Difference between revisions of "Beestar National 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. | + | The Beestar National Math Competition ([https://www.beestar.org/competition/ 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>Here are the key details about this competition:</b> | ||
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The competition begins on Monday and concludes on Thursday at 11:59 p.m. CST<br> | The competition begins on Monday and concludes on Thursday at 11:59 p.m. CST<br> | ||
− | Download Practice exams & answer sheets | + | [https://www.beestar.org/competition/ Download] Practice exams & answer sheets [https://www.beestar.org/competition/ here] |
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<B> Participation and Eligibility: <br></B> | <B> Participation and Eligibility: <br></B> | ||
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- Parents or teachers are expected to register students online<br> | - Parents or teachers are expected to register students online<br> | ||
- Internet access is required for participation<br> | - Internet access is required for participation<br> | ||
− | - https://www.beestar.org/competition/rules.jsp | + | - [https://www.beestar.org/competition/rules.jsp Competition Rules] |
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<B> Scoring and Results<br></B> | <B> Scoring and Results<br></B> | ||
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- Rankings are determined by total scores, with time spent as a tiebreaker<br> | - Rankings are determined by total scores, with time spent as a tiebreaker<br> | ||
- Results are available on Saturday following the competition<br> | - Results are available on Saturday following the competition<br> | ||
− | - Top-performing students are recognized on the competition result page https://www.beestar.org/competition/results.jsp | + | - Top-performing students are recognized on the competition result page <br> |
+ | - [https://www.beestar.org/competition/results.jsp Results of Past Years]<br> | ||
+ | - [https://www.beestar.org/user?cmd=hof Beestar Hall of Fame] | ||
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<B> Benefits </B> | <B> Benefits </B> |
Revision as of 22:06, 11 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:
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 here
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
- Competition Rules
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
- Results of Past Years
- Beestar Hall of Fame
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.