GLOBAL FINAL- LONDON (20-27 AUGUST 2023)
Young Master Global Final in London will offer a week-long immersive. The event consists of stimulating and challenging competitions in Mathematics and English, keynote speeches, workshops in subject areas, fun and leisure activities, trips and excursions and award ceremonies. The event will occur on the University of Westminster campus, providing ideal learning facilities, accommodation and leisure. The finals will promote friendship, teamwork, respect, empathy, diversity, and the joy of learning in an international environment.
The Knowledge test will be the final round of the online or local rounds and contribute to the overall score of each participant. Team challenges in Mathematics and English will create further learning and a competitive platform for the participants to learn new skills and boost their scores while competing against time and other teams.
If you have questions or need further information please reach us at info@youngmaster.org or +44 7393 909302(Whatsapp)
The Knowledge Tests and Team Challenges will be based on the resources and topics relevant to the following age categories:
English Competition
Young Master Challenge’s English Competition will create an opportunity for international students to grow culturally, emotionally, academically, socially, and spiritually, especially through a stimulating and challenging learning environment which promotes the practice of the English language in a structured and purposeful concept and at the appropriate level.
English Competition emphasises the value of spoken language in students’ overall cognitive, social, and linguistic development. Reading and writing are developed on the foundation of spoken language. Our efforts consequently make sure that students’ confidence, competency, and speaking abilities are continually developing. Students should be able to articulate their understanding of texts and visual literature, as well as organise their thoughts before delivering their speech. Our selected resources, topic-related questions, knowledge tests and challenges will enable students to create solid foundations by employing conversation and supporting students in making their thoughts apparent to themselves and others.
Good comprehension depends on both linguistic expertise, particularly in the areas of vocabulary and grammar and global awareness. Through the students’ development of comprehension experience of engaging in fruitful conversation in real situations, reading and discussing a variety of articles and a wide range of resources. To enhance their understanding of themselves and the world in which they live, cultivate an appreciation and love of reading, and acquire knowledge across a variety of sources, all students must be encouraged to read widely. Reading interesting texts encourages students’ creativity and allows inquisitive young minds to explore a world full of wonder and joy.
The Young Master Olympiad creates natural opportunities to expand students’ vocabulary. Clarity, audience, purpose, and context encourage students to comprehend word relationships, subtle differences in meaning, and how to enhance their grasp of and proficiency with figurative language using the target vocabulary list. Forming, expressing, and communicating ideas while also organising them logically for the audience and reader constitute effective composition.
Competition Structure
English Competition is made up of the Knowledge Test (Online and Onsite), and the Team Challenge (Onsite Only).
The Knowledge Test will consist of a set of multiple-choice, single and multiple-entry questions on a range of vocabulary, verbal reasoning, comprehension, paragraph and writing tasks based on topics and resources shared with the participants before the test. The depth of knowledge, vocabulary and comprehension will be convenient for the age groups.
Participants will have 60 mins to complete 20 questions, which will have three levels of difficulty and each level will have different weighing to contribute to the final score of 100. 1 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer given.
Participants will have 60 mins to complete 20 questions, which will have three levels of difficulty and each level will have different weighing to contribute to the final score of 100. 1 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer given.
Level 1 (Developing) 5 Questions – each 4 marks
Level 2 (Strength) 10 Questions – each 5 marks
Level 3 (Mastery) 5 Questions – each 6 marks
Challenges
In addition to the Knowledge tests which can be taken online and onsite during the global finals, we prepared exciting challenges to make your global final experience an unforgettable one.
The team challenges will assess English Language knowledge, vocabulary, verbal reasoning, comprehension, writing and presentation skills. Speed and accuracy will define the winning team. Teams of 2-3 or individuals when a team cannot be formed may participate in the challenges by registering before or during the local/global finals. The winners will be announced during the award ceremony.
The team challenge will consist of the following challenges:
Spelling Bee:
Teams will be asked to spell and use the words in a sentence correctly and complete verbal reasoning tasks at varying difficulty levels. The team which completes the most tasks in a limited time will be the winner of this challenge.
Reading Bee:
This challenge involves giving teams a piece of text and asking them questions about it. The questions can test their understanding of the main idea, details, inferences, and vocabulary in a given time. They may be required to analyse it in terms of its structure, style, themes or characters. This can test their ability to understand the literary devices and techniques used in the text.
Writing Bee:
Teams will be judged on their writing skills and creativity. The teams will be given a prompt or topic and some key vocabulary beforehand. They will be asked to complete a piece of creative or narrative writing within a set time frame. The contestants’ writing is then judged on factors such as grammar, use of correct vocabulary, creativity, originality, and overall writing style. The Age categories A and B will be asked to write 150-200 words and categories C and D will be asked to write 400-500 words in 30 minutes.
Speaking Bee:
This challenge involves giving students a topic or a prompt and asking them to prepare and deliver a speech for 3-5 minutes in front of an audience. The judges will score the delivery, content, language, and overall impact of the speech. One or more members of the team may deliver the speech.
Mathematics Competition
Young Master Olympiad’s Mathematics Competition will provide a fun and challenging experience for participants to showcase their knowledge and skills in mathematics. Mathematics Competition will recognise and reward the achievements of young mathematicians to promote the development of conceptual understanding and the ability to recall and apply mathematical knowledge quickly and accurately.
Mathematics Competition will improve proficiency in the fundamentals of mathematics through varied and frequent practice with problems that get progressively more complex over time. There will be a significant emphasis on the use of mathematical terminology to create an argument, justification, or proof while following a path of inquiry and speculating relationships and generalisations.
Some challenges will require the simplifying of complex issues into several easier steps and persist in their search for solutions, applying their mathematics to a variety of routine and non-routine problems with increasing sophistication. Furthermore, the Mathematics competition will help participants’ understanding of representations of mathematical concepts as an integrated discipline.
Competition Structure
Mathematics Competition is made up of the Knowledge Test (Online and Onsite) and the Team Challenge (Onsite Only)
The knowledge Test will consist of a set of multiple-choice, single, and multiple-entry questions on a range of mathematical topics covering Reasoning, Numbers, Operations, Algebra, Problem-solving, Geometry, Measurements, and Statistics based on the age-related curriculum.
Participants will have 60 mins to complete 20 questions, which will have three levels of difficulty and each level will have different weighing to contribute to the final score of 100. 1 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer given.
Level 1 (Developing) 5 Questions – each 4 marks
Level 2 (Strength) 10 Questions – each 5 marks
Level 3 (Mastery) 5 Questions – each 6 marks
Competition Structure
Mathematics Competition is made up of the Knowledge Test (Online and Onsite) and the Team Challenge (Onsite Only)
The knowledge Test will consist of a set of multiple-choice, single, and multiple-entry questions on a range of mathematical topics covering Reasoning, Numbers, Operations, Algebra, Problem-solving, Geometry, Measurements, and Statistics based on the age-related curriculum.
Participants will have 60 mins to complete 20 questions, which will have three levels of difficulty and each level will have different weighing to contribute to the final score of 100. 1 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer given.
Level 1 (Developing) 5 Questions – each 4 marks
Level 2 (Strength) 10 Questions – each 5 marks
Level 3 (Mastery) 5 Questions – each 6 marks
Challenges
In addition to the Knowledge tests which can be taken online and onsite during the global finals, we prepared stimulating challenges to make your global final experience an unforgettable one.
The team challenges will assess Mathematical knowledge, logic, reasoning and presentation skills. Speed and accuracy will define the winning team. Teams of 2-3 or individuals when a team cannot be formed may participate in the challenges by registering before or during the local/global finals.
Team Challenge will consist of the following Challenges:
Speedy Bee:
This is a mental arithmetic challenge that tests the ability of teams to perform mathematical calculations quickly and accurately in their heads, without the use of a calculator or other tools. Teams will be given a set of math problems and must solve as many as possible in a certain amount of time.
Logical Bee:
This challenge involves Non-verbal or numerical reasoning tasks that test the team’s ability to understand and analyse information presented in non-verbal or numerical formats, such as diagrams, graphs, tables, and mathematical operations. Tasks may include identifying and solving patterns, number sequences, relationships, transformations, logic puzzles, and picture analogies.
Analytical Bee:
This is a problem-solving challenge that tests the team’s ability to solve mathematical problems. The problems can be in the form of word problems, mathematical equations, or real-world scenarios that require mathematical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
Inquisitive Bee:
This challenge will encourage teams to talk about mathematical concepts, their existence, importance and applicability. It may include finding and presenting examples of mathematical concepts and the impact of mathematics in real-life scenarios, in the news, in the community or the industry. The teams can prepare their speeches before this challenge and they are expected to talk for 2-3 minutes. The judges will score the delivery, content, language, and overall impact of the speech.
THE PROGRAM
As you can see below, we have prepared a fun packed once in lifetime experience for you. You will explore tourist attractions in London and Cambridge and visit leisure attractions such as London Eye, Madame Tussauds, Thorpe Park, and shopping.
Young Master Challenge
Young Master Challenge is an international Mathematics and English competition for children and young people ages 10 to 17. At the Young Master Challenge, we are dedicated to helping young people achieve their full potential and become leaders in their chosen fields.
Our founders have involved in education internationally and in the UK at senior leadership levels. More than 8,000 students have participated in previous UK competitions and events organised by the founders. We are excited to offer our experience at the international level.
We believe that every young person has the potential to be a master in their field, and we want to provide them with the skills and opportunities to succeed.
We are excited to see what you can accomplish through your hard work and dedication. We can’t wait to hear your voices and see the amazing things you can achieve through the power of education and learning.
Online, Local, Global
Participants should attend online or local rounds to qualify for global finals.
Online rounds feature a knowledge test on the chosen subject, while the locals and global finals also feature thrilling team challenges.
Why Mathematics and English?
Mathematics and English are important universal languages that are essential for young people to master in today’s world. These skills are not only key to success in education, but also in many career opportunities. English as a language of words, and Mathematics as a language of numbers help us make a positive impact on the world. They are essential for many of your daily tasks. The ability to speak, read, and write clearly and fluently and understand mathematical concepts is a prerequisite for full participation in society.
We hope to inspire and challenge young people to explore and excel in these subjects.
The Challenge is open to participants from single or both subjects.
The competition resources, tests and challenges are designed to be suitable for the following age categories:
Young Master Challenge -Vision
We envisage creating an inclusive platform where young people of any ability are encouraged and supported to pursue their passions and achieve their full potential. We believe that every young person has the potential to be a master in their field, and we want to provide them with the skills and opportunities to succeed.
Young Master Challenge- Mission
Our mission is to inspire and challenge young people to excel in Mathematics and English and to recognize and reward their achievements.
Our Mascot: Honeybee
Honeybee is a great symbol of the qualities such as hard work, dedication, teamwork, and usefulness to others. We hope to inspire participants to embody these values as they strive to master their own skills and talents in pursuit of their goals and dreams.
Honeybees work tirelessly to produce the most valuable and useful food source for humans. They are also highly organized, with each member of the hive having a specific role to play in the collective effort in building and maintaining their hive.
Similarly, we expect that the Young Masters will work hard individually and as a team to gather knowledge and develop skills to produce wonderful results for themselves and their community.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
- Following fees will be charged for individual UK participants attending global Finals:
- Competitions Package Only 21-22 August 2023: £120 (Including Lunch, T-shirt, Cap, Knowledge Test, Team Challenges, Workshops and London trip on the first day)
- 5 Nights Package (20-25 August 2023): £750 (Including 5 nights campus accommodation, all meals, T-shirt, Cap, Knowledge Test, Team Challenges, Workshops, Award Ceremony, evening activities, and London trip on the first and last day)
- Full Programme, (20-27 August 2023): £1150 (Including 7 nights campus accommodation, all meals, T-shirt, Cap, Knowledge Test, Team Challenges, Workshops, Award Ceremony, evening activities, and London trip on the first and last day, Thorpe Park and Cambridge Excursions with admissions)
- Virtual Global Finals(21-21 August): £75 (Participating the challenges on ZOOM)
