We encourage participants and parents to read these rules prior to their children appearing for the Science Bee/ Smart contest.

Eligibility: Children studying 7th and 8th grade are eligible to participate.

Admission: The admission to this contest is free. Participants must register their names online when submitting the RSVP.

Contest Format:

The Science Bee/ Smart contest consists of 60 multiple-choice questions representing a fairly wide range of difficulty. All 60 questions are given at the same time. Total 60 minutes are given to answer all 60 questions. There is NO negative marking for incorrect answers.

This test is designed to be taken with an answer sheet on which the student records his or her responses. All answers are to be marked on that sheet, not written in the test paper. Each student will be provided with an answer sheet and scratch paper, both of which must be turned in with the test paper at the end of the examination.

The championship will be decided based on the first 50 questions. In case of tie-break the question#51 through 60 will be evaluated to break the tie. Hence the participants should try to answer all questions.

Calculators: Calculators are NOT allowed at any time of the contest

Syllabus: Grade level syllabus. Although we try to limit to FL State prescribed grade level syllabus, it should be understood that any syllabus can only act as a guideline, but in the same given category of syllabus, the level of difficulty can vary dramatically from a beginner to an advanced level.

Science Bee/ Smart test questions are drawn from different disciplines such as life, chemical, and physical sciences.

Sample Questions

Waves of contraction produced by smooth muscles in the walls of organs are known as:
A) Sphincters
B) Mesenteries
C) Pylorus
D) Peristalsis

Which of the following group of compounds is most soluble in water?
A) Alkanes
B) Alcohols
C) Aldehydes
D) Alkenes

An impulse of 10 kilogram-meter per second acting on an object whose mass is 5 kilogram will cause a change in the objects velocity of:
A) 0.5 meters per second
B) 2 meters per second
C) 10 meters per second
D) 50 meters per second

Illegible writing: Unclear and illegible writing might be open for misinterpretation. So, contestants are expected to write clearly and legibly. The decision of the judges is final.

Championship: 3 winners (first, second & third places) will be declared for each level.

Prizes: Certificate and a trophy will be awarded to winners.

Tiebreak: Please refer the Test Format above. If questions #51 through 60 fail to break the tie in question, the coordinators may use additional measures to resolve them or award joint ranks.

Pencils: Contestants should bring their own pencils and sharpeners.

Drinks: Participants should make sure they drink or eat enough food before the contests to be able maintain their energy levels until the completion of the contests. Please bring your own water bottle to the classroom.

Coordinator's role: The coordinator is the judge who will uphold the rules and validate the answer papers. They are in complete control of the contest, and their decision is final on all questions.

Copy of rules: It is parent's responsibility to get the copy of rules from the website.

Special needs: Science Bee/ Smart coordinators will strive to provide accommodation for spellers who have physical challenges. All requests for Science Bee/Smart coordinators to accommodate special needs involving sight, hearing, speech, or movement should be directed to Math Bee/Smart coordinators well in advance of the Science Bee/Smart date. The judges have discretionary power to amend requirements on a case-by-case basis for contest participants with diagnosed medical conditions involving sight, hearing, speech, or movement.

Please note: Bighelp is not associated with any of the local or national Science Bee/Smart; these rules are exclusively customized for the Bighelp annual fundraising event. It is the responsibility of participants to check the rules of other Science Bee/Smart contests before appearing them.