1. Is the competition for individual projects only or can a pair or small group of students submit a single project?
Prizes are distributed as individual prizes (computers, tablets, etc.) However, groups may submit a single project in the competition, but if they win their division, they will have to figure out among themselves how to split the prize. Group projects have the same required criteria as individual projects.
2. Do contestants create the projects at the competition or do they have to bring a project that they already created?
Contestants must have a completed project that they demonstrate to the judges at the competition. No work on projects is done during the competition. We encourage contestants to attend a "Adventure into Computing" workshop during the school year. Many contestants can think of projects with help from our workshop volunteers.
3. Do projects have to be related to schoolwork, or connected to a school subject?
No, projects may be related to any topic of interest to the student.
4. What are examples of computational models?
Projects do not require a computer. Computational models can be demonstrated in many different ways. Judges will look for cleverness and creativity in devising a solution to a problem using computational thinking (not necessarily using computer programming!). Sign up for our "Adventure into Computing" workshops to learn more.