An all-ages STEM challenge for the U.S. K12 science teaching system
40+ years, 400+ American Schools, 30 thousand + students each year
10 difficulty levels, Suitable for grades 1-12
Global school rank, Align with NGSS system
All-ages STEM challenge
Time: Thursday March 17, 2022
Introduction
National Science League
NSL was founded in 1980 by Joseph Quartaro and Henry Hull, two math coaches with more than 30 years of teaching experience. They launched this challenge in conjunction with the U.S. national policy on science education, based on the experience of CML, and with a number of science teachers with extensive teaching experience. This challenge is align with NGSS (Next Generation Science Standard) system, offering a plantform for students to challenge themselves. NSL aims to enhance students interests in further exploration of science through lively questions and encourages students to think about applying STEM interdisciplinary knowledge to solve problems in real-life.
Since 2021 , NSL has reached a strategic cooperation with ASDAN China to become the Organizing Committee of NSL in China and recommend this excellence science education resource to Chinese students.
Since 2021 , NSL has reached a strategic cooperation with ASDAN China to become the Organizing Committee of NSL in China and recommend this excellence science education resource to Chinese students.
NSL System
Primary School-Introductory Science Level1/2/3
Align with NGSS (Next Generation Science Standard) system, master and understand basic scientific concepts, and cultivate the ability of information inquiry and application.
Middle School-Introductory Science Level 4/ Life Science/Earth Science/Physical Science
Align with NGSS (Next Generation Science Standard) system, master the principle of science practice, and cultivate students' scientific literacy and the spirit of inquiry
High School-Physics/Biology/ Chemistry
Align with NGSS (Next Generation Science Standard) system, master the relevance of knowledge between disciplines, and cultivate students' ability to use comprehensive knowledge fiexibly
Rules
- Time:
- Exam Centers: Thursday March 17, 2022 14:00-19:40 (Any 40 mins in between)
- Online: Thursday March 17, 2022 19:00-19:40
- Content:
- Grade 1-2：Introductory Science Level1，25 multiple-choice questions
- Grade 3-4：Introductory Science Level2，35 multiple-choice questions
- Grade 5-6：Introductory Science Level3，40 multiple-choice questions
- Language:
- Chinese & English (Questions in Introductory Science Level1 provide pinyin.)
- Location:
- Exam Centers in China / Online (Computer with camera and mobile device required)
- Time:
- Exam Centers: Thursday March 17, 2022 14:00-19:40 (Any 40 mins in between)
- Online: Thursday March 17, 2022 19:00-19:40
- Grade:
- Grade: 7-9
- Content:
- Grade 7: Introductory Science Level 4, 50 multiple-choice questions
- Grade 8-9: Choose one of the following subjects to participate
- Life Science: 50 multiple-choice questions
- Physical Science: 50 multiple-choice questions
- Earth Science: 40 multiple-choice questions
- Language:
- Chinese & English
- Location:
- Exam Centers in China / Online (Computer with camera and mobile device required)
- Time:
- Exam Centers: Thursday March 17, 2022 14:00-19:40 (Any 40 mins in between)
- Online: Thursday March 17, 2022 19:00-19:40
- Grade:
- Grade 9-12
- Content:
- Physics: 40 multiple-choice questions
- Chemistry: 40 multiple-choice questions
- Biology: 40 multiple-choice questions
- *Choose one of the above subjects to participate (Grade 9 students can also be involved in.)
- Language:
- English
- Location: Exam Centers in China / Online (Computer with camera and mobile device required)
Awards
Global School Awards
The highest 10 points for each subject from each school are added to the school's score for that subject.
National Individual Awards
• Perfect Score: Perfect Score winners will receive MEDALS
• Gold: Top 15% in China
• Silver: Top 25% in China
• Bronze: Top 35% in China
• Honorable Mention: Top 60% in China
ASDAN EPQ Scholarship
3000RMB/std
Perfect Score&Gold
2000RMB/std
Silver
1000RMB/std
Bronze
Noted：The ASDAN Scholarship is only available to Year 10, 11 and 12 students for participating ASDAN Extended Project Qualification(EPQ). EPQ is recommended by the G5 group and many leading universities as a competitive academic experience. Scholarships cannot be exchanged for cash. For further details see:http://www.seedasdan.org/epq/。
Requirements
Fee
Includes the exam fee,grading fee and certificate fee
Deadline
March 7, 2022
FAQ
Northern China：
Beijing, Tianjin, Heilongjiang, Jilin, Liaoning, Hebei, Inner Mongolia, Shanxi, Shandong
Eastern China：
Shanghai, Zhejiang、Jiangsu
Central China：
Henan
Southern China：
Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian, Hainan, Hongkong, Macao, Taiwan
Western China：
Chongqing, Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou, Shaanxi, Gansu, Qinghai, Tibet, Ningxia, Xinjiang
Central China：
Hunan, Hubei, Anhui, Jiangxi
