About Academic Decathlon
Welcome Decathletes and Support Team Members!
Our competition theme for 2023-2024 is TECHNOLOGY AND HUMANITY!!!
Our first meeting will be on Friday, August 25th after school in Room 701! All are welcome to join (we will have snacks!) and bring a friend with you!
Our 2023-2024 Academic Decathlon team is hopeful that they will carry on the tradition of excellence in Academic Decathlon competition that Lincoln has experienced in the past!
For more info on joining our premier academic team, email the coaches:
Ms. Kwan at [email protected] or Ms. Crabtree at [email protected] or Ms. Seo at [email protected]
NOTE: We are still looking to add team members for our current competition year. Please let us know if you are interested!
We are looking for curious, bright students at all grade levels and GPAs--you do NOT have to have a 4.0 to compete in Academic Decathlon! Please come and talk to us for more information--this is your chance to be a part of an intense, fun, and fascinating academic competition!
Helpful Websites:
DemiDec website--for tons of quizzes, tests, and study tools!
Quizlet (NOTE: to join our Decathlon group on Quizlet, let Ms. Crabtree know your email so she can invite you to join).
About Academic Decathlon:
An annual high school academic competition organized by the non-profit United States Academic Decathlon Association. The competition consists of seven multiple choice tests, two performance events, and an essay. Each team member competes in all ten events against other students in his or her division, and team scores are calculated using the top two overall individual scores from each team in all three divisions. The ten events require knowledge in many academic disciplines. Students must take seven multiple choice tests in art, economics, language and literature, math, music, science and social science.
This year, we are offering Academic Decathlon as a class. ANYONE can be in this class and you do earn elective credit for taking it! Talk to Ms. Kwan and Ms. Crabtree for more info.
The California Academic Decathlon (Acadeca) competition consists of 10 events covering a wide range of topics. The events are designed to challenge students in various areas of academic excellence, including:
Art - This event tests students' knowledge of art history and requires them to create an original work of art based on a specific theme.
Music - Students must demonstrate their knowledge of music theory, history, and composers, as well as perform a prepared piece of music and sight-read a piece they have never seen before.
Literature - This event tests students' understanding of works of literature, including poetry, drama, and prose.
Science - Students are tested on a wide range of scientific topics, including biology, chemistry, and physics.
Mathematics - This event tests students' knowledge of math concepts and requires them to solve complex problems.
Economics - Students must demonstrate their understanding of economic principles and issues, including microeconomics, macroeconomics, and international trade.
Social Science - This event tests students' knowledge of history, geography, and political science.
Essay - Students must write an essay on a specific topic, demonstrating their ability to synthesize and articulate complex ideas.
Speech - Students must deliver a prepared and impromptu speech, demonstrating their ability to communicate effectively.
Interview - Students are interviewed by a panel of judges, who ask questions related to the theme of the competition and the student's overall academic knowledge and achievements.
