2012 Island Insurance
Economics Challenge Online
Now there are TWO ways to participate in the 2012 Island Insurance Economics Challenge. The Hawai`i Council on Economic Education is proud to introduce the EconChallenge Online!
Teachers and students throughout Hawai`i will be able to participate regardless of travel or budgetary constraints. It is also a great opportunity to practice for the State finals to be held on April 4, 2012.
Each team consisting of 3-5 students will compete in two divisions by completing online exams that cover topics in macro, micro and international economics.
Who
Teachers and students throughout the state of Hawai`i. All high school students are eligible. No formal courses in economics are required. All students interested in economics are encouraged to participate in the competition. Schools may enter multiple teams in their qualifying divisions.
When
Registration for the EconChallenge ONLINE is now open! Register at www.econchallenge.org.
Once registered, teachers will be able to create their student teams.
The online competition begins on Monday, March 19th and ends on Friday, March 23rd, 2012. Once it begins, students will be able to demonstrate their economic literacy through an online rapid-fire exam.
Where
At any computer with internet access
Cost
Registration Fee: FREE!
There is no cost to register a team
Divisions
David Ricardo Division: includes teams of students enrolled in one-semester (or less) general economics courses or courses in any subject which include introductory economic concepts (social studies, business, personal finance, etc.). A secondary teacher must teach the course.
Adam Smith Division: includes teams of students enrolled in Advanced Placement (AP Micro, AP Macro, or AP Micro and Macro), International Baccalaureate (pre-IB and IB), honors, two-semester, or any other advanced courses in economics (including courses taught by a post-secondary teacher where students earn dual credit (high school and college).
If you have any questions, please contact either Toni at toni@hcee.org or Hue Le at huele@hcee.org or 808-536-6304.
Economics Challenge
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