Competition Rules and Guidelines

Competition Schedule

• Each season consists of 4 monthly tests
• Spring Season: February, March, April, May
• Fall Season: August, September, October, November
• Tests are available from the 15th until the end of each month. Negotiate with your coach for a convenient test time.

Test Format and Scoring

• Duration: 45 minutes
• Questions:
  • 10 Multiple Choice Questions (5 points each)
  • 5 Integer Answer Questions (10 points each)
  • Integer answers must be between 0 and 1000
• Season Scoring: Lowest test score is dropped; remaining tests weighted equally

Student Guidelines

• Work independently - no calculators, online searches, or assistance from others
• Browser activities are monitored for academic integrity
• Students suspected of cheating will receive a score of 0 without requirement for explanation
• If bathroom breaks are needed, use the pause feature (timer continues)

Coach Responsibilities

• Coordinate test times with students
• Validate testing sessions (students have 1-hour window to begin)
• In-person monitoring is strongly recommended
• Missed validation windows result in a score of 0

Grade-Level Problem Scope