BIOLOGY EXPLORER COMPETITION
Biology Explorer Competition (BEC) is an annual online national school-level competition that introduces general knowledge about biology and life sciences.
INTRODUCTION
Biology Explorer Competition (BEC) is an annual online national school-level competition that introduces general knowledge about biology and life sciences.
This competition’s focus on students from Standard 4 up to Standard 6 (primary school) and Form 1 up to Form 5 (secondary school) and Pre-University students allows for a broad range of participants with varying levels of academic backgrounds.
The aim of this competition is to encourage students’ interest and give exposure to students about biology and life sciences.
Biology Explorer Competition program in Malaysia comprises two stages;
- Biology Explorer Competition
- Malaysian Biology Olympiad (MyBO)
- Selection Camp
- National Training Camp
- International Biology Olympiad (IBO)
OBJECTIVES
- To foster students' interest and provide exposure to the field of life sciences learning
- To emphasize the importance of curiosity and empower student in nurturing their interest and passion for the life sciences subject
- To improve the teaching and learning of life sciences in schools.
- To develop the skills needed in order to develop an environmental insight
- To acquire basic scientific research skills of making an observation and the ability to discern between an observation, a conclusion and an assumption
- To promote national cooperation in exchanging ideas and materials about life sciences
WHO SHOULD JOIN
Primary Student
Public School
- Standard 4 up to Standard 6
International School
- Year 4 up to Year 6
Secondary Student
Public School
- Form 1 up to Form 5 & Pre-U
International School
- Year 7 up to Year 11 & Pre-U
FORMAT OF QUESTIONS
Method
Online
Questions
30 objective questions
Languages
English & Bahasa Melayu
Answering time
1 hour 30 minutes
Necessity
- PC/Laptop
- Stable internet connection
IMPORTANT DATE
- Registration Open (School) : 14 October 2024
- Registration Closed : 10 December 2024
- Registration Open (Individual) : 1 November 2024
- Biology Explorer Competition Day : 22 December 2024
- Competition Result : January 2025
AWARD AND CERTIFICATES
Each participant will receive a certificate of participation. Awards will be given to the top scorers, according to the percentiles as shown below. The awards are symbolic, not an actual medal.
TOP 10%
Gold, Silver & Bronze certificate award recipients
NEXT 40%
Honorable Mention certificate recipients
REMAINING 50%
Participation certificate recipients
The top 10% scorers in the Biology Explorer Competition are invited to participate in the Malaysian Biology Olympiad (MyBO). From the participants in MyBO, several students will be chosen for the National Training Camp. This stage is likely to involve a more in-depth assessment of their knowledge, skills, and potential in the field of biology and life sciences.
The selected students will receive training from experts in relevant industries, and based on their performance, the four best students will be chosen to represent Malaysia in the International Biology Olympiad (IBO).
