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This competition is for you if you’re passionate about or studying or planning to study:
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Founded in 1873, The Harvard Crimson is the official student newspaper of Harvard University, and the oldest continuously published daily college newspaper in the United States. The Crimson has a rich tradition of journalistic integrity and counts among its ranks of editorship some of America's greatest journalists. More than 40 Crimson alumni have won the Pulitzer Prize; many of their portraits line the walls of The Crimson.
Countless Crimson alumni have gone on to make history in journalism, business, public service, and politics; distinguishable figures include Franklin D. Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, Steve Ballmer, Linda Greenhouse, Jim Cramer, Susan Wojcicki and more.
Stand out in school and college applications by demonstrating your mastery of STEM knowledge
Reinforce key STEM knowledge covered or will be covered in your school curriculum
Earn awards and meet like-minded peers who share your passion for STEM
2-5 students per team
(all team members must be from the same school)
Grade 6 - 8 (Year 7 - 9)
Grade 9 - 12 (Year 10 - 13)
Description: The preliminary round is open to all registered teams worldwide
Format:
No proctoring is not required. The test will be conducted online with anti-cheating algorithms in place. Participants must use a laptop or computer with a camera and keep it on throughout the test.
Middle School
Basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), factors and multiples, fractions, decimals, and percentages, ratios and proportions, integers and rational numbers, algebraic expressions and simple equations, coordinate plane and graphing linear equations, geometric concepts (angles, triangles, quadrilaterals, circles), area, perimeter, and volume of shapes, the Pythagorean theorem, statistics and probability (mean, median, mode, range, basic probability), and word problems that apply math concepts to real-life situations, including budgeting, percentages, and measurement conversions.
Students should be able to solve problems relating to the above topics and also identify relevant terms relating to the topics.
Ex: If a right triangle has one leg that is 5cm and one leg that is 12cm, how long is the hypotenuse?
A: 13 cm
Students will be expected to answer unique application problems that can be solved mentally. Problems will be complex but will not involve techniques more advanced than those taught in algebra and geometry.
High School
Algebraic expressions and equations (quadratic functions, polynomials, factoring, inequalities), coordinate geometry (slope, midpoint, distance, conic sections), trigonometry (sine, cosine, tangent, unit circle, Pythagorean identities), probability and statistics (permutations and combinations, probability distributions, standard deviation, normal distribution, data analysis), functions and their properties (exponential, logarithmic, rational, and radical functions), calculus fundamentals (limits, derivatives, basic integration), complex numbers, matrices and determinants, and real-world applications of mathematics in finance, engineering, and physics.
Students should be able to answer questions about the above concepts as well as solving math problems that relate to these concepts.
Ex: What is the derivative of sin(x)?
A: cos(x)
Description: The top 30 highest-scoring teams in each quiz category from the preliminary round will qualify for the global semi-final round. All semi-final rounds across all quiz categories will take place at the same time.
Format: Live Zoom session to answer rapid-fire questions
Description: The top 5 performing team from the semi-final round in each quiz category will advance to the global final round.
Format: Live Zoom session to answer rapid-fire questions
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Fee waiver is available for individual low-income students. Please ask your school counselor or principal to send an email titled 'Fee Waiver Request' to waivers@algoed.co from their official school email with your email address and confirm you need a waiver.
All fee waivers must be requested before the regular deadline.
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This competition is more than a contest; it's your gateway to the fascinating realm of global knowledge and academic exploration.
Interested in more than just Mathematics?
The Harvard Crimson Global Quiz Bowl offers multiple categories, including Government & Politics, History, Economics & Business, STEM, and Sports. You can join different teams for different categories and expand your knowledge across multiple subjects! Explore your interests and maximize your chances to compete and win.
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