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The Beestar National Math Competition (BNMC) is a semiannual online mathematics competition designed for grade school students across the United States[1][2]. Here are the key details about this competition:
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The Beestar National Math Competition (BNC) is a semiannual online mathematics competition designed for grade school students across the United States. https://www.beestar.org/competition/
  
## Format and Structure
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<b>Here are the key details about this competition:</b>
  
The BNMC consists of two rounds:
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<B> Format and Structure: <br></B>
  
1. **Dash Round**:  
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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
  
2. **Spark Round**:  
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**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[1][2].
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The competition begins on Monday and concludes on Thursday at 11:59 p.m. CST<br>
 
 
## 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[1][2]
 
 
 
## Scoring and Results
 
  
- The total score is 160 points (80 from each round)
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Download Practice exams & answer sheets : https://www.beestar.org/competition/
- Rankings are determined by total scores, with time spent as a tiebreaker
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- Results are available on Saturday following the competition
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<B> Participation and Eligibility: <br></B>
- Top-performing students are recognized on the competition result page[1][2]
 
 
 
## Benefits
 
  
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- Open to students from 2nd to 8th grade<br>
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- Held every fall and spring semester<br>
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- Registration fee is approximately $12 per student<br>
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- Parents or teachers are expected to register students online<br>
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- Internet access is required for participation<br>
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- https://www.beestar.org/competition/rules.jsp
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<br><br>
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<B> Scoring and Results<br></B>
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- The total score is 160 points (80 from each round)<br>
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- Rankings are determined by total scores, with time spent as a tiebreaker<br>
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- Results are available on Saturday following the competition<br>
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- Top-performing students are recognized on the competition result page https://www.beestar.org/competition/results.jsp
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<B> Benefits </B>
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The BNMC aims to:
 
The BNMC aims to:
  
- Bring students together to solve interesting problems
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- Bring students together to solve interesting problems<br>
- Assess proficiency in fundamental knowledge and skills
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- Assess proficiency in fundamental knowledge and skills<br>
- Expose students to applications of classroom learning
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- Expose students to applications of classroom learning<br>
- Develop interest in mathematics
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- Develop interest in mathematics<br>
- Provide a benchmark for parents to evaluate their children's math skills[1]
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- 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.
 
Practice exams and answer sheets are downloadable here : https://www.beestar.org/competition/
 

Revision as of 21:51, 11 September 2024

The Beestar National Math Competition (BNC) is a semiannual online mathematics competition designed for grade school students across the United States. https://www.beestar.org/competition/

Here are the key details about this competition:

Format and Structure:

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

Download Practice exams & answer sheets : https://www.beestar.org/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
- https://www.beestar.org/competition/rules.jsp

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 https://www.beestar.org/competition/results.jsp

Benefits
The BNMC 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.