Rules

Rules for the Competition

1. Each team must have an adult sponsor that registers the team.  This adult can be a teacher, parent or guardian, club advisor, or a responsible person age at least 21.  The adult sponsor will be responsible for making sure the students comply with the rules and meet all the requirements and deadlines for the algorithm submission.

2. As an individual team, you are only allowed to submit one algorithm for the competition.  A team consists of 2 to 4 students, grades 6 through 12.

3. A template will be provided to the sponsors for algorithm submission. 

4. In terms of guidance, sponsors can teach their students any concepts or train them on any tools that they can use that may help them in the development of algorithms.  For example, sponsors can coach the students on how to use tools found in Excel or statistical software such as R and SAS or teach them statistical concepts that can be useful such as calculating z-scores or correlations.  Sponsors are not allowed to provide examples or assist in the development of algorithms.  Sponsors can answer questions students may have as they develop algorithms.  This competition will rely on the honor system.  Some example algorithms are provided later in this document and are not eligible for submission.