by Future Problem Solving Program International
Our Global Issues program uses imagined “what if” future scenarios to describe real world problem situations needing to be solved.
by Future Problem Solving Program International
Our Global Issues program uses imagined “what if” future scenarios to describe real world problem situations needing to be solved.
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
Age range / Year group
Location / Region
Online
Cost
Free
Prize highlight
No prizes
Entry format
Online
Team size: individual
Our Global Issues program uses imagined “what if” future scenarios to describe real world problem situations needing to be solved.
Our Global Issues program uses imagined “what if” future scenarios to describe real world problem situations needing to be solved.
Choose participation mode
Research & analyze the topic
Complete the timed competition work
Progress through the season
Receive evaluator feedback
Junior Division: Grades 4 to 6
Middle Division: Grades 7 to 9
Senior Division: Grades 10 to 12
Entries can be team (up to four students) or individual
Entry cost
Free
What's included
Free Entry
Choose participation mode: Compete as a team (up to four) or as an individual.
Research & analyze the topic: Before competition time.
Complete the timed competition work: Students get two hours during competitions to complete the 6-step problem-solving process for a given future situation.
Progress through the season: Two practice problems and one qualifying problem are available; qualifying can lead to a fourth problem at regional affiliate finals and a chance to attend the International Conference in June.
Receive evaluator feedback: Registered students receive rubric-based evaluation feedback on submissions for each topic.
Junior Division: Grades 4 to 6
Middle Division: Grades 7 to 9
Senior Division: Grades 10 to 12
Entries can be team (up to four students) or individual
No prizes
No prize information provided.
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