An all-ages STEM challenge for the U.S. K12 science teaching system

40+ years, 400+ American Schools, 30 thousand + students each year

10 difficulty levels, Suitable for grades 1-12

Global school rank, Align with NGSS system

All-ages STEM challenge

Time: Apr. 10, 2025  (Thur.)

Introduction

National Science League

NSL was founded in 1980 by Joseph Quartaro and Henry Hull, two math coaches with more than 30 years of teaching experience. They launched this challenge in conjunction with the U.S. national policy on science education, based on the experience of CML, and with a number of science teachers with extensive teaching experience. This challenge is align with NGSS (Next Generation Science Standard) system, offering a plantform for students to challenge themselves. NSL aims to enhance students interests in further exploration of science through lively questions and encourages students to think about applying STEM interdisciplinary knowledge to solve problems in real-life.

 

National Science League

National Science League

NSL System

Primary School-Introductory Science Level1/2/3

Middle School-Introductory Science Level 4/ Life Science/Earth Science/Physical Science

High School-Physics/Biology/ Chemistry

Rules

 
Primary School
Middle School
High School
  • Time:
    • Apr. 10, 2025  (Thur.)
    • Onsite: 14:00-19:40 (any 40mins in this time)
    • Online: 19:00-19:40
  • Content:
    Grade 1-2：Introductory Science Level1，25 multiple-choice questions
    Grade 3-4：Introductory Science Level2，35 multiple-choice questions
    Grade 5-6：Introductory Science Level3，40 multiple-choice questions
  • Language:
    Chinese & English (Questions in Introductory Science Level1 provide pinyin.)
  • Location:
    Paper-based in partnering school
Note: Junior students may choose the senior level, but not vice versa. For example, students in Grade 3 can choose Introductory Science Level3, while cannot choose Introductory Science Level 1.
  • Time:
    • Apr. 10, 2025  (Thur.)
    • Onsite: 14:00-19:40 (any 40mins in this time)
    • Online: 19:00-19:40
  • Grade:
    Grade: 7-9
  • Content:
  • Grade 7: Introductory Science Level 4, 50 multiple-choice questions
  • Grade 8-9: Choose one of the following subjects to participate
    Life Science: 50 multiple-choice questions
    Physical Science: 50 multiple-choice questions
    Earth Science: 40 multiple-choice questions
  • Language:
    Chinese & English
  • Location:
    Paper-based in partnering school
  • Time:
    • Apr. 10, 2025  (Thur.)
    • Onsite: 14:00-19:40 (any 40mins in this time)
    • Online: 19:00-19:40
  • Grade:
    Grade 9-12
  • Content:
    Physics: 40 multiple-choice questions
    Chemistry: 40 multiple-choice questions
    Biology: 40 multiple-choice questions
    *Choose one of the above subjects to participate (Grade 9 students can also be involved in.)
  • Language:
    English
  • Location:
    Paper-based in partnering school

Awards

Global School Awards

The highest 10 scores for each subject from each school are added to the school's score for that subject.

National Individual Awards

• Perfect Score: Perfect Score winners will receive MEDALS
• Gold: Top 15%
• Silver: Top 30%
• Bronze: Top 45%
• Honorable Mention: Top 70%

ASDAN EPQ Scholarship

3000RMB/std

Perfect Score&Gold

2000RMB/std

Silver

1000RMB/std

Bronze

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/。

Requirements

Fee

Includes the exam fee,grading fee and certificate fee

Deadline

Mar. 31, 2025

FAQ

1. WHAT IS THE REFUND POLICY?
If, for some reason, the student is unable to attend after paying the fee, please contact us. If you apply before the registration deadline, 25% of the registration fee will be deducted as academic materials and service fees. If you apply after the registration deadline, no refund will be given.
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