What is Brainfinity?

Brainfinity is a collaborative problem solving challenge, a unique competition in the region in which elementary school students in years 5 through 8 and high school students solve real-life problems in teams using all the benefits of Information Technology.

This allows students to experience project-based learning (PBL), which enables them to explore topics they are interested in through an entirely different approach.

PBL principles were used in Matematika 5, a textbook created by professors Ivan Anić and Radoje Košanin. A problem solving competition such as this one helps students strengthen their cognitive abilities, learn about teamwork, explore their curiosity and enhance their critical thinking skills.

Learn more about the rules

Take a look at Brainfinity 2020

The three Brainfinity stages

Brainfinity comprises three rounds. The first task is to solve the Brainfinity problems published on the website on each 25th of the month until February. Afterwards, teachers/mentors help their students solve the Brainfinity challenge, and the best teams qualify for the finals that take place in Belgrade.

Brainfinity problemi1. Brainfinity problems

Brainfinity problems are posted on the website on the 25th of each month. By successfully solving the problems, the teams qualify for the following stage – the Brainfinity Challenge. Read more »

2. Brainfinity Challenge

The challenge, which contains 3 assignments, is posted on the website in late March. The teams have 2 hours to complete the challenge and can do so from any location. All they need is a computer with an Internet connection. Once they have completed the tasks, the teams submit their answers to the jury. Read more »

Finale3. Brainfinity Finals

In the finals which be held in Belgrade, the teams need to solve 2 new tasks in the informal surroundings where they can use all the benefits of modern technology. The teams have 2 hours and 30 minutes to not only solve the tasks, but also to prepare a presentation they will send to the jury. Afterwards, they have to decide on a method for presenting their solutions. Read more »

How to create a team in 5 steps?

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1. Think of a team name

Create a four-member team and think of an original team name. If you register a team name that already exists, you will be assigned a number, as well. So, be as original as possible!

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2. Find a mentor

One of the rules is to find a teacher who will guide through the competition. Discuss it with your teammates and vote, and check whether the teacher is willing to embark on this adventure with you.

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3. Create a team logo

Think of what best describes your team, what your favorite colors are and try to incorporate all these elements into a team logo. Use an online editor to create a distinctive visual identity for your team and let your imagination run wild.

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4. Make a team photo

A group photo will represent your team throughout the competition. Here we expect you to employ innovation and creativity. Ask your parents or friends to help you make the best shot. And don’t forget – the mentor is also a part of the team.

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5. Create a team email

We suggest you name your email after your team name. This will allow you to not only remember your email easily, but to strengthen your team image as well. Surely you know that almost every company in the world has an official email address?

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Register and may your detective work begin

The competition is open to all elementary school students in years 5 through 8 and high school students who are interested in logical problem solving and brain games. A team competes in the class of the oldest team member.

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What makes this competition unique?

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Take a look at how students and teachers can benefit from Brainfinity

Brainfinity Children give their best in challenges such as Brainfinity

Brainfinity Strengthening cognitive abilities using empirical examples

Brainfinity Children find unusual math problems interesting

Brainfinity A unique method for learning the rules of logic

Brainfinity Solving different life situations in a modern fashion

Brainfinity Strengthening team spirit and curiosity

Brainfinity Developing one’s ideas and forming new ones

Brainfinity Improving debating skills

Brainfinity IT at the service of science

Brainfinity Solving logical puzzles stimulates the students’ minds

Brainfinity No fear of failure – any way of thinking is right

Brainfinity Preparation doesn’t require hours of practicing predefined tasks

Brainfinity “Little geniuses” easier to spot

Brainfinity Provoking creativity

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Meet the Brainfinity 2021 jury

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Nemanja Đorđević

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Zorana Lužanin

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Ivan Anić

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Mladen Stamenković

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Aleksandra Rosić

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Take a look at previous Brainfinity tasks

What others say about Brainfinity

Brainfinity promotes STEAM subjects and problem-based thinking

“It gives me great pleasure that my team participated in Brainfinity, a competition that promotes STEAM subjects and problem-based thinking, allowing them to prepare themselves for labor market challenges.”

Sanja Ječmenica

teacher

Skills necessary for future employment

“This is a great experience where we learned how to efficiently and quickly solve problems in a team, which is really important for my future calling.”

Vojin Prokopijević

student

Challenges children seldom encounter

“Brainfinity enabled us to compete in challenges we haven’t see so far. The children apply systematized knowledge from different areas which they cannot showcase in other competitions.”

 

Suzana Drljača

teacher

Bolstering the children’s confidence

“At Brainfinity, I learned that I can achieve any goal, as long as I work hard for it”

 

Aleksa Gavrilović

students and winner of Brainfinity 2020

A competition where you don’t learn by heart

“This competition is really related to IT; we use laptops and it’s the first competition where you don’t learn anything by heart”

 

Lav Milić

student and winner of Brainfinity 2020

Interdisciplinary approach to learning

“This competition is great because it combines mathematics and reality. I particularly like its interdisciplinary nature. Brainfinity teaches you how to solve a problem that’s not just physics or just the Serbian language, but matemastrohemogeolinguistics”

 

Nemanja Đorđević

member of the Brainfinity 2020 jury

Teamwork is a must

“Brainfinity works only if we communicate; if we’re united and work together.”

 

Katarina Banjac

student

More than just textbook knowledge

“Other competitions require children to show the knowledge they gained from textbooks, but here they can use logic and combine their skills by working together in a team”

 

Tanja Martić

teacher

Indispensable help from the mentors

“Help from the mentors meant a lot. This kind of support is precisely what you need for a competition like this one”

 

Žana Jelovac

student and winner of Brainfinity 2020

A competition for the future

“Brainfinity is a unique competition that develops the students’ overall skills. I think this is a competition for the future”

 

Jelena Savković

teacher

Brainfinity improves teachers as well

“The students learn about problem-solving and teamwork through real-life tasks. As a teacher, I learned a lot at Brainfinity through the use of modern digital technologies in education. It’s dynamic, interesting and unique”

 

Aleksandra Živković Gavrić

teacher

A place where there are no teacher-student barriers

“Help from the mentors meant a lot. This kind of support is precisely what you need for a competition like this one”

 

Dragana Marić Peruničić

teacher

The children are pushing past their limits

“This is totally different and new. At Brainfinity, the children learned that they can achieve much more than they think in a short amount of time”

 

Svetlana Savović

teacher

Our children need problem-solving

“Problem-solving is very important for our children. It is a great challenge for the students and teachers alike. Brainfinity requires you to think and apply new skills. We’re expecting more interesting tasks in the future”

 

Tanja Olear Gojić

teacher

Interaction and learning

“The competition was very interesting. All of us communicated, solved problems and spent quality time together”

Iva

student and winner of Brainfinity 2019

A relaxed environment that engages the participants

“Brainfinity tasks are based on entrepreneurial competencies. The children are relaxed, stress-free and deeply committed”

 

Radoje Košanin

teacher

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