Informational Meeting
a highly competitive science education and academic event among teams of high school students who compete in a fast-paced buzzer based forum to solve technical problems and answer questions in all branches of science and math. Simply, it’s a buzzer based team competition that tests general science knowledge and problem solving skills.
There are two types of questions: MC and SA A reader will always start with a “toss-up” question, that can range from biology, chemistry, earth science, mathematics, and physics. Any player on either team can buzz in when they know the answer, but there can be penalties for buzzing in too early and getting the question wrong. Once a player on a team buzzes in, his team can no longer buzz in for that question. If a toss-up is answered, the team will get a bonus question. This can be discussed for a short time period among team members.
High school questions usually cover college freshman level/AP knowledge. Questions in earlier rounds are usually easier, and as a team progresses the questions will get progressively harder.
The competition allows you to focus in on areas of interest in science and become extremely knowledgeable about it. ◦ Eg. If you really love Bio and Math, when practicing and “Studying” you can focus on those subjects that you want to learn more about anyway. It truly broadens the scope of your studies and increases your general science knowledge by a huge margin. Builds team synergy, and is a great way to socialize with other individuals who share your passions and future goals. It’s fun!
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$30 per student for the year to cover the buzzer system costs as well as any other resources we might want to get for practices.