Rules

Our goal

We want to make See Think Wonder accessible to everyone. The Qualification Challenge is designed to facilitate learning.

How it works?

• Online Challenge: Qualification Challenge has two rounds, first round & final round. In each round, each challenger will take the challenge separately not as a team. After the final round, you will know at which stage your current level has reached.
• Dates: 
• First round: December 28-29, 2024 (Sat-Sun)
• Final round: January 25-26, 2025 (Sat-Sun).
• Required Time: 
• First round: The online challenge website will be accessible for two days during the first round. Complete the challenge at your convenience; it typically takes 1-2 hours.
• Final round: The final round follows the same format. The website will be open for two days, with an estimated completion time of 2-3 hours.
• Language: Chinese and English. You can select your preferred language.

Who can participate?

• Main Audience: 15-18 year-olds.
• Others: Individuals outside the age range of 15-18 are also welcome to join. The challenge is open to participants of all ages who wish to learn and apply the Harvard Thinking Routine skills.

Prizes

• See Think Wonder Certificate: You will receive Gold/Silver/Bronze Certificate or a Proof of Participation after you complete both rounds. For a detailed breakdown of the assessment criteria, please refer to the "Rubrics" section below. 

Rubrics

• First Round
• See: Identify and record at least three specific observations from the image. Only observations that can be directly pointed out with your finger will be counted, demonstrating your ability to differentiate between facts and assumptions.
• Think: Demonstrate your ability to draw logical conclusions based on your observations. Clearly articulate your thought process using the phrase "This is what I think because I saw..."
• Final Round: Each dimension will be scored on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 indicating exceptional alignment and 1 indicating minimal alignment. To receive a score of 5, a challenger's performance must closely adhere to the rubrics provided. Conversely, a score of 1 is awarded for performance that demonstrates limited alignment with the rubrics.
• 1. See | Comprehensive Observation
• All observations must be based on details that can be pointed out in the image.
• The observations are of significant relevance to the topic and can be utilized as a reference point for proposal development.
• A substantial quantity of valuable information is observed, encompassing details that may not be readily apparent.
• 2. Think | Logical Inference
• Clearly indicate how one's inference is derived from specific observations.
• Able to connect observations, common sense, and inferences into logical hypotheses.
• 3. Think | Critical Evaluation
• Exhibit a critical attitude towards one's own inferences, acknowledging their shortcomings and recognizing the need for additional verification.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the methods needed to substantiate the claims made in inferences.
• 4. Wonder | Evidence-based Ideas
• Outline the specific evidence and reasoning that led to your proposal. The argument should be logical and easy to follow.
• Identify the fundamental needs within a problem set and develop novel approaches to fulfill the same objectives.
• The proposal considers various stakeholders, short/mid/long-term impacts, side effects, returns and investments, etc.

Certificate level

• Gold Level: Reach 5 pionts in all dimensions of the Rubrics below.
• Silver Level: Reach 5 points in See (Comprehensive Observation) and Think (Logical Inference), and reach 4 points in Think (Critical Evaluation) and Wonder (Evidence-based Ideas).
• Bronze Level: Reach 4 points in See (Comprehensive Observation) and Think (Logical Inference).
• Proof of Participation: Participants completing all challenges but haven't reached the Bronze Level

Note: Participants who do not complete the entire challenge, including the final round, will not receive a proof of participation. 

Our goal

Help students apply See Think Wonder to creation and problem-solving in real-world settings, cultivating future talents for society.

How it works?

• Team Challenge: Form a team of three to submit a written proposal. Selected teams will attend a 3-day Hackathon in Taipei.
• Requirement: Students aged 15-18 who rank in the top 225 globally in the Qualification Challenge are eligible.
• Dates:
• Written Proposal due by March 21, 2025
• 3-Day Hackathon: April 18-20, 2025.
• Language: Chinese

How to form a team?

• School teams: Members of school teams.
• Non-school teams: See Think Wonder Organizing Team will form cross-school teams for you. If you have preferred partners, you can submit your team list to us. Your partners need to be eligible to join too.

Prizes

• See Think Wonder Honor Certificate, STW Souvenirs, Professional Headshots, Twin Oaks Scholarship, Twin Oaks Courses, and Corporate Gifts.

Rubrics 

• 1. See | Comprehensive Observation
• The "factual basis" should be derived from objective observations, first-hand data, or highly credible sources. Able to observe facts, form opinions, and know what questions to ask to obtain key foundational facts.
• The observations are of significant relevance to the topic and can be utilized as a reference point for proposal development.
• 2. Think | Logical Inference
• Clearly indicate how one's inference is derived from specific observations.
• Able to connect observations, common sense, and inferences into logical hypotheses.
• 3. Think | Critical Evaluation
• Exhibit a critical attitude towards one's own inferences, acknowledging their shortcomings and recognizing the need for additional verification.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the methods needed to substantiate the claims made in inferences.
• 4. Wonder | Evidence-based Ideas
• Outline the specific evidence and reasoning that led to your proposal. The argument should be logical and easy to follow.
• Identify the fundamental needs within a problem set and develop novel approaches to fulfill the same objectives.
• The proposal considers various stakeholders, short/mid/long-term impacts, side effects, returns and investments, etc.