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Illinois Science Olympiad

Events Clarifications


National Event Clarifications

Please review ALL clarifications and Frequently asked Questions (FAQ) on the NSO website.  Once you have done that, please review the ILLINOIS clarifications for the events (below). In any case where a National and Illinois clarification conflict, the Illinois clarification will be used.

National Science Olympiad event clarifications

National Science Olympiad Frequently Asked Questions


These are the FAQs taken from the National website which will be in effect for the 2020 ISO State Tournament: (COMING APRIL 2020)

Illinois Clarifications

Ornithology will follow the National Rules. 

Division A - Elementary

There are no ISO clarifications at this time.

Division B & C - General Clarifications for State Tournament


Division B - Grades 6-9


Division C - Grades 9-12

State Directors
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