The following six (6) PSIA Events are available for 3rd Graders:
Click HERE to sign up for the 3rd Grade PSIA Academic Events.
1. Mathematics (Grades 2-8):
This contest tests the contestant's ability to solve a variety of mathematical problems studied at and above grade level. Calculators are not permitted.
Click HERE for more information about Mathematics and sample problems.
2. Music Memory (Grades 3-8):
There are two parts to this contest: (1) For Part 1, contestants learn about the composer and musical work through their study of the UIL Passport Program and then take a 20-item multiple choice test. (2) For Part 2, contestants hear segments of the prescribed music found on this year's iTunes or Spotify list and have to identify the Major Work, Selection and Composer being played. 20% of the music segments will be alternate performance versions of the works on the prescribed list.
Click HERE for more information about Music Memory and a link to the Spotify list for this year's contest.
3. Number Sense (Grades 2-8):
The contest presents 80 problems. Elementary (Grades 2 & 3 and Grades 4 & 5) problems requiring the applications of the four basic operations (+, –, ×, ÷) for their solution constitute the core of what is commonly thought of as number sense.
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4. Ready Writing (Grades 3-8):
Contestants must write on their choice of one of two writing prompts. The three types of writing categories used in this contest are description, narration, and persuasion.
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5. Spelling (Grades 2-8):
Contestants learn by memory to write or print the spelling words found on the current's year's PSIA Spelling List. The spelling lists change every year, and the full list consists of 600 words for grades 2 & 3, 800 words for grades 4 & 5, and 900 words for grades 6 & 7/8.
Click HERE for more information about Spelling.
Click HERE for a copy of the Grades 2-3 Spelling List.
6. Storytelling (Grades 1-3):
Contestants hear a short story of about two-to-three 8.5 x 11 pages in length. Contestants then retell the story before a required audience and an odd number of judges (one or three) within about 6 minutes. The object is for students to demonstrate their ability to speak before an audience, organize detail, and creatively re-tell the story that they have just heard. The judges have not heard the original story.
Click HERE for more information about Storytelling and a story sample.
Contestants will be chosen based on the RCS Speech Meet.