Data Mining & Analytics (Child Development)
Transform educational data into intuitive dashboards for tracking children's progress by enabling educators to monitor developmental milestones against benchmarks, evaluate teaching effectiveness, and efficiently assess individual learning outcomes through visual analytics.
Instructions
This page helps you prepare "Solution Requirements" section in Vendor Management Portal and you will see the exact questions and flow.
🔴 Mandatory questions: Must answer "Yes" to continue
🟡 Preferred questions: Can answer either way and continue
Follow the question flow as indicated
Q1 🔴 Mandatory - Cloud and Multi-Device Accessibility
Main Question: Does your solution allow for cloud-based, mobile-based, and/or web-based usage?
🔴 Answer: ○ Yes [Next: Q2] ○ No [⚠️ Cannot Proceed]
Q2 🔴 Mandatory - Child Development
Main Question: Does your solution provide data mining and analytics capabilities for the following domains of child development through the use of evaluation checklists, including:
Development Domains: a. Language and Literacy (EL and MTL) - Ability to listen and read for information and enjoyment, speak to convey meaning and communicate, etc. b. Numeracy - Recognise and use simple relationships and patterns, use numbers in daily experiences, etc. c. Discovery of the World - Show an interest in the world, finding out why things happened and how things work, etc. d. Aesthetics and Creative expression - Enjoy and express ideas and feelings through art, music and movement, etc. e. Health, Safety and Motor skills Development - Develop gross and fine motor skills, space, effort and relationship awareness, etc. f. Values, Learning Dispositions, Social and Emotional Development - Understand emotions and communicating emotions, sense of self and ability to self regulate, building positive relationships which are the basis for development and learning, etc. g. Physical health / growth - Measure height, weight, etc.
🔴 Answer: ○ Yes [Next: Q3] ○ No [⚠️ Cannot Proceed]
Q3 🔴 Mandatory - Child Development Analytics
Main Question: Does your solution allow operators to aggregate data from every child across all domains in each class to track the average development progress?
Additional Capability: a. If applicable, does it track and monitor a class' progress in specific areas against the National Health Booklet benchmarks?
🔴 Answer: ○ Yes [Next: Q4] ○ No [⚠️ Cannot Proceed]
Q4 🔴 Mandatory - Customisable Assessment
Main Question: Does your solution allow operators to incorporate new checklists items or data points and make amendments to existing ones which are specific to children's demographics or the operator's pedagogy or specific programmes?
🔴 Answer: ○ Yes [Next: Q5] ○ No [⚠️ Cannot Proceed]
Q5 🟡 Preferred - Documentation Categorisation
Main Question: Does your solution recognise the categorisation of documentation such as photos of children at least in the domains mentioned-above?
Additional Capability: a. If applicable, allow customisation of categories on preschool's request.
🟡 Answer: ○ Yes [Next: Q6] ○ No [Next: Q6]
Q6 🟡 Preferred - Student Goal Setting
Main Question: Does your solution allow user to provide inputs and set goals for each child?
🟡 Answer: ○ Yes [Next: Q7] ○ No [Next: Q7]
Q7 🟡 Preferred - User Role Management
Main Question: Does your solution include various user roles (e.g. Educator, Centre leader, Principal, Learning Support Educator etc) with varying levels of access to data and analysis of dashboards (i.e. different levels of transparency and visibility of information when photos, assessment, inputs, and recommendations are posted)?
🟡 Answer: ○ Yes [Next: Q8] ○ No [Next: Q8]
Q8 🟡 Preferred - Profile Creation and Personalisation
Main Question: Does your solution create individual profiles for each child and allow personalised approach for every child's development?
🟡 Answer: ○ Yes [Next: Q9] ○ No [Next: Q9]
Q9 🟡 Preferred - Smart Assessment Analysis
Main Question: Does your solution pick up common keywords based on the assessment made and provide initial recommendations based on it?
🟡 Answer: ○ Yes [Next: Q10] ○ No [Next: Q10]
Q10 🔴 Mandatory - Dashboards and Reports Formatting
Main Question: Does your solution allow the user to present the analytics and reports of each evaluation checklist or domain in different formats (e.g. graphs, tabular format, etc.)?
Additional Capabilities: a. Does your solution allow the export of selected graphs, tables, or charts to be shared with parents? b. Does your solution analyse the individual child's progress against the class' performance to identify areas for additional attention and assistance?
Technical Requirements: Your digital solution should have one or more dashboards that provide an at-a-glance overview of key metrics/indicators with at least 4 charts/graphs to help users analyse data through data visualisation.
Interactive Features Required: The dashboard must include at least one of the following interactive features: Option 1: Interactive charts/graphs that allow users to interact with one chart and apply that interaction as a filter to other charts on the dashboard, and vice versa Option 2: At least three common filters/slicers applicable to ALL charts/graphs on the same dashboard
🔴 Answer: ○ Yes [Next: Q11] ○ No [⚠️ Cannot Proceed]
Q11 🔴 Mandatory - Data Preparation
Main Question: Does your solution have the capability to import, clean, and prepare data for data analysis?
🔴 Answer: ○ Yes [Next: Q12] ○ No [⚠️ Cannot Proceed]
Q12 🟡 Preferred - System Integration and Connectivity
Main Question: Does your solution provide connector,prebuilt interface, or integration tools to integrate with other enterprise applications?
Technical Requirements: The interface protocol shall be using secured FTP (SFTP) setup via batch file transfer or web services/ application programming interface (API). For near real-time and real-time interfaces between systems, web services/API shall be used as the mode of interface.
🟡 Answer: ○ Yes [Next: Q13] ○ No [Next: Q13]
Q13 🟡 Preferred - IT Support Services
Main Question: Does your solution include offering support services to support preschools on the above requirements such as technical support, etc?
🟡 Answer: ○ Yes [Next: Q14] ○ No [Next: Q14]
Q14 🟡 Preferred - Integration with Existing Systems
Main Question: Is your solution currently integrated with the pre-schools' existing IT systems?
🟡 Answer: ○ Yes [Next: Q15] ○ No [Next: Q16]
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Q15 🔴 Mandatory Follow-up - Integration with Existing Systems - Elaboration
This question appears only if you answered "Yes" to Q14
Main Question: Briefly describe the integrations currently available with the pre-schools' IT systems.
Click "Yes" to confirm you have completed the instructions.
🔴 Answer: ○ Yes [Next: Q16] ○ No [⚠️ Cannot Proceed]
Text Elaboration Required: [Text Box for Description/Details]
Q16 🟡 Preferred - AI Features
Main Question: Does your solution incorporate AI in your core features and functions?
🟡 Answer: ○ Yes [Next: Q17] ○ No [Next: Q18]
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Q17 🔴 Mandatory Follow-up - AI Features - Elaboration
This question appears only if you answered "Yes" to Q16
Main Question: Describe your AI feature and its benefits. Examples are:
Examples: a. Generate output, identify items, or provide recommendations based on training models to improve decision-making b. Recognise text, images to shorten time taken for manual inputs of forms c. Others, please specify
Click "Yes" to confirm you have completed the instructions.
🔴 Answer: ○ Yes [Next: Q18] ○ No [⚠️ Cannot Proceed]
Text Elaboration Required: [Text Box for Description/Details]
Q18 🔴 Mandatory - Business Data Extraction
Main Question: Can your solution enable SMEs to efficiently extract business data in various discrete formats such as CSV, XLSX, XML, and TSV?
🔴 Answer: ○ Yes [Next: Q19] ○ No [⚠️ Cannot Proceed]
Q19 🔴 Mandatory - Personal Data Protection
Main Question: Can your solution demonstrate compliance with the following Personal Data Protection requirements?
Compliance Requirements: Digital solutions that collect, use, disclose, process or dispose personal data should incorporate features that support the obligations under the Personal Data Protection Act (2020).
To comply with this requirement, you MUST complete the Personal Data Protection Requirements form at https://go.gov.sg/pdp.
🔴 Answer: ○ Yes [Next: Q20] ○ No [⚠️ Cannot Proceed]
Q20 🔴 Mandatory - Vulnerability Assessment/Penetration Testing (VA/PT)
Main Question: Has your solution undergone a comprehensive security vulnerability assessment/penetration testing (VA/PT) conducted by a qualified third-party within the last 12 months? The scope of the VA/PT must cover network security; application security; data protection measures and access control (if applicable); API security testing (if applicable); Cloud security configuration review (if applicable). Specifically, for web application security, the scope must cover minimally all OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities.
Submission Requirements: Please submit the VA/PT report (dated maximum 1 year from the checklist submission date). The VA/PT Report must include Executive summary; Detailed findings and risk ratings; Remediation recommendations; Evidence of vulnerability fixes or mitigation plans; Testing methodology used; Scope of assessment; Assessor's qualifications and certifications.
If you are the reseller of the solution, please obtain the VA/PT report from your product principal. SOC 2 Type II report can be accepted if the detailed technical vulnerability assessment results are part of the SOC2 Type II scope.
Note: [1] Qualified third-party refers to: CREST-certified companies [ https://www.crest-approved.org/members/] or companies with security professional with relevant CREST certifications; Security professionals with recognised certifications such as: Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP); EC-Council Certified Penetration Testing Professional (CPENT); GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN); or other equivalent industry-recognised certifications.
Click "Yes" to confirm you have completed the instructions.
🔴 Answer: ○ Yes [Next: Q21] ○ No [⚠️ Cannot Proceed]
Date of Issue Required: [Date Field] Upload Supporting Document Required: [File Upload]
Q21 🟡 Preferred - Cybersecurity Compliance - Cyber Essentials Mark (CEM)
Main Question: Are you the Product Principal of the solution that you are submitting for pre-approval?
🟡 Answer: ○ Yes [Next: Q22] ○ No [Next: Q24]
Q22 🟡 Preferred - CEM for Product Principal
Main Question: Has your organisation achieved CSA Cyber Essentials for ICT Vendor Mark certification or equivalent recognised cybersecurity certifications (including but not limited to Cyber Trust Mark or ISO27001) that validate the implementation of appropriate security controls against common cyber threats in your organisation and the solution you are submitting for pre-approval?
Additional Information: Vendors are encouraged to comply at application and are required to meet this requirement by the Annual Review, where it will be assessed as mandatory.
Note: For more information on Cyber Essentials mark, please refer to https://www.csa.gov.sg/cyber-essentials/
🟡 Answer: ○ Yes [Next: Q23] ○ No [Assessment Finished]
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Q23 🔴 Mandatory Follow-up - CEM for Product Principal - Elaboration
This question appears only if you answered "Yes" to Q22
Main Question: Please specify the following information:
Required Information: i. The certificate demonstrating your organisation has attained Cyber Essentials for ICT Vendors ii. The cybersecurity certification the organisation has met iii. The scope of the certification
Please also upload a copy of the Certification and indicate the Certification Issuance Date in the date field.
Click "Yes" to confirm you have completed the instructions.
🔴 Answer: ○ Yes [Assessment Finished] ○ No [⚠️ Cannot Proceed]
Date of Issue Required: [Date Field] Upload Supporting Document Required: [File Upload]
Q24 🟡 Preferred - CEM for Resellers
Main Question: Has your organisation achieved CSA Cyber Essentials Mark certification or equivalent recognised cybersecurity certifications (including but not limited to Cyber Trust Mark or ISO27001) that validate the implementation of appropriate security controls against common cyber threats in your organisation and the solution you are submitting for pre-approval?
Additional Information: Vendors are encouraged to comply at application and are required to meet this requirement by the Annual Review, where it will be assessed as mandatory.
Note: For more information on Cyber Essentials mark, please refer to https://www.csa.gov.sg/cyber-essentials/
🟡 Answer: ○ Yes [Next: Q25] ○ No [Assessment Finished]
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Q25 🔴 Mandatory Follow-up - CEM for Resellers - Elaboration
This question appears only if you answered "Yes" to Q24
Main Question: Please specify the following information:
Required Information: i. The cybersecurity certification the organisation has met ii. The scope of the certification
Please also upload a copy of the Certification and indicate the Certification Issuance Date in the date field.
Click "Yes" to confirm you have completed the instructions.
🔴 Answer: ○ Yes [Assessment Finished] ○ No [⚠️ Cannot Proceed]
Date of Issue Required: [Date Field] Upload Supporting Document Required: [File Upload]
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