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Title: Science Games [2020 version]
Post by: sweetiepi on January 18, 2020, 04:42:14 pm: What's less dangerous than the triwizard tournament and just as fun? It's the Science Games! 🔭🧪🔬

Returning for 2020, it is open to all- whether you're not quite in year 11 or 12, in year 11 or 12, or heck in uni and beyond! (Moderators aren't competing- that's the only restriction we have!)

From January 20th (so Monday!) to Feb 20, you are all invited to accumulate as many points as you can. Will you climb the ladder high enough and acheive the rank of master? 🤔

Want to see how you're doing? Visit our leaderboard here!

How do I get points you might ask?
- Answering questions in the Q&A threads
Spoiler
HSC: Bio Chem Physics

QCE: Bio Chem Physics Psychology

VCE: Bio Chem Physics Psychology

- Answering Challenging Questions
Bio Psych Physics Chem

- Converting Content into Questions
Bio Psych Physics Chem

- Post in insanipi's Science News threads
Bio Psych Physics Chem

- Participate in the research methods thread
Science research methods thread

- Uploading notes/guides

- Be part of these Science question chains
- PF's bio question chain
- Sine's chem question chain
- Erutepa's Physics question chain
- Erutepa's Psychology question chain

- Contribute to the science misunderstandings discussion
Physics Chem Psych Bio

- Give us a do-it-at home science experiment!
link here!

Have an idea that isn't covered? Ask us!

Notes:
Asking questions doesn't earn points, but it does help you with your studies! :)
Points allocated based on usefulness, clarity and depth of explanations by mod discretion
no points awarded for spammy-ness (you can build on or clarify existing answers, but no points will be awarded if there's no new helpfulness)
Title: Re: Science Games [2020 version]
Post by: Erutepa on January 20, 2020, 10:32:43 am: It’s the moment everyone (yes everyone) has been waiting for…
THE SCIENCE GAMES HAVE BEGUN
*cue confetti cannons and the roar of an excited crowd*

If you have some free time over the next few weeks, have a go at participating in the threads posted above! As already mentioned, these games aren’t just for people who have already done VCE science – they are for anyone (except mods/admins) and everyone. If you think you have something to contribute, we fully encourage you to do so – Not only will you be scoring points in the science games for doing so, but you will be improving your own skills and knowledge as well as perhaps even helping others!

Good Luck Sciencing!
Title: Re: Science Games [2020 version]
Post by: ArtyDreams on January 20, 2020, 12:09:53 pm: Yessss so pumped for this!! Will def be joining ;D
Title: Re: Science Games [2020 version]
Post by: Chocolatemilkshake on January 21, 2020, 07:14:48 am: This is going to be great! Thanks to all the mods who are helping run this and are giving up their time to monitor it!!!! :D
Title: Re: Science Games [2020 version]
Post by: sweetiepi on January 21, 2020, 11:20:27 am: Leaderboard update (as of last night):
whys: 11 points
Chocolatemilkshake: 2 points
Dr.Dusk: 1 point
ArtyDreams: 1 point
Coolmate: 1 point
ssillyssnakes: 1 point

Who can beat whys? ???
Title: Re: Science Games [2020 version]
Post by: whys on January 21, 2020, 11:46:07 am: Quote from: insanipi on January 21, 2020, 11:20:27 am
Who can beat whys? ???
No one ;)

I'm just kidding, we're all here for some friendly competition, right?
Title: Re: Science Games [2020 version]
Post by: Sine on January 22, 2020, 10:45:04 am: Leaderboard Update (As of last night)

1. whys 18 points
2. laura_ 11 points
3. chocolatemilkshake 6 points
4. ArtyDreams 3 points
Coolmate 3 points
6. andrew674307 2 points
NomotivationF 2 points
8. DrDusk 1 point
ssillyssnakes 1 point
Title: Re: Science Games [2020 version]
Post by: SmartWorker on January 23, 2020, 03:02:41 pm: Awesome will definitely join in!! :) :)
Title: Re: Science Games [2020 version]
Post by: Sine on January 24, 2020, 02:17:11 pm: Leaderboard Update (As of January 23rd 11.59 pm)

1. whys 21 points
2. laura_ 13 points
3. Chocolatemilkshake 8 points
4. ArtyDreams 7 points
5. SmartWorker 3 points
coolmate 3 points
7. andrew674307 2 points
NomotivationF 2 points
9. Dr. Dusk 1 points
ssillyssnakes 1 points
Title: Re: Science Games [2020 version]
Post by: PhoenixxFire on January 28, 2020, 01:30:58 pm: Current leaderboard:
1. laura_ 28
2. whys 27
3. ArtyDreams 15
4. Chocolatemilkshake 10
5. sk2000 5
=6. SmartWorker 3
=6. K.Smithy 3
=6. coolmate 3
=9. Dr. Dusk 2
=9. jnlfs2010 2
=9. ionic doc 2
=9. paulthekiller123 2
=9. slow and steady 2
=9. andrew674307 2
=9. NomotivationF 2
=16. J_Rho 1
=16. ssillyssnakes 1
Title: Re: Science Games [2020 version]
Post by: caffinatedloz on January 28, 2020, 04:35:15 pm: Quote from: insanipi on January 21, 2020, 11:20:27 am
Who can beat whys? ???

Quote from: whys on January 21, 2020, 11:46:07 am
No one ;)

I'm just kidding, we're all here for some friendly competition, right?
Still up for some friendly competition? ;D
Title: Re: Science Games [2020 version]
Post by: whys on January 28, 2020, 04:53:34 pm: Quote from: laura_ on January 28, 2020, 04:35:15 pm
Still up for some friendly competition? ;D
Of course! :D
Title: Re: Science Games [2020 version]
Post by: PhoenixxFire on January 28, 2020, 05:19:38 pm: Quote from: laura_ on January 28, 2020, 04:35:15 pm
Still up for some friendly competition? ;D
Don't be too confident, whys is back ahead of you by one point :p
Title: Re: Science Games [2020 version]
Post by: ArtyDreams on January 28, 2020, 06:42:14 pm: I need to pick up my game ha ha.

I'm coming for you laura_ & whys ;D
Title: Re: Science Games [2020 version]
Post by: jnlfs2010 on January 28, 2020, 06:46:09 pm: Quote from: laura_ on January 28, 2020, 04:35:15 pm
Still up for some friendly competition? ;D

yess i will win right now xd jk
Title: Re: Science Games [2020 version]
Post by: sweetiepi on February 01, 2020, 02:21:26 pm: Update on the leaderboard as of 2:20PM today:

1st:
whys: 31 points

2nd:
laura_: 28 points

3rd:
ArtyDreams: 17 points

4th:
Chocolatemilkshake: 10 points

5th:
KSmithy: 7 points

=6th:
DrDusk: 5 points
sk2000: 5 points

=8th:
coolmate: 3 points
SmartWorker: 3 points

=10th:
andrew674307: 2 points
Evolio: 2 points
ionic doc: 2 points
jnlfs2010: 2 points
NoMotivationF: 2 points
paulthekiller123: 2 points
slowandsteady: 2 points
ssillyssnakes: 2 points

18th (and most certainly not least :) ):
J_Rho: 1 point

Well done to all who have participated so far! There's plenty of time to get involved still as well, if you're keen on doing so! :)
Title: Re: Science Games [2020 version]
Post by: ATAR Notes Official on February 03, 2020, 09:46:44 am: We really love this initiative! Well done to everybody involved. 👏

At the end of The Science Games, we will be happy to award one set of Complete Course Notes to the top two on the leaderboard. You can choose any of the Complete Course Notes available (see VCE, HSC, QCE). Something science-related might be appropriate. ;D

Good luck, everybody!
Title: Re: Science Games [2020 version]
Post by: Bri MT on February 05, 2020, 09:58:46 am: 2 weeks + 1 day left!

You can expect to see another leaderboard update today, I wonder what the standings will be then? Good luck all :D

Edit:

Leaderboard update
1. whys 33
2. laura_ 28
3. ArtyDreams 17
4. Chocolatemilkshake 10
5. K.Smithy 8
6. DrDusk 7
7. andrew674307 & sk2000 5
9. ionic doc 4
10. coolmate, SmartWorker, & Colline 3
13. ssillyssnakes, NoMoviationF, SlowandSteady, jnlfs2010, paulthekiller123, Evolio, & Othello 2
19. J_Rho 1
Title: Re: Science Games [2020 version]
Post by: sweetiepi on February 08, 2020, 09:59:38 am: Here for the weekend motivation is a leaderboard update!
(As of 9:30 last night)

1. whys (35)
2. laura_ (28)
3. ArtyDreams (17)
4. Chocolatemilkshake (10)
5. K.Smithy (8 )
6. DrDusk (7)
7. andrew674307 & sk2000 (5)
9. ionic doc & colline (4)
11. Coolmate & SmartWorker (3)
13. ssillysnakes, NoMotivationF, slowandsteady, jnlfs2010, paulthekiller123, Evolio, Balfe, Othello (2)
21. darkz, linesido & J_Rho (1)
Title: Re: Science Games [2020 version]
Post by: PhoenixxFire on February 16, 2020, 04:19:22 pm: With just a few days left of the science games, here's the current leaderboard:
1. whys 51
2. laura_ 32
3. ArtyDreams 28
=4. Chocolatemilkshake 10
=4. K.Smithy 10
6. Dr. Dusk 9
=7. Evolio 6
=7. Colline 6
=9. coolmate 5
=9. andrew674307 5
=9. SmartWorker 5
=9. sk2000 5
=13. slow and steady 4
=13. ionic doc 4
15. rory.anderson 3
=16. ssillyssnakes 2
=16. NomotivationF 2
=16. jnlfs2010 2
=16. paulthekiller123 2
=16. ashmi 2
=16. milie10 2
=16. Othello 2
=16. Balfe 2
=16. linesido 2
=25. J_Rho 1
=25. darkz 1
=25. lm21074 1
=25. SanchaTheSeeker 1
Title: Re: Science Games [2020 version]
Post by: Ionic Doc on February 23, 2020, 03:18:37 pm: Whaaat, a month already gone by! :o

Congrats to everyone who participated in the Science Games!
(Round of applause for @whys, @laura_ and @ArtyDreams for making it on the podium as well 👏)

PS: reading all the psychology news articles was thoroughly enjoyable! (plz continue posting there ♥️)
Title: Re: Science Games [2020 version]
Post by: Erutepa on February 28, 2020, 01:43:50 pm: The science games have drawn to a close (as of the 20th of Feb) and although slightly belated, here is the final leaderboard update.
1. whys (65)
2. laura_   (42)
3. ArtyDreams (31)
4. K.Smithy (13)
5. Dr. Dusk (11)
6. Chocolatemilkshake (10)
7. ashmi   (8)
8. Colline (7)
9. Evolio (6)
10. coolmate, andrew674307, SmartWorker, sk2000 (5)
11. ssillyssnakes, slow and steady, ionic doc (4)
12. rory.anderson   (3)
13. NomotivationF, jnlfs2010, paulthekiller123, Othello, Balfe, linesido, milie10, kiwibirdau (2)
14. J_Rho, darkz, lm21074, SanchaTheSeeker, sweetcheecks, Bri...1 (1)

Firstly a massive thank you and congradulations goes out to all who participated. Through your participation in these games you have not only earned points, but you have helped others by answering questions, and helped promote threads such as the science news threads and the ask a question and answer a question threads all of which will hopefully go on to be super interesting and fantastic resources in the future! So great work everyone on making these science games a sucsess and hopefully the amazing contributions seen in the science games will continue throughout the year!

Of course while everyone made awesome contributions, a special congradulations goes out to our biggest contributers of the science games with whys running away with the gold in first place, laura_ snatching up the silver in second place, and Arty dreams grabbing the bronze in third. Amazing work to all you three for realling putting in that extra effort and making a load of amazingly helpfull posts over the last month.
To celebrate your amazing efforts, the top two places - our science games champion whys and our runner up laura_ - will be getting a set of ATAR Notes course notes!

Once again, amazing work to everyone who participated!
Title: Re: Science Games [2020 version]
Post by: whys on February 28, 2020, 02:55:05 pm: A massive congrats to everyone! I'm glad that many science threads were promoted through the science games, and that we had many contributors willing to help out others in the many science subjects. Woohoo!
Title: Re: Science Games [2020 version]
Post by: ArtyDreams on February 28, 2020, 02:57:49 pm: Congrats to the winners! I had so much fun participating in the games and I cant wait for next year. I learnt so much new things too!
And a huge thank you to the mods who helped run this - your efforts never go unnoticed :D
Title: Re: Science Games [2020 version]
Post by: Sine on February 29, 2020, 12:09:13 am: Congratulations to everyone who participated in the 2020 Science Games. Hopefully, it has enhanced everyone's understanding of their science subjects.

Fittingly, the 2020 winner being announced by the 2019 winner :D