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| − | The Beestar National Math Competition ( | + | The Beestar National Math Competition ([https://www.beestar.org/competition/?adid=105 About BNC]) is a semiannual online mathematics competition designed for grade school students across the United States. |
| − | + | <b>Here are the key details about this competition:</b> | |
| − | + | <B> Participation and Eligibility: <br></B> | |
| − | + | - Open to students from 2nd to 8th grade<br> | |
| + | - Held every fall and spring semester<br> | ||
| + | - Registration fee is approximately $12 per student<br> | ||
| + | - Parents or teachers are expected to register students online<br> | ||
| + | - Internet access is required for participation<br> | ||
| + | - [https://www.beestar.org/competition/results.jsp?adid=105 Results of Past Years]<br> | ||
| + | - [https://www.beestar.org/user?cmd=hof?adid=105 Beestar Hall of Fame] | ||
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| + | <B> Format and Structure: <br></B> | ||
| + | [https://www.beestar.org/competition/?adid=105 Download] Practice Sample Exams and Solutions [https://www.beestar.org/competition/?adid=105 here]<br> | ||
| + | The BNC consists of two rounds: | ||
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| + | **Dash Round**: | ||
- 40 fundamental questions in 4 sections | - 40 fundamental questions in 4 sections | ||
- Total of 80 points | - Total of 80 points | ||
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- Recommended time: at least 60 minutes | - Recommended time: at least 60 minutes | ||
| − | + | **Spark Round**: | |
- 20 challenging questions in 4 sections | - 20 challenging questions in 4 sections | ||
- Total of 80 points | - Total of 80 points | ||
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- Recommended time: at least 60 minutes | - Recommended time: at least 60 minutes | ||
| − | The competition begins on Monday and concludes on Thursday at 11:59 p.m | + | The competition begins on Monday and concludes on Thursday at 11:59 p.m. CST |
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| − | + | <B> Scoring and Results<br></B> | |
| + | - The total score is 160 points (80 from each round)<br> | ||
| + | - Rankings are determined by total scores, with time spent as a tiebreaker<br> | ||
| + | - Results are available on Saturday following the competition<br> | ||
| + | - Top-performing students are recognized on the competition result page <br> | ||
| + | - [https://www.beestar.org/competition/rules.jsp Competition Rules] | ||
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| + | <B> Benefits </B> | ||
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| + | The BNC aims to: | ||
| − | + | - Bring students together to solve interesting problems<br> | |
| − | + | - Assess proficiency in fundamental knowledge and skills<br> | |
| − | + | - Expose students to applications of classroom learning<br> | |
| − | + | - Develop interest in mathematics<br> | |
| − | + | - Provide a benchmark for parents to evaluate their children's math skills | |
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| − | - Bring students together to solve interesting problems | ||
| − | - Assess proficiency in fundamental knowledge and skills | ||
| − | - Expose students to applications of classroom learning | ||
| − | - Develop interest in mathematics | ||
| − | - Provide a benchmark for parents to evaluate their children's math skills | ||
By participating in this competition, students can challenge themselves, learn from peers, and potentially distinguish themselves academically in a national context. | By participating in this competition, students can challenge themselves, learn from peers, and potentially distinguish themselves academically in a national context. | ||
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Latest revision as of 08:00, 12 September 2024
The Beestar National Math Competition (About BNC) is a semiannual online mathematics competition designed for grade school students across the United States.
Here are the key details about this competition:
Participation and Eligibility:
- Open to students from 2nd to 8th grade
- Held every fall and spring semester
- Registration fee is approximately $12 per student
- Parents or teachers are expected to register students online
- Internet access is required for participation
- Results of Past Years
- Beestar Hall of Fame
Format and Structure:
Download Practice Sample Exams and Solutions here
The BNC consists of two rounds:
**Dash Round**: - 40 fundamental questions in 4 sections - Total of 80 points - Takes place on Monday and Tuesday of the competition week - Recommended time: at least 60 minutes
**Spark Round**: - 20 challenging questions in 4 sections - Total of 80 points - Takes place on Wednesday and Thursday of the competition week - Recommended time: at least 60 minutes
The competition begins on Monday and concludes on Thursday at 11:59 p.m. CST
Scoring and Results
- The total score is 160 points (80 from each round)
- Rankings are determined by total scores, with time spent as a tiebreaker
- Results are available on Saturday following the competition
- Top-performing students are recognized on the competition result page
- Competition Rules
Benefits
The BNC aims to:
- Bring students together to solve interesting problems
- Assess proficiency in fundamental knowledge and skills
- Expose students to applications of classroom learning
- Develop interest in mathematics
- Provide a benchmark for parents to evaluate their children's math skills
By participating in this competition, students can challenge themselves, learn from peers, and potentially distinguish themselves academically in a national context.
