For Competitors

Competition Format

The Brain Bee consists of both a written and an oral round. The written round is a timed exam with a combination of multiple choice and free response questions. The top scorers in the written round continue to the oral round in which competitors respond to questions by writing answers on flash cards. There will be prizes for the winners and snacks for everyone!

How to Prepare

To prepare for the Brain Bee, just read the Brain Facts book! You can learn everything you’ll need for the competition in this free ebook.

If you’re curious to learn more, you can also reference Neuroscience: Science of the Brain.

 

For a deeper look, we recommend the excellent textbook Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain (Bear, Connors, & Paradiso). You can buy it on amazon.com or request it from your local library.

 

Additional Resources

Study Guides:

vermontbrainbee.com/prepare/study-guide/

brainbee.natsci.msu.edu/prepare/preparation-guide/

Sample Questions:

dental.umaryland.edu/brainbee/for-the-competitor/sample-questions/

vermontbrainbee.com/prepare/sample-questions/

nzbbc.wikispaces.com/Mock+Brain+Bee+Questions