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Coding HS

# Description


Participants take a test, which concentrates on aspects of coding, to qualify for the semifinal round of competition. Semifinalists develop a software program – in a designated amount of time – that accurately addresses an onsite problem.


# Theme


The following programming languages may be used to complete the assigned problems: 

  • C version C17

  • C++ version C++20

  • C# version 8

  • Java version 21.0

  • Javascript/Node version 18.19

  • Python version 3.9

  • Ruby version 3.2

  • Rust version 1.75

  • Swift version 5.10


Participants will be presented with a series of coding problems that must be completed on site at the conference. Evaluation will be based on the successful completion of the problems and the time in which it takes students or teams to complete all the challenges.


Careers Associated
  • Computer Software Engineer

  • Mathematician

  • Programmer


# Oklahoma Eligibility


Entries are limited to two (2) teams of two (2) individuals per chapter.


# State Competition Information

Team members will take an online exam over computer science and coding at the State Qualifier on March 4th to determine the semifinalists for the onsite challenge. Students will take the test individually and scores will be averaged for a team score. Information for registering for the state qualifier can be found here.


Participants must bring:​

  • Laptop capable of running solely on battery power for up to two (2) consecutive hours

  • one (1) spare battery

  • pencil and paper

  • No WiFi is available so all software development tools needed for the competition must be downloaded and accessible.


# Coordinators


The individuals listed below are familiar with the event and available to give guidance. Please email them if you have questions regarding this event.


Jeff Wooden

Jeff.Wooden@francistuttle.edu

Event Coordinator

Susan James

susan.james@edmondschools.net

Event Manager

OKTSA

TSA is a national, non-profit organization of high school and middle school student members who are engaged in STEM. Since TSA was chartered in 1978, over 5,000,000 members have participated through competitions, intracurricular activities, leadership opportunities, and community service.

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