On the written exam, five points are awarded for each correct answer, and one point is deducted for each incorrect answer. No points are given or deducted for unanswered questions. A 15-minute verification period will take place prior to the announcement of official results. The verification period provides coaches and contestants an opportunity to look over their tests and check for grading or tabulation errors, or to challenge answers for particular questions. For the hands-on contest, each problem is assigned a point value according to degree of difficulty.
Contestants are aware of the point values.
The assigned number of points is awarded for a correct solution. One point is deducted from the team score for an incorrect solution. Incorrect solutions will be returned to the team, and they may be reworked and resubmitted for additional consideration. Materials and Format - Written Contest Contestants will need to bring pencils and erasers for the written contest. The contest director will provide scratch paper.