The CKSTEM Computing Summer Contest- 2021, popularly known as CCSC-2021 is an initiative by Competitive Kids STEM to provide students with an opportunity to showcase their programming skills especially in python as well as apply creativity, critical thinking and their unique perspective on logical problem-solving.  The contest is designed in a manner that will challenge and promote software design, creativity for the students in a fun way. All participants will be required to write one round of tests during summer 2021 and qualified participants will be invited to write the Final Round.

Coding or programming gives a different perspective on problem-solving and helps develop important skills like creativity, problem-solving, logic, designing, perseverance and communication. 

Programming contests make you more disciplined, swift and focused. During the competition, a student must solve problems in a stressful situation and within a time limit to win. It also provides a competitive advantage when applying to colleges, internships, and jobs. While programming is logic-based, it’s also an extremely creative activity. Programming promotes logical thinking and teaches children how to tackle complex problems by breaking them down into smaller parts that are easier to manage and solve. By learning to code students learn to maximize their creativity and learn how to come up with their own ideas and create something new like apps, video games, websites making it fun and interesting.

Preliminary Round: July 5^th-11^th, 2021 (online at CKSTEM Learning Portal)

• Open for all students from grades 3-12 across the globe.

• It will assess your programming knowledge and skills about Python 3 programming using simple programs.

• Competitions at 3 different levels to allow better competition amongst peers (Grade 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)

• Total test time: 2 hours divided into 2 sections     

  • Section A: 30 minutes long consisting of 20 quiz style questions based on python; total of 20 points

  • Section B: 90 minutes long consisting of 8 Programing questions, total of 80 points 

• Practice questions, training videos are available prior to the competition for further preparation.

• Preliminary Results: Top 10% of students will be the finalists and move on to participate in the final round.

Final Round: July 24^th, 2021 

• Finalist shortlisted from the preliminary round will be invited to participate

• Competitions at 3 different levels to allow better competition amongst peers (Grade 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)

• Consists of a challenge to write a program to complete a certain task. 

• Students must finish the program within 2 hours maximum on a continuous basis. 

• Requirements will be announced in the morning and students can submit answers any time during the day.

• The students can attempt it anytime on July 10, 2021, from 8 am ET-6pm ET.

• Final Evaluation & Results: The program will be checked based on requirements, best programming practices, documentation etc. and the top 3 winners will be chosen.

  • Requirements will be announced in the morning and students can submit answers any time during the day.

  • The students can attempt it anytime on July 10, 2021, from 8 am ET-6pm ET.

Final Evaluation & Results

• The program will be checked based on requirements, best programming practices, documentation etc. and the top 3 winners will be chosen, one from each level.

•  Feedback and score will be provided to all finalists.

• Medals for the top 3 best programs + $100 CAD vouchers for CKSTEM Courses

• Certificate of merit (top 10%) + $50 CAD vouchers for CKSTEM Courses

• Certificate of honorable mention (top 25%) + $25 CAD vouchers for CKSTEM Courses

• Certificate of participation (everyone who attempted the contest)

To find out more details about this contest, please review frequently asked questions about the contest. If you would like to learn more about the Competitive Kids STEM organization, you can find details here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to get the latest update.