Academics

Online Only Competition 

Individual Competition 

All tests must be completed during the testing window. This window is prior to the state convention. It is best to test on a desktop computer.  

No onsite component to these competitions for the state convention.  

 A student may take only ONE Academic test to include Creative Writing and Poetry.

The information needed for the test will be Beta member ID, Club ID and Sponsor email.  No other information will be entered in the testing platform.

National Beta Club Online Academic Test Proctoring & Monitoring Policy 

Purpose 

To ensure academic integrity and fairness for all participants in the National Beta Convention’s online academic testing, this policy outlines the requirements for proctoring and screen monitoring during tests. 

1. Proctoring Requirement 

• All online academic tests must be taken under the supervision of an approved live proctor. 
• The proctor must remain present for the entire duration of the test and ensure compliance with testing rules. 

2. Screen Monitoring & Screenshots 

• Students are required to consent to random and automated screenshots of their screen during the test. 
• Screenshots will be used solely to confirm that no unauthorized materials, websites, or applications are accessed during the test. 
• Screenshots may occur at the beginning of the test and at random intervals throughout. 
• All captured images will be securely stored and used only for academic integrity verification. 

3. Consent Requirement 

• Prior to beginning the test, students must agree to allow access to screenshots during testing. By accepting the student is acknowledging: 

1. The requirement for proctoring. 
2. The allowance of random screenshots during testing. 
3. The understanding that refusal to consent will result in their score being invalid. 

4. Prohibited Activities 

While the test is in progress, students are prohibited from: 

• Opening other browser windows or tabs. 
• Using a phone, tablet, or other electronic devices not explicitly permitted. 
• Consulting notes, textbooks, or any unauthorized resources. 

5. Violations & Consequences 

• Any violation of this policy, as determined by the proctor or screenshot review, will result in: 

1. Score invalidation for the test. 
2. Possible disqualification from other convention competitions. 
3. Notification to the student’s Beta Club sponsor and school. 

6. Data Privacy 

• Screenshots will not be shared with any third party outside of National Beta Club’s academic integrity process. 
• Screenshots will be deleted after the testing review period has concluded. 

Acknowledgment:   

All Clubs must agree to the National Beta Convention Online Academic Test Agreement before participating. 

These online tests are designed to offer students the opportunity to test their academic skills and to reinforce educational standards. Each of the listed academic subjects will be a 30 minute online multiple choice test to be taken during a designated testing window prior to convention. Language Arts will have 45 minutes. A club may enter one student in each grade level per content area. A student may take only ONE Academic test to include Creative Writing and Poetry. An email from the National Office will be sent to registered clubs the morning that the testing window opens with instructions to access the testing links through the sponsor portal. Test access will be linked to the registered student’s Beta Membership ID number. Changes may not be made after the finalization of registration.  If a student places for nationals, they must retest during the nationals testing window.  All testing should be monitored and supervised.  No use of AI Guided Tools, phones, web browsing or adult assistance of any kind during testing. 

All clubs must agree to the National Beta Convention Online Academic Test Agreement before participating.  

Time limit: 30 Minutes with the exception of Language Arts which will have 45 minutes. 

Competition Guidelines 

• No consultation is allowed during the testing time. Students must be supervised during all testing. 
• Completion time of all tests will be recorded. In case of a tie in scoring, the team that completed the test with the least amount of time will be declared the winner. 
• Math - Calculators are permitted but not required. 

Educational Connections 

Agriscience - Grade Level Standards 

• Animal Science 
• Plant Science 
• Soil Science 
• Agri-Business 

Biomedical - Grade Level Standards 

• Anatomy 
• Physiology 
• Biochemistry 
• Genetics 

Computer Science - Grade Level Standards 

• Internet Usage 
• Communications 
• Multimedia 
• Online Safety 
• Digital Citizenship 

Health and Physical Education - Grade Level Standards 

• Nutrition 
• Mental/Physical Health 
• Fitness Goals 
• Immune System 

Language Arts - Grade Level Standards 

• Literature 
• Vocabulary 
• Informational Text 
• Writing Foundational Skills 

Math - Grade Level Standards 

• Math Vocabulary 
• Geometry 
• Measurement 
• Numbers 
• Computation 
• Ratio/Proportions 
• Equation Expressions 
• Scientific Notations 
• Fractions 

Psychology - Grade Level Standards 

• Behavioral/Mental Processes 
• Basic Psychological Concepts and Research Findings 

Science - Grade Level Standards 

• Science Vocabulary 
• Earth Science 
• Biology 
• Physical Science 

Social Studies - Grade Level Standards 

• Geography 
• World History  
• US History 
• Social Studies Vocabulary 

Spanish - Grade Level Standards 

• Grammar 
• Spanish Expressions 
• Spanish Core Content 

Spelling - Grade Level Standards 

• Grammar 
• Position of Vowels 
• Position of Consonants 
• Patterns  
• Phonemes 

U.S. History - Grade Level Standards 

• Global Connections 
• Civic Competence 
• Historical Documents 
• Civic Issues 
• Aspects of American Ideological, Military, and Social Development 
• Political, Economic, and Social Development 

How to Enter 

• Visit www.betaclub.org/registration and follow directions. 
• Register students and then select competitions to enter. 
• Check the student that will participate in each category. 
• Changes may not be made after the finalization of registration. 

National Eligibility 

All Plaques Awarded at State Convention