Awards & Scoring

Each correct answer of the 25 multiple choice questions counts as 1 point, so the top possible score is 25 and the low is 0.

Individual Awards:

• Medals are awarded to the individuals with the top three scores at each level.
• Honorable mention ribbons are awarded to other high scoring individuals. The number of winners varies depending on the number of participants and the distribution of scores, but generally it results in awards to the top 5% to 10% of the individuals at each level.

Team Awards:

• The Level I Team Score is the sum of the top three individuals from a school who take the level I exam. In the case of a tie, fourth and fifth place individual scores are used for tie-breaking purposes.
• The Level II Team Score is the sum of the top three individuals from a school who take the level II exam. In the case of a tie, fourth and fifth place individual scores are used for tie-breaking purposes.
• The Combined Team Score is the sum of the Level I Team Score and the Level II Team Score. In the case of a tie, the sum of the fourth place and, if needed,  fifth place individual scores are used for tie-breaking purposes.
• Plaques are awarded to the top three Level I teams, the top three Level II teams, and the top three Combined teams.