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Revision as of 07:00, 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.