Rules, Scoresheets, & Question Distribution

Middle & Elementary School Divisions Official Rules

Individual Competitions (Bees):

• Middle School and Elementary Regional Finals Rules (National Geography Bee, National History Bee, & National Science Bee)
• Middle School and Elementary National Championships Preliminary Round Rules (All Bee competitions)
• Middle School and Elementary National Championships Playoff Scoring System (All Bee Competitions)

Team Competitions (Bowls):

• National History Bowl Rules

For All Competitions:

• Conventions and Standards for Answer Acceptance for All International Academic Competitions Bee and Bowl Competitions

Varsity and Junior Varsity Division Official Rules

National History Bowl:

• Official Rule Book
• Rules Summary for National Championships
• National History Bowl – Moderator Guide

Individual Competitions (Bees):

• National History Bee Regional Tournament Rules Summary
• Rules Summary for Preliminary Rounds in Bee Competitions at the National Championships
• Scoring System for Playoff Rounds in Bee Competitions at the National Championships

For All Competitions:

• Conventions and Standards for Answer Acceptance for All International Academic Competitions Bee and Bowl Competitions

Scoresheets

• IAC Varsity & Junior Varsity Divisions – Bee Scoresheet for Regional Tournaments
• IAC Varsity & Junior Varsity Divisions – Bee Scoresheet for National Championships Preliminaries
• IAC Elementary and Middle School Divisions – Bee Scoresheet for Regional Finals

Question Distribution

• National History Bee Question Distribution
• National History Bowl Question Distribution
• National Political Science Bee Question Distribution
• National Geography Bee Question Distribution
• US History Bee Question Distribution
• National Science Bee Question Distribution
• National Academic Bee Question Distribution
• National Qualifying Exam Distribution