Robotics Classes
Build, Code and Innovate with LEGO robotics sets. Not only will students be spoilt for choice with a wide array of intriguing and exciting models to build and program. Through building and programming LEGO robotics, students will be able to hone their critical thinking and problem solving skills. Competition preparatory classes are available too.
- Lessons based around science and technology; including topics like life cycles, natural disasters, solar system, engineering, and many more
Each topic has a challenging model for students to build and improve on.
Sign up for Stage 1/2 trial class here.
- Classes are designed to build confidence and instill skills in our students in a collaborative environment to prepare them for future competitions.
- Sign up for Stage 3 trial class here.
Maximum student to teacher ratio: 6:1
Class Duration: 2 hours
Recommended Age: Above 4 years old (View Stages below for more info)
| Languages | Stage | Difficulty Level | Applications |
| N.A. | - | Basic |
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| WeDo 2.0 and Scratch 3.0 (with WeDo 2.0 Link) | 2 | Medium |
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| LEGO Mindstorm | 3,4 | Medium ~ High |
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Learners will be put through introductory lessons to understand the concept of programming using LEGO® Coding Express and to learn the basics of constructions. There are more than 8 themes available during Freshman Year.
Through the weeks in class, our instructors will guide learners to build up programming literacy and confidence and to hone their:
Level of focus
Spatial awareness and 3-Dimension visualisation skills
Motor skill
Computational thinking ability
And more
Over the course of the term learners will be able to:
Read and follow 2D instructions to construct 3D models
Understand building fundamentals
Slides will be given out each week to help young learners to visualize the lesson materials. Approaching the end of the term, learners will be facing a challenging but fun final assessment with assistance, to test the culmination of their past term of learning.
Slides will be given out each week to help young learners to visualize the lesson materials. Approaching the end of the term, learners will be facing a challenging but fun final assessment with assistance, to test the culmination of their past term of learning.
Through understanding the needs and growth of our learners, we will be able to augment our teaching to bring out their fullest potential. Therefore, in the assessment weeks learners will be evaluated based on:
Ability to read 2D building instructions accurately
Building capability
Choosing the right colour block for each question
Learners will be put through 2 introductory lessons to understand the foundation of programming using WeDo 2.0 and to learn the basics of constructions and the different building elements. There are more than 24 themes available during Sophomore Year.
Through the weeks in class, our instructors will guide learners to build up programming literacy and confidence and to hone their:
3-Dimension visualisation skills
Decomposition and dissection - Problem solving skills
Critical thinking and analytical competencies
Social and interaction skills
Computational thinking
And more
Over the course of the term learners will be able to:
Read and follow 2D instructions to construct 3D models
Understand building fundamentals and find areas of construction improvements
Recognise and understand block programming and its functionalities
Deconstruct programming missions into simpler phases
Program models to complete missions effectively
Worksheets will be given out each week to facilitate learning and exploration. Approaching the end of the term, learners will be facing a challenging but fun final assessment to test the culmination of their past 10 weeks of learning. There will be 3 chapters in total for the term. Example of one of the term’s breakdown is as follows:
Chapter 1 - Motion
Week 1 | Air Transportation |
Week 2 | Race Car |
Week 3 | Mini-Assessment |
Chapter 2 - Animal Kingdom
Chapter 3 - Nature and Hazards
Final Assessment on Week 10
Through understanding the needs and growth of our learners, we will be able to augment our teaching to bring out their fullest potential. Therefore, in the assessment weeks learners will be evaluated based on:
Free-building and speed-building techniques
Ability to read 2D building instructions quickly
Complete 3 programming questions within allotted time
Decompose 1 mission into phases and completing it effectively.
According to learners’ capability, Instructors will usually allocate half the time to build models and half the time to complete programming missions. Every lesson will end with a presentation by each learner and a reflection session.
The coursework may vary accordingly to maximise learning effectiveness for our learners.
Stage 3 is further divided to stage 3A and stage 3B. Stage 3A focuses on building up strong programming fundamentals to ensure that learners will succeed in Stage 3B.
About Stage 3A
Learners will be put through 2 introductory lessons to familiarize with their EV3 Mindstorms set as well as to understand the foundation of programming. Throughout the term, learners will be introduced to all the sensors attachments, the various interesting ways to utilize them, the math and science concepts behind each sensor, as well as programming logics.
Learning Outcome 3A
Through the weeks in class, our instructors will guide learners to build up programming literacy and confidence and to hone their:
Building techniques and fundamentals
Computational thinking
Critical thinking and analytical competencies
Decomposition and dissection - Problem solving skills
And more
Learners’ Competence 3A
Over the course of the term learners will be able to:
Understand the underlying math and science concepts of each sensors
Construct and modify 3D models
Understand building fundamentals and find areas of construction improvements
Recognise and understand block programming and its functionalities
Deconstruct programming missions into simpler phases
Program models to complete missions effectively
Course Information 3A
Worksheets will be given out each week to facilitate learning and exploration. Missions designed by the instructors will be given out intermittently to assess learners’ progress. Approaching the end of the term, learners will face a challenging and fun final assessment to test the culmination of their learnings in the term.
About Stage 3B
Learners will further enhance their understanding of EV3 programming based on 3A and be given more complex, challenging and unique missions to solve. Exposure to programming questions of higher level of difficulty helps to strengthen the foundation to take on various national competition.
Learning Outcome 3B
Through the weeks in class, our instructors will guide learners to build up programming literacy and confidence and to hone their:
Critical thinking
Computational thinking
Decomposition and dissection - Problem solving skills
Developing algorithms
Advance mathematics
And more
Learners’ Competence 3B
Over the course of the term learners will be able to:
Break down long problem statements and solve them accordingly
Create their own coding blocks with its own unique function
Design and build functional models to accomplish specific missions
Apply advance application of EV3 block programming
Course Information 3B
Specially designed slides will be handed out to learners to facilitate learning and exploration of the week’s topic. To reinforce learning further, worksheets will be given out. Approaching the end of the term, learners will be facing a challenging but intriguing final assessment that will resemble a competition mission to test the culmination of their past term of learning. A snapshot of a Stage 3B structured is as follows:
Topic 1 | Display Function |
Topic 2 | Math Function |
Topic 3 | Variable Concept |
Topic 4 | Iteration |
Topic 5 | Test 1 |
… | |
Final Topic | Final Test |
Through understanding the needs and growth of our learners, we will be able to augment our teaching to bring out their fullest potential. Therefore, in the assessment weeks learners will be evaluated based on:
Theoretical understanding of the chapters learned
Understanding function and syntax of the blocks
Application of what is taught to solve various programming questions
Ability to modify base models to complete missions
According to learners’ capability, Instructors will usually allocate 1/4 the time to build models and 3/4 the time to complete programming missions. Every lesson will end with a presentation by each learner and a reflection session.
The coursework may vary accordingly to maximise learning effectiveness for our learners.
Competition trainings and competition will expose learners to advanced robotics techniques and enable learners to solve real problems and missions. Through the introduction of stress and teamwork, Stage 4 will enable learners to think on their feet and critically, as well as to communicate better with their peers.
Through the weeks in class, our instructors will guide learners to build up advanced programming literacy and confidence and to hone their:
Teamwork and communication skills
Ability to adapt to unpredictability
Advanced construction and programming techniques
Self-discipline and critical thinking
Presentation and research skills to deepen their robotics knowledge
Over the course of the term learners will be able to:
Solve new challenges using robotics
Understand design thinking to build their robotic solutions
Use complex algorithms to improve robot’s accuracy
Present their ideas clearly and concisely
Think on their feet and adapt quickly
Course preparation will begin approximately 4 months prior to the start of any competition to allow leaners and instructors sufficient time to prepare and practice. The course will be segmented into 5 portions:
Introduction and proficiency assessments
Strategy and Brainstorming
Construction of competition robot
Mission Programming
Trial Runs
Each segment’s duration will be allocated by the assigned competition instructor based on the speed and progress of the team.
To ensure that learners will be confident in themselves through this journey, there will be an initial proficiency assessment to gauge the suitability of learners’ participation in the competition. In the initial proficiency assessment, learners will be evaluated based on:
Ability to deconstruct mission into phases
Building techniques
Intermediate programming proficiency (from Stage 3)
Most importantly, self-discipline and motivation are the key traits that we hope to see in learners that will be representing School of Robotics (SOR) in national and international competition. Results, achievements and accolades are only part of the goal in participating in competitions. Here at School of Robotics, we wish to guide learners to focus on the learning process and the journey towards every competition.
Each team will get Start-of-Lesson-Brief from the instructor before breaking off into their teams to complete the task for each lesson. A reflection session will be conducted at the end of each lesson to review the progress of each task, plan next week’s tasks and discuss ways to improve the team.
The coursework may vary accordingly to maximise each team’s effectiveness in preparation for competition.