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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

 

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About the Two Divisions

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.

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

  1. Students will take the on-line test individually.

  2. A teacher must monitor students while taking the test.

  3. Students should have pencil and paper ready to use for calculations, etc.

  4. NO calculators, notes, books, etc. may be used.

  5. 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!).

  6. Questions will appear one at a time. Students cannot go back after answering a question. 

  7. Scoring of questions: 
     +10 points for each correct answer
     0 points for unanswered questions
     -5 points for incorrect answers.

  8. 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.

  9. Students will have only one opportunity to take the test.

  10. Students that receive "outside help of any kind", and/or do not follow the rules above, will be disqualified.

  11. 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.

You must have a current version of either Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator with javascript enabled to take this test. If you experience technical difficulties, have your teacher/coach contact Kansas Council on Economic Education.

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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.

  • The winners of each division state competition advance to the regional competitions.

  • The regional competitions will be held tentatively April 23-24, 2006 in Minneapolis, Minn.

  • The regional competitions have basically the same format as the state competitions.

  • 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. 

  • Each team must consist of 3-4 students.

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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   

** 2002 State Competition Results **

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