Beestar National Competition Sample Test Grade 3 Math Dash Round - Rules & Guidelines

Sep 15, 2026

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Grade 3 Math Dash Round sample test material for the Beestar National Math Competition (BNMC) outlines an online two-round format, schedule, scoring, and timing rules. The Dash Round contains 40 fundamental questions across 4 sections, followed by the Spark Round with 20 more challenging questions across 4 sections. It specifies submission deadlines, timed access per section, required work habits, calculator limitations, ranking tie-breakers, post-competition access to scores, and review procedures for quality and fairness.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages24

Reading Time1 h 0 min

AccessFree to download

Dash Round Format

Rounds, sections, points, and deadlines

Rules & Guidelines

Individual participation and fairness

Timing, submissions, and allowed tools

Mathematics Reference Charts

Units and conversions

Perimeter and area formulas

Beestar National Competition Sample Test Grade 3 Math Dash Round Beestar National Math Competition (BNMC) Format o The competition takes place online and consists of two rounds: the Dash Round (40 fundamental questions in 4 sections) and the Spark Round (20 challenging questions in 4 sections) . o In the competition week, the competition begins on Monday and concludes on Thursday night at 11:59 p.m. o Round 1, the Dash Round, comprises 40 questions, carrying a total of 80 points. This round assesses students' understanding of concepts and fundamental skills. Participants have a two-day window—Monday and Tuesday—to complete Round 1. It is recommended to allocate at least 60 minutes for this round. The submission deadline is midnight on Tuesday. o Round 2, the Spark Round, includes 20 challenging questions, also totaling 80 points. This round presents interesting and more advanced problems suitable for the respective grade level. Participants have 2 days—Wednesday and Thursday—to complete Round 2. It is recommended to allocate at least 60 minutes for this round. The submission deadline is midnight on Thursday. o For each round, each section or exam is individually timed from the moment the student opens it. On average, completing each exam takes less than 15 minutes. However, if an exam is not submitted within 30 minutes, the session will time out, and that particular exam will not be counted. o It is important to note that students should work on the exams in the given order as some later questions may rely on the context provided by previous ones. o Competition rankings are determined by the students' total scores. In the event of a tie, the total time spent becomes the tie-breaker. o On Saturday, participants can access their competition scores, percentiles, and statistical data in their accounts. The top-performing students will be recognized and honored on the competition result page. Grade 3 Math Dash Round [www.beestar.org](www.beestar.org) Rules & Guidelines o Beestar National Math Competition (BNMC) is an individual competition designed for students to showcase their skills independently, without assistance or hints from others. o To maintain fairness, students are expected to participate in the grade level they are enrolled in at school. Additional age constraints are applied by Beestar to ensure an equitable competition. o Every exam is timed. To ensure accurate time recording, students should open an exam, work on it, and submit it in one sitting. On average, an exam takes less than 15 minutes to complete. If an exam is not submitted within 30 minutes, the session will time out, and that exam will not be counted. o Students are expected to use a pencil and a sheet of white paper for scratch work and calculations. The use of calculators is generally not permitted unless specified in the exam instructions. o Once the two-day access period for each round ends, students will no longer be able to access the exams. Unfinished questions can be used as exercises after the competition week, but they will not contribute to rankings or statistics since the competition has concluded. o After submitting a competition exam, students will not have access to the answers and explanations. However, Beestar's progressive exercise programs provide similar types of questions with detailed explanations. o If you need to cancel your competition registration , please make the request at least two days before the competition's starting date to be eligible for a refund. o Competition results, including scores, percentiles, and rankings, will be posted in each student's account under "Past Items" two days after the competition concludes. The topperforming students will be recognized and honored on the competition result page. o The Beestar team meticulously reviews all competition questions multiple times to ensure quality. However, there is a small possibility of ambiguity or errors. In such cases, Bees

FAQs

What are the two rounds in the Beestar BNMC and how many questions are in each?

The competition includes the Dash Round with 40 fundamental questions and the Spark Round with 20 challenging questions. Both rounds are divided into 4 sections.

How is time handled during the exams, and what happens if a student exceeds the limit?

Each section is individually timed from when the student opens it. If an exam is not submitted within 30 minutes, the session timeouts and that exam will not be counted.

How are rankings determined when students have the same total score?

Rankings are based on total scores. If there is a tie, the total time spent becomes the tie-breaker.

Sep 15, 2026

Uploaded by Fahsai