Education these days has become crucial to lives of everyone around the world. Though we can admit, education can be boring sometimes. Entertainment is an important key to teaching students all around the world. That is why you have the World Education Games, an annually held educational competition where students from all around the world take on each other and strive to the best. It is the place where students can buckle up and challenge other students halfway across the world.
In 2012, a recorded amount of almost 6 million people and 240 countries were registered for this event and playing.
The World Education Games was originally known as "World Maths Day" but they expanded it by adding the "World Literacy Day" in 2011, and the "World Science Day" in 2012. The host of this fascinating event is the "Human Calculator", Scott Flansburg, a Guinness World Record winning man, with the ability to act as a living calculator.
In 2012, a recorded amount of almost 6 million people and 240 countries were registered for this event and playing.
How to play:
The event separates students of different age groups and matches them accordingly. There are 4 different age groups: ages 4-7, ages 8-10, ages 11-13, and ages 14-18. When a student logs on to the event, he/she can pick which subject they want, and pick one of the 5 level difficulties: Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4, and Level 5. The higher the level, the harder it is. Students should start at a lower level first to boost confidence and get used to the questions. Students should also note that as you progress through the level, it becomes significantly harder so prepare! Each subject has different questions (obviously). You have to solve Math problems in the Math section, spell out the word given to you during a challenge in the Literacy section, and answer a question based on Science in the Science section.
An example of a previous World Spelling Day main menu screen where you login and pick a level.
Students can practice their skills before the actual event. Their points will not count. It is just a practice where you can get an understanding of what might pop up during the real event. When the countdown starts (The events usually take place during early March), students have 48 hours in order to complete the 10 challenges in each level. It is wise to do your best during this time because points are acquired for every correct answer. The one hard-working, lucky student who receives the highest point worldwide in his/her age group, wins!
Good luck,stay sharp, and try your best!
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