Knowledge Master Open

The Knowledge Master Open (commonly known as Knowledge Masters) is a computer-based semiannual worldwide academic competition in which teams of students from many schools earn points by answering multiple-choice questions quickly and accurately. The questions includes fifteen subject areas: American history, world history, government, recent events, economics & law, geography, literature, English, math, physical science, biology, earth science, health & psychology, fine arts, and useless trivia.

From the [http://greatauk.com/ KMO site] :

A challenging, low-cost academic competition in which teams of students compete -- nationally and internationally -- without leaving their own schools. The KMO began in 1983 with 74 schools; it now annually attracts up to 4,000 schools and 60,000 participants from the U.S. and several foreign lands.

There are five levels of competition. 5th and 6th grade contests are held in January and March and consist of one hundred questions. On the other hand, middle school (up to grade 8), junior high (up to grade 9), and high school (up to grade 12) contests are held in December and April and consist of two hundred questions.

The Knowledge Masters mascot is a Great Auk with an affinity for puns.

Scoring

Each question can be answered for a maximum of ten points. The questions are presented on screen with five choices and a one-minute timer. If answered correctly, five points are awarded. Additional bonus points -- up to five -- can be earned if answered quickly enough. When time expires, or if the first answer was incorrect, another chance is given, with another minute on the clock. Only two points are awarded for correct "second chance" questions. Bonus points awarded for correct answer cutoff times are as follows:

References

* [http://greatauk.com GreatAuk.com] , the official KMO site.