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IT'S NOT JUST FOR GEEKS
ANYMORE!
Good Luck in Minneapolis!
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Attention HS Teachers!
+++++Next Competition begins January 1, 2007+++++
Do you teach economics? Is economics part of your
Social Studies curriculum?
Curious about how your students "stack up" against
other students across the state in similar classes?
Then take part in our new
Online Economics Challenge!
30 minutes, 30 questions
Confidential Test Results
Plus!
FREE Curriculum "14 Greatest Hits for teaching
economics"
for first 20 teachers whose students
participate!
++++++Online test: Jan 1 - February 28, 2006+++++
State Quiz Bowl: Wichita, March 29, 2006 (Trophies
awarded to all)
Regional Competition: Minneapolis, MN, April
TBA, 2006 (See Prizes)
All levels of proficiency can participate,
because there are two divisions - An
Introductory Division for students
enrolled in a one-semester (or less) general economics courses or a course that
includes introductory economic concepts and an Advanced Division for and
one for students enrolled in AP Micro and/or AP Macro, International
Baccalaureate, honors, two-semester, or any other advanced courses in economics
The top 4 schools in each division, will be
invited to put together a team of 4 students and 1 alternate to compete in a quiz bowl competition
at Wichita State University on March 29, 2006. A stipend will be provided to
defray the cost of coming to the Quiz Bowl in Wichita. The winners of each Division Quiz
Bowl will travel to Minneapolis, MN (on us) to represent Kansas at the
Regional Competition.
Step 1: Determine which division your
students should compete in using the criteria below.
Step 2: Teachers
register
to participate
Step 3: Have your students takes the 30 minute
on-line tests by Feb 28,
2006. (Be sure each student takes the test that's right for the level of
instruction you are providing in their classroom).
Step 4: Be sure to record your students'
individual test scores upon completion of their quiz.
SPONSORED
BY THE GOLDMAN SACHS FOUNDATION,
THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON ECONOMIC EDUCATION,
and the
KANSAS COUNCIL ON ECONOMIC EDUCATION (KCEE).
Click
here to try a Sample Economics Challenge Test
Link here to the
National Economics Challenge Website to:
Click here to see results of past competitions
register
to participate
About the Two Divisions
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Introductory Division
(David Ricardo) - The David Ricardo division includes teams of
students enrolled in one-semester (or less) general economics courses or
courses which include introductory economic concepts (social studies,
business, personal finance, etc.). The course must be taught by a secondary teacher. |
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Advanced Division (Adam
Smith)
- The Adam Smith division includes teams of students enrolled in Advance
Placement (AP Micro &/or AP Macro), International Baccalaureate (pre-IB and
IB), honors, two-semester, or any other advanced courses in economics
(including courses taught by a secondary teachers where students earn
college credit). The course must be taught by a secondary teacher.
If one student on the team meets this criteria, then the team must play in
the Adam Smith division. If a student is participating in college
courses outside of those offered through the high school, please contact us
to confirm eligibility at 316-978-5183. |
Rules
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Students will take the on-line test individually.
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A teacher must monitor students while taking the test.
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Students should have pencil and
paper ready to use for calculations, etc.
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NO calculators, notes, books, etc.
may be used.
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Students will be asked for School
Name and Teacher Name. Be sure you know what to put in each of these headings
before starting the quiz (as this is part of your 30 minutes!).
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Questions will appear one at a
time. Students cannot go back after answering a question.
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Scoring of questions:
+10 points for each correct answer
0 points for unanswered questions
-5 points for incorrect answers.
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Students will have 30 minutes to
answer 30 questions. There is an online timer. At the end of 30 minutes, the
quiz will automatically close and record their answers. If a student finishes
before the 30 minutes, they can "submit" their answers at the end of the quiz.
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Students will have only one
opportunity to take the test.
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Students that receive "outside
help of any kind", and/or do not follow the rules above, will be disqualified.
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The top teams (in each
division) will square off in a buzzer quiz-bowl in Wichita on March 29.
A stipend will be provided to help with travel costs.
register
to participate
Regional
Level Competitions
The winners from each division
at the state-wide competition in Wichita, will advance to a regional competition
with hotel, airfare & most meals provided for winning teams in each division.
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The winners of each division state
competition advance to the regional competitions.
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The regional competitions will
be held tentatively April 23-24, 2006 in Minneapolis, Minn.
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The regional competitions have
basically the same format as the state competitions.
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Each member of the first-place
team and their teacher/sponsor will receive a $1000 savings bond.
Each member of the runner-up team and their teacher/sponsor will
receive a $500 savings bond.
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Each team must consist of 3-4
students.
Return
to KCEE Home Page
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2005 Winners
Congratulations!
Adam
Smith Division
Karen
Bastin - Salina HS South
Robert Ash
- Derby HS
David
Ricardo Division
Andy
Starbuck - Oakley HS
Tony
Helfrich - Eureka Jr/Sr HS
for taking
1st or 2d places in the KS Economics Challenge
with their
teams of students.
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2004 Winners
Adam Smith Division: Wichita East High School
David Ricardo Division: Salina High School South 2003 Winners
Adam Smith Division:
Wichita East High School
David Ricardo Division:
Salina High School South
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2002 State Competition Results ** |
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