Big Science Competition (BSC)
- Introduction
- Challenge Rules
- Requirements
- Sample Problems
- FAQ

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Hosted by Australian Science Innovations (ASI)- premier provider of innovative and challenging science programs
One of the world's largest in-school science challenges,almost 450,000 participants every year
The questions draw on real-life and relate to Biological, Chemical, Earth, Space and Physical Sciences
4 different levels suitable for students from Grade 7 to 10
More than 50% of participants receive awards
Date: May. 18, 2024 (Sat.) 14:00-14:50 (50 mins)
Introduction

Big Science Competition (BSC) is hosted by Australian Science Innovations (ASI), whose head office is located at the Australian National University. ASI is premier provider of innovative and challenging science programs, competitions and residential camps such as the Australian Science Olympiads.
The Big Science Competition questions are written by science education professionals. The questions draw on real-life examples and contemporary issues relating to Biological, Chemical, Earth, Space and Physical Sciences, to test skills in critical thinking, problem solving and scientific literacy.
Official website:www.asi.edu.au/programs/big-science-competition
Challenge Rules
Language
English and Chinese
Location
Paper-based in partnering school
Date
May. 18, 2024 (Sat.) 14:00-14:50 (50 mins)
Contest
Individual written test
Questions
Multiple choice questions and true or false questions(subject to actual paper)
Difficulty(There are four different papers)
- A-Grade 7
- B-Grade 8
- C-Grade 9
- D-Grade 10
Awards-National Awards:
- Perfect Score
- High Distinction: Top 10%
- Distinction: Top 25%
- Credit: Top 25%(in addition to perfect score,high distinction,distinction)
Requirements
Fee
Includes exam, proctor fee, grading, part of past-papers (ASDAN doesn't provide any trainings)
Registration Deadline
May 7, 2024
Exam Centers
ASDAN EPQ Scholarship
3000RMB/std
Perfect Score&High Distinction
2000RMB/std
Distinction
1000RMB/std
Credit
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/。
Winners
Sample Problems

FAQ
The students can bring the printed version dictionary.