Task Types at “Beaver” Contests
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Education process is connected with computers in different ways. Therefore, it is necessary to find proper place for computers in this process. One way to attract young people is using computer-based competitions. There are well-known programming competitions (Olympiads in Informatics) where deep knowledge of programming and algorithms is necessary. However, only a small part of students is involved in these competitions. During the last years, an information technology competition for all students from age 10 to 19 was developed and implemented in some countries. The name “Beaver” is connected with the hardworking, intelligent, goal seeking and lively animal. Creation of interesting tasks is one of the most important issues of the competition. This paper deals with criteria for developing as well as selection of tasks for the “Beaver” competition.
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