Dear DCVI

Today I was able to participate in a new type of competition at the school.  It's called Academic Games, and it was a blast.  It's a bit like Jeopardy.  Schools enter teams of four, and teams play off against each other in 15 minute matches.  A reader poses questions to the teams, who have a chance to buzz in to answer.  Once a team has buzzed-in they have 15 seconds to answer the question.  If they get it right, they get 5 points, and the chance to answer a 2 point bonus question.  If the first team gets it wrong, the second team gets a chance to answer.  The questions are broad ranging and cover topics in physics, biology, chemistry, literature, grammar, history, geography, politics and pop culture. 

The students had various skill levels, but in teams they were generally well matched.  Fun was had by all, and it was great to see students working together as a team to compete for an academic goal.  I have no idea if we run academic games in Canada, but it might be a great new adventure!

Miss Jewson

Comments

[Mr. McAsh]

There used to be "Reach For The Top" (when I was in high school). It was a TV show where two high school teams of 4 competed against each other. Regional winners went on to provincial and then national finals. No, I wasn't on the team for my school.

Mr. McAsh

[Doug Moore]

Don't forget who your World History Champs are!