SPEEDRUN Contest Overview

Overview

The Austin Private Schools SPEEDRUN Contest is an exciting and challenging competition designed for students of Austin's private schools. This contest aims to encourage and recognize excellence in mathematics among students. The contest is structured to test students' mastery of essential math lessons through a competitive and rewarding format.

 

Contest Structure

Rounds

The contest is divided into two rounds, each of which will last for six weeks.

Each round is designed to challenge students in different aspects of essential math lessons. The specific content and focus of each round will be communicated to participants and their respective schools before the start of each round.

Participation

• Eligibility: All students enrolled in Austin private schools are eligible to participate.
• Registration: Parents must register their students for the contest. Individual registrations are received through this form.
• Team Format: Students must participate individually.

Contest Focus

• The contest focuses on demonstrating math skills, the current level of the student will be determined after the initial diagnostic test delivered by the IXL platform.

 

Awards and Recognition

Monetary Rewards

• Significant monetary rewards are offered to the winners of each round.
• The amount and distribution of these rewards will be detailed in the contest guidelines.

Recognition

• Winners will be recognized in a ceremony after the contest.
• Apart from monetary rewards, winners may receive certificates, trophies, or other forms of recognition.

 

Key Dates

• Registration Deadline: [Date]
• Round 1
  • Start Date: [Date]
  • End Date: [Date]
• Round 2
  • Start Date: [Date]
  • End Date: [Date]
• Awards Ceremony: [Date]

 

How to Prepare

• Participating students will receive a preparation guide which includes the necessary information about the software required, and the rules of the contest.