Welcome to the world's first gamified coding competition in which three coding languages are used in synch. It is an individual coding competition and category in which students from grade 1 to 12 can compete in Block, Python, and JavaScript programs. This is a competition in which participants can use any of the programming languages Block, Python or JavaScript.
Contents of Each Competition Level in SEACSO
National Round PART 1
Category I (Kinder to Grade 2)
CM Studio (Blocks, Python, and JavaScript)
Category IV (Grades 7 & 8)
CM Studio (Blocks, Python, and JavaScript)
Category II (Grades 3 & 4)
CM Studio (Blocks, Python, and JavaScript)
Category V (Grades 9 & 10)
CM Studio (Blocks, Python, and JavaScript)
Category III (Grades 5 & 6)
CM Studio (Blocks, Python, and JavaScript)
Category VI (Grades 11 & 12)
CM Studio (Blocks, Python, and JavaScript)
National Round PART 2
Category I (Kinder to Grade 2)
Fundamental computing terms, Hardware, and Software (Introduction, Computer Memory, Peripherals, Output Devices, Software, and Requirements, etc.)
Introduction to world wide web, Basics of Internet Services
Category IV (Grades 7 & 8)
Photoshop
Canva
HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Category II (Grades 3 & 4)
MSWord
MS Power Point
Internet Security, Internet Services, p2p
Networking, etc.
Category V (Grades 9 & 10)
HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Web Design (Static, Dynamic)
Category III (Grades 5 & 6)
MS Excel
MS Publisher
HTML
Category V (Grades 9 & 10)
HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Web Design (e-Commerce)
International Round
Category I (Kinder to Grade 2)
CM Studio (Blocks, Python, and JavaScript)
Category IV (Grades 7 & 8)
CM Studio (Blocks, Python, and JavaScript)
Category II (Grades 3 & 4)
CM Studio (Blocks, Python, and JavaScript)
Category V (Grades 9 & 10)
CM Studio (Blocks, Python, and JavaScript)
Category III (Grades 5 & 6)
CM Studio (Blocks, Python, and JavaScript)
Category VI (Grades 11 & 12)
CM Studio (Blocks, Python, and JavaScript)
Awards Criteria
I. National Round
SEACSO Awards Committee shall recognize the participants in this manner:
a. Higher 60% of the total number of participants shall qualify to the International Round and shall be entitled to one of these awards based on their scores:
90 points or higher - Diamond Medal & Certificate
75 – 89 points - Gold Medal & Certificate
60 – 74 points - Silver Medal & Certificate
Below 60 points and Remaining
Participants in the 60% cut - Bronze Medal & Certificate
Top Scorers - Trophy (c/o country partner)
b. Lower 40% of the participants shall receive either of the following:
Below 60% - Honorable Certificate
II. International Round
SEACSO Awards Committee shall recognize and award the participants based on the following criteria:
90 points or higher - Diamond Medal & Certificate
75 – 89 points - Gold Medal & Certificate
60 – 74 points - Silver Medal & Certificate
Below 60 points and Remaining
Participants in the 60% cut - Bronze Medal & Certificate
Special Awards
For every level, the SEACSO Awards Committee shall give additional awards to:
Perfect Scorer* - Cash
Champion (Rank 1) - Trophy
First Runner-Up (Rank 2) - Trophy
Second Runner-Up (Rank 3) - Trophy
All Participants - Kit of Souvenirs (T-shirt, pins, keychains, etc)
Guidelines
Coding Test Via Codementum Portal
The scope per category and the number of levels/stages will be as follows:
Category I (Kindergarten, Grade 1 & 2) - 20 levels - EASY (1-2)
Category II (Grades 3 & 4) - 20 levels - EASY (3-4)
Category III (Grades 5 & 6) - 20 levels - EASY (5-6)
Category IV (Grades 7 & 8) - 30 levels - ADVANCED (7-8)
Category V (Grades 9 & 10) - 30 levels - ADVANCED (9-10)
Category VI (Grades 11 & 12) - 30 levels - ADVANCED (11-12)
The step by step procedures are as follows:
STEP 1: Student can log in to our Login Page with username and password set.
STEP 2: Student Click on the "Join The Competition" button.
STEP 3: Let the adventurous coding contest begin.
The 'Join the Competition' button will be active (Green) at the start of the competition.
Note: Click the correct Category.
National Round
15-item Multiple Choice Test via Quilgo
1. Take the test within 30 minutes.
2. The examination link can be opened at exactly 6:30 PM and expires at 7:00 PM. The 30- minute timer will start at the same time. You will see the counter on top of your screen on the test interface.
3. The test is also accompanied by remote proctoring. The system will ask you to provide ACCESS TO YOUR CAMERA.
4. Provide ACCESS TO SHARE SCREEN when asked by the system. Select “ ENTIRE SCREEN. ” We would know if you have selected chrome or tab only.
5. Switching or toggling screen tabs, browsing online sites, opening social media sites and the like can be detected and is prohibited during the exam. Any form of cheating will not be condoned.
6. Your auto-recorded video will be evaluated after the examination. We encourage you to avoid unnecessary actions that may lead to disqualifications. Once found, the examiner will automatically give you a zero score.
7. When you need to communicate with the proctor, use the Zoom chat box instead of your microphone. Mute your microphone at all times.
8. IMPORTANT: Make sure to SUBMIT your test before the TIME lapses. Failure to do so will automatically set your score to zero.
International Round
The test per category shall be completed in 60 minutes. Speed will also be graded according to the Codementum grading system. The test scope, number of levels, coding scores, and highest possible mark per level are as follows:
