Competitions General
Competitions are only for maths and science subjects. True or false.
False. There are many competitions for students interested in a variety of subjects.
Name one mathematics competition that is a TEAM competition.
What does UKChO stand for?
United Kingdom Chemistry Olympiad
Name a competition that would help you develop public speaking skills.
e.g. Youth Public Speaking Competition
What is one competition for students interested in business?
World Youth Economic Forum, BPA, Harvard Crimson, ASEEDER All Star Business Forum
Good results in competitions can make up for having low grades. True or false.
How many levels of the American Mathematics Competition (AMC) are there? Which level would you sign up for?
AMC 8/10/12
AMC 10
Name one physics competition open to G9 students
various
e.g. Intermediate Physics Challenge
What is a competition for students interested in psychology?
What does IEO stand for
International Economics Olympiad
Why is grade 9 a good time to explore and try new things?
It's a lower pressure time before exams and college applications.
If students do well in AMC 10/12, they can gain eligibility for this competition.
American Invitational Mathematics Examination
If you are interested in photography and science, what competition could you participate in?
Milset STEAM Photo Contest
Physics Photo Contest
Many BIBA students have participated in this competition that combines four academic activities and culminates in the Tournament of Champions at Yale.
World Scholars Cup
If you are interested in the stock market and investing, what would be a competition you could join?
YIS Global Stock Pitch Competition
What are two questions you should consider before joining a competition?
Any of the following:
- What subjects do I enjoy? What do I want to try or learn? How much time do I have? Cost, eligibility, difficulty?
What two subjects does the Bebras challenge cover?
Informatics and computational thinking
At assembly on Monday, G12 Ryan shared about which competition? What is it about?
iGEM
What would be a competition for students interested in diplomacy, international relations, or public speaking.
Model United Nations (MUN)
Name one competition that involves writing an essay.
Minds Underground Economics Competition