Mathematics and Computing Contests

Beaver Computing Challenge

The Beaver Computing Challenge (BCC) introduces computer science to students. It is designed to get students with little or no previous experience excited about computing.

Audience

Students in Grade 9 or 10.

Date

Any 45 minute period during the week of November 12, 2012.

Format

15 multiple-choice questions
90 total marks
any calculator permitted

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The contest is written online in schools and supervised by teachers.
More information for supervising teachers is available.

Content

The BCC is a problem solving contest with a focus on computational and logical thinking. Questions are inspired by topics in computer science but only require comfort with concepts found in mathematics curriculum common to all provinces. Connections to Computer Science are described in the solutions to all past contests.

Registration Information

Schools register online. The deadline is October 29, 2012. View fees.

Schools that have not registered for previous contests are encouraged to participate.

Contest Preparation

The BCC exposes students to a new subject and way of thinking so there isn't a need to prepare for the contest. However, you can get a feel for the style of the problems by viewing past contests and these sample questions.

Results

See the most recently available results booklet. Teachers can access their students' results online.

Recognition

We emphasize participation but also recognize top-performing students.