The Quadathlon Cup

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Core Domain Event · Verbal Reasoning (VR)

The Written Challenge

A high-challenge verbal reasoning event in which students respond to a curriculum-linked prompt, develop their ideas with depth, and communicate them through clear, purposeful, and original writing.

Primary Domain: Verbal
Format: Individual writing response
Focus: Thinking through writing
Builds: Clarity, insight & control
Core Domain Event · Quantitative Reasoning (QR)

The Maths Reasoning Challenge

A high-challenge quantitative reasoning event in which students interpret information, model problems mathematically, solve non-routine tasks, and justify conclusions through careful analysis.

Primary Domain: Quantitative
Format: Individual challenge
Focus: Thinking through mathematics
Builds: Modelling, precision & judgement
Core Domain Event · Non-Verbal Reasoning (NVR)

The Abstract Reasoning Challenge

A high-challenge non-verbal reasoning event in which students use pattern recognition, visual logic, and structured reasoning to solve increasingly demanding problems with minimal language demand.

Primary Domain: Non-Verbal
Format: Individual challenge
Focus: Pure visual logic
Builds: Pattern fluency, accuracy & control
Core Domain Event · Spatial Reasoning (SR)

The Sustainable Design Challenge

A high-challenge spatial reasoning event in which students respond to a real-world brief by planning and presenting a practical, well-structured design solution within defined constraints.

Primary Domain: Spatial
Format: Individual design response with teammate collaboration
Focus: Spatial logic through design
Builds: Planning, feasibility & independent design
Integrated Championship Event · VR-Led, Cross-Domain

The Academic Challenge

A curriculum-linked academic reasoning event in which students use knowledge, understanding, interpretation, and application across the year’s theme to answer rigorous questions based on varied forms of material.

Lead Domain: Verbal Reasoning
Format: Individual academic paper
Focus: Knowledge in use
Builds: Interpretation, application & judgement
Integrated Championship Event · Cross-Domain

The STEM Innovation Pitch

A high-challenge cross-domain team event in which students analyse a real-world problem, develop a practical and original solution within defined constraints, and deliver a clear, persuasive pitch supported by reasoning and evidence.

Event Type: Team innovation challenge
Lead Domain: Verbal Reasoning
Focus: Problem-solving through innovation
Builds: Feasibility, persuasion & teamwork
Integrated Championship Event · Cross-Domain

Quiz Match

A fast-paced live team challenge in which students compete in a theatre-style setting, answering curriculum-linked questions that test knowledge, rapid reasoning, and cognitive agility across multiple domains.

Format: Live theatre team challenge
Focus: Speed, accuracy & coordination
Question Mix: Knowledge + rapid reasoning
Builds: Cognitive agility under pressure