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The document summarizes the Sri Lankan Biology Olympiad competition. It provides details on the organization structure, categories, tests, selection of winners, national committee members, and participation in the International Biology Olympiad (IBO). The competition aims to promote biology among Sri Lankan students and select top performers to represent the country in IBO.

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The document summarizes the Sri Lankan Biology Olympiad competition. It provides details on the organization structure, categories, tests, selection of winners, national committee members, and participation in the International Biology Olympiad (IBO). The competition aims to promote biology among Sri Lankan students and select top performers to represent the country in IBO.

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Sri Lankan Biology Olympiad

Form for NBO description and IBO team selection procedure SS Sri Lanka 1. Country 2. Name 3. Established Logo
Sri Lankan Biology Olympiad In 2008 by Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka

4. Posters 5. Website URL 6. Olympiad promotion (among schools, teachers, press...)

Attached SriLankanBiologyOlympiad-notice.doc http://www.iobsl.org/olympiad.php Letters were sent to all the schools with Advanced Level classes through the help of Ministry of Education. Also details were sent to some International Schools in the country. Teachers and students were informed by personal contacts. Application and details were published in Local newpapers, especially in a science weekly newspaper (Vidusara)

Competition was based on two hour paper conducted on 29 7. Organization structure, categories July 2008. There were more than 1600 applicants and the examination to and rounds

select the winners will be held on 29 June 2008 in 8 universities: Colombo, Sri Jayewardeneprua, Kelaniya, Peradeniya, Ruhuna, Jaffna, Eastern and Vaunia campus. Examination was conducted in Sinhala, Tamil and English languages. Test consists of two hour paper: 20 Muliple choice questions and 25 short answer questions (each question with 4 parts) Students were not trained for local comptetion. But model papers and the format was informed to students. Selected students will be trained for next year International Biology Olympiad.(This year, we are not sending any students to IBO) For local competition we have not provided any study materials. Gold, Silver and Bronze medals will be selected based on the results of the examination paper. These medals will be awarded at IOB sessions on September 2008 in Colombo. They will also be felicitated with other National Olympiad winners (such as Physics, Mathematics Olympiad) at World Science Day Ceremony, organized by National Science Foundation

8. Tests 9. Student training

10. Study materials 11. Awarding of students, prizes

held at BMICH, Colombo in November.

12. Media coverage 13. Financial support / resources 14. Support of Min. of Education 15. National Competition Rules

Published in National Newspapers. Application forms and model papers were published National Weekly Science newspaper called Vidusara. Rs 400 was collected from each student. Registration fees for participation to IOB, India was obtained by National Science Foundation, Sri Lanka Ministry of Education officially informed the schools on the competition. Competition was published at their website. www.schoolnet.lk Questions for examination were also obtained from National Institute of Education. Eligibility: Students who will be sitting for Local or London A/L exams in 2008 or 2009 are eligible to apply. There is no age barrier for Sri Lankan Biology Olympiad. (But to participate International Competition age of the contestants should be below 20 years of age on 30 June 2009.) Sri Lankan Biology Olympiad Competition: The examination to select the winners will be conducted from 10.00 am to 12.00 noon on Sunday 29 June 2008 at the following Centers: University of Colombo, Colombo Eastern University, Batticaloa University of Jaffna, Jaffna University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya University of Ruhuna, Matara University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda Candidates are required to sit for two hour paper with 50 MCQ questions and 25 short answer questions. The examination is mainly based on G.C.E. Advanced Level Biology curriculum and may also include questions on the current developments and the application of Biology. Candidates can choose to sit for the examination in Sinhala, Tamil or English medium. Admissions cards will be sent to the selected candidates before 10 June 2008. Selection of Winners: Gold, Silver or Bronze medals will be awarded to selected candidates based on their performance. Decision of the council of the IOB shall be final in the selection of winners. Those who score more than 50% of the marks will be awarded a merit certificate from IOB. All results will be published in IOB website (www.iobsl.org).

16. Selection procedure Four best students, based on the results of the examination, for IBO competition will be eligible to participate IOB next year.

17. National committee (presidents by periods) 18. Working groups

Dr Hiran Amaraeskera Department of Forestry and Environment Science, University of Sri Jayewardeneprua (National Coordinator 1998) Steering Committee Dr Sirimal Premakumara, President, Institute of Biology Prof H G Nandadasa, University of Sri Jayewardenepura Prof M J S Wijeyaratne, University of Kelaniya Mr G Vipulasena, Department of Education Mr C M R Anthony, Director, National Institute of Education Prof Uma Coomarasawami, Former Professor of Botany, Open University of Sri Lanka Dr Deepthi Wickramasinghe, Secretory, IOB Center Cordinators: Ms D N de Silva, Department of Zoology, University of Colombo Dr Sanath Hettiarchchi, Department of Botany, University of Ruhuna Prof J Edirisinghe, Department of Zoology, University of Peradeniya Dr K M E P Tissera, Department of Botany, University of Sri Jayewardenepura Dr Priyantha Epa, Department of Zoology, University of Kelaniya Prof R Kumarvadivel, Dean, Faculty of Science, University of Jaffna Dr G Parthiban, Department of Chemistry, Eastern University of Sri Lanka Dr J C N Rajendra, Dean, Faculty of Science, Vaunia Campus of the Jaffna University, Vaunia Paper Setting and Moderation Panel: Prof HG Nandadasa, Senior Professor in Botany, University of Sri Jayewardenepura Prof MJS Wijeyaratne, Senior Professor in Zoology, University of Kelaniya Dr Hiran Amarasekera, University of Sri Jayewardenepura Prof J Edirisinghe, University of Peradeniya, Prof S C Wijeyaratne, University of Sri Jayewardenepura Prof Uma Coomarasawami, Former Professor of Botany,Open University of Sri Lanka Dr Nissanka de Silva, University of Sri Jayewardenepura Dr S Hettiarachchi, University of Ruhuna Dr T De Silva, University of Colombo Mr. R. S. J. P. Uduporuwa, National Institute of Education Dr Deepthi Wickramasinghe, University of Colombo

19. Participating in IBO: Dr Hiran Amarasekera observer, participant, organizer 20. IBO coordinator
Dr Hiran Amarasekera

(name address, email) 21. Statistics over the years 22. Standard school year 23. Biology hours/week (common for students going for the NBO) 24. References

Head, Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka [email protected] 1998 1600 students participated in National Competition From (month) May Minimum (hours) 8 To (month) August Maximum (hours) 8

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