Spotting a student’s gift for mathematics early on usually isn’t complicated. Children can be pretty young when they first display mathematical thinking – including recognising numeric patterns or showing interest in quantitative information in the world around them. “Perhaps it …
Among the most common questions we hear from parents when they sign up their child or children for ICAS is: How can I support them? What can I do to help them prepare? That makes total sense — because the …
We often hear from teachers who know all about the benefits of school competitions, but struggle with preparing for them. Your school has signed up for ICAS for the first time, and you want to set up your students for …
The ability to write effectively is a fundamental life skill. Irrespective of your purpose, profession or area of interest, it’s a skill that few of us can afford to lack. Writing has often been pigeonholed as one of the “creative …
The ICAS competition has been running for more than 40 years. If you’re reading this, it’s likely that it has in some way been a milestone for your schooling life, or for your children’s school life. For generations now, ICAS …
As educators who’ve faced seemingly endless obstacles in recent times, it’s a boost to have a reminder of the original purpose and joy behind teaching. That’s why we’ve put together a treat for you: the chance to hear it straight …
Every year, swathes of students around the world choose to participate in academic competitions such as spelling bees, Maths Olympiads and writing competitions. Much like any extracurricular activity such as sports or music, taking part in competitions in addition to …
ICAS turns 40 this year – and it’s fair to say that it has evolved and matured with plenty of character, complexity and spirit. Here, some of our key and longer-term team members reflect on the aspects of the competition …
The world keeps changing as digital technology becomes more deeply embedded in our lives, particularly in our jobs. Many jobs have disappeared, and new jobs are constantly being created. Employment and career focus is also becoming much more fluid than …
As most teachers and parents know, winning an ICAS medal means celebrating students’ academic triumphs on the international stage, in a similar way that a sports tournament does. What many schools may not realise is that the very act of …