Utah Academic Decathlon 2005-2006 General Rules
CHEATING:
If a proctor finds a student in any unauthorized communication or using any type of cheating method, the proctor must report the incident to the State Director and his/her decision will be final and irrevocable.
IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS:
All test materials pertaining to an individual student must contain his/her identification number in order to be accepted for scoring. An individual student's name SHOULD NOT APPEAR ON TEST MATERIALS.
LEAVING THE TESTING ROOM:
If a student must leave the testing room for any purpose, he/she must first secure the permission of the proctor, and the time lost may not be made up at another time.
SUPER QUIZ-ORAL:
The oral event is held before a large audience; therefore, spectators are requested to be as quiet as possible in order to give each student an equal opportunity.
TARDINESS:
Students have the responsibility of being in the proper test room at the time each test begins. If a student is tardy, he/she will NOT be allowed to make up time lost or to have the instructions repeated.
TEST MATERIALS:
All materials necessary for taking the various written tests will be supplied by the proctor. Students are NOT permitted to bring additional materials or equipment to the Academic Decathlon tests.
BEHAVIOR CODE:
The behavior code will be enforced throughout the entire competition.
CALCULATORS:
USAD Calculator Policy 2004–2005
The United States Academic Decathlon has always endeavored to reflect current high school curriculum and instruction in our competitions. Recent surveys of calculator use in high schools nationwide indicate that calculators are now used in the vast majority of high school mathematics courses across the country, and our decision to allow calculators is consistent with this practice in math instruction.
After reviewing the policies of the major testing institutions and consulting state directors, USAD has adapted MOST of the American College Testing (ACT) and College Board (SAT program) guidelines for calculator use as stated below.
I. Competitors May Use Calculators for the Mathematics Test
If competitors wish to use calculators on the USAD Mathematics Test, they are responsible for bringing them to the test. Calculators will not be provided for students who do not bring their own. Calculator use is permitted only for Mathematics; competitors will not be allowed to use calculators on any other test.
II. Permissible Calculators
If a competitor wishes to use a calculator, it can be only a basic, four-function, scientific calculator, provided it has none of the features listed in Section III below.
III. Prohibited Calculators
Calculators with any of the following features are NOT allowed in USAD competitions:
Because companies are continuously introducing new products, it would be impossible for USAD to maintain an up-to-date list of specific model numbers that possess these features. If a competitor is uncertain whether a particular calculator will be allowed, the student should bring a backup that does not possess any of the features in question. No backup calculator will be provided for any competitor whose calculator is disallowed.
IV. Competing without a Calculator
Competitors may opt to take the Mathematics Test without a calculator; however, USAD is suggesting competitors use a basic, scientific calculator for solving the trigonometry test items.
V. Calculator Failure during a Test
If a competitor's calculator stops working during a test, the student should continue taking the test without a calculator. No additional calculator will be provided, and the competitor will not be allowed to take the test again later. However, as noted in Section III above, a competitor may bring a backup calculator and/or spare batteries to the test.