Beestar National Competition
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:
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
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.