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What can I do in Future Problem Solving?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Each Program is broken into three grade-focused Competition Divisions:<\/p>\n\n\n

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During a given competition season, there are five ‘levels’ of competition in each division:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Practice Problem #1 is optional, but highly recommended. Steps 1\u20133 can be submitted via a shared Google Doc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Practice Problem #2 is required for eligibility for the Qualifying Problem. All Steps are submitted via Google Docs. All teams who complete Practice Problem #2 are eligible for the Qualifying Problem.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The Qualifying Problem occurs in the Winter and is the first level of competition where teams\/individuals receive rankings for their performance in their competition component(s). Teams and individuals that perform well at this level of competition advance to the State Competition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The MN State Competition occurs in the Spring. The top teams and individuals that perform well at this level of competition advance to the International Competition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The International Competition occurs in the Summer. The topic for the International Competition is announced in the Spring.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    For competition dates and fees, please check out the Calendar<\/strong>. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    For competition topics, see Topics<\/strong>.<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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    Global Issues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Under the guidance of a teacher\/coach, students use the FPS six-step model to explore challenges and propose action plans to complex global issues.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    <\/path><\/svg><\/span>Students work in Teams of up to four or as Individuals.    <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    <\/path><\/svg><\/span>There are five annual topics. Past topics have included Fads, Financial Security, Amateur Sports, Air Quality, Genetic Engineering, and much more! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    <\/path><\/svg><\/span>Non Competitive Opportunities allow students to integrate the FPS process, the annual topics, and future scenarios into their curriculum.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    <\/path><\/svg><\/span>Action Based Problem Solving is a year-long, non-competitive program designed for use in the regular classroom and introduces students to the skills of creative problem solving in a hands-on, non-threatening manner. Teams consisting of four-six students are encouraged to work on two topics, one per semester. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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    Community Projects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Teams apply their FPS skills to real problems in their community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n