{"id":12066,"date":"2024-09-30T18:43:47","date_gmt":"2024-09-30T16:43:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/?p=12066"},"modified":"2026-05-12T07:48:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T05:48:13","slug":"apprendre-en-jouant-concours-castor-informatique-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/en\/2024\/09\/apprendre-en-jouant-concours-castor-informatique-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn by playing. Take part in the Castor Informatique 2024 contest"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">If you are looking to introduce your students to the fascinating world of IT in a fun way, the <a href=\"https:\/\/castor-informatique.fr\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Castor Computing Competition 2024<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is an event not to be missed. This great international competition, which runs from 10 November to 21 December 2024, is expecting nearly 700 000 participants this year, promising to be a rewarding experience for your students from CM1 to senior year.<\/p>\n<p>The purpose of the contest is to <strong>raising young people\u2019s awareness of IT and digital sciences<\/strong>. The main target group is middle and high school students, with a focus on Digital Science and Technology (DST). The competition will be of particular interest to teachers of technology and mathematics.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-13434 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ConcoursCastor.jpg\" alt=\"Castor Computer Competition\" width=\"512\" height=\"288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ConcoursCastor.jpg 512w, https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ConcoursCastor-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Held annually in November. It takes place under the supervision of a teacher, in the classroom or in the computer room. In 2023, he gathered in France <strong><span class=\"index-important\">688 837 participants<\/span>\u00a0in 3810 establishments. A deserved success. <\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a27dee77f07d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a27dee77f07d\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/en\/2024\/09\/apprendre-en-jouant-concours-castor-informatique-2023\/#Quest-ce_que_le_Concours_Castor_Informatique\" >What is the Castor Informatique Competition?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/en\/2024\/09\/apprendre-en-jouant-concours-castor-informatique-2023\/#Comment_se_deroule_le_Concours_Castor_Informatique\" >How is the Competition Castor Informatique?.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/en\/2024\/09\/apprendre-en-jouant-concours-castor-informatique-2023\/#Pourquoi_participer\" >Why participate?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/en\/2024\/09\/apprendre-en-jouant-concours-castor-informatique-2023\/#Comment_sinscrire_au_Concours_Castor_Informatique_2024\" >How do I register for the 2024 Castor Informatique Competition?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quest-ce_que_le_Concours_Castor_Informatique\"><\/span>What is the Castor Informatique Competition?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Castor Computing Competition is an international competition that aims to<strong> Introduce young people to the fundamental concepts of computer science and digital sciences.<\/strong> Established in Lithuania in 2004, the competition quickly gained popularity, reaching more than 50 countries. In France, it is organized by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.france-ioi.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the France - iOi Association<\/a> in collaboration with ENS Paris-Saclay and Inria. Since its launch in 2011, the competition has established itself as a reference for fun computer learning.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"ai-text\">The contest consists of a series of interactive challenges<\/span> very playful<span class=\"ai-text\">, ranging from logic and algorithms to information and programming. Problems are designed to be challenging, but also fun to encourage learning. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"ai-text\">Each participant receives a certificate at the end of the competition and the best scores are rewarded with<\/span> <span class=\"ai-text\">awards and distinctions. The 2024 edition promises new puzzles and challenges to test skills in <a title=\"3 Tools to Solve Math Problems Step by Step\" href=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/2019\/01\/outils-pour-resoudre-des-problemes-mathematiques\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">problem solving<\/a> young people.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Note that in the meantime, <strong>You can play without limit the challenges of previous years.<\/strong> Ideal to get your hands on.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comment_se_deroule_le_Concours_Castor_Informatique\"><\/span>How is the Competition Castor Informatique?.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\">The contest consists of a 45-minute interactive challenge series with approximately 18 questions. These questions are set out in <strong>four levels of difficulty, thus adapting to the level of pupils<\/strong>, whether they are in CM1 or in senior grade. The exercises cover various aspects of computing such as information representation, algorithmic thinking, practical applications, data structures, and logic sets. The competition exercises are very successful, both interactive and stimulating.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\">Students can participate alone or in pairs, under the supervision of their teacher in a computer room. Once the competition is completed, detailed corrections are provided, and diplomas are awarded based on the scores obtained. In addition, the best participants are invited to continue the adventure with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.algorea.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Algor\u00e9a competition,<\/a> which deepens programming skills.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-12069\" src=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Concours_Castor_Informatique_\u2014_Plateforme-1024x638.jpg\" alt=\"Defis from last year&#039;s contest\" width=\"720\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Concours_Castor_Informatique_\u2014_Plateforme-1024x638.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Concours_Castor_Informatique_\u2014_Plateforme-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Concours_Castor_Informatique_\u2014_Plateforme-768x478.jpg 768w, https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Concours_Castor_Informatique_\u2014_Plateforme-1536x956.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Concours_Castor_Informatique_\u2014_Plateforme.jpg 1696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pourquoi_participer\"><\/span><strong class=\"font-bold\">Why participate?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\">For teachers, the Castor Informatique Competition is a great opportunity to engage students in learning essential digital skills. The proposed challenges are designed to stimulate critical thinking and creativity, while making IT accessible and fun. By participating, students not only strengthen their understanding of computer concepts, but also develop transferable problem-solving skills. It\u2019s not nothing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\">In addition, teachers have access to a bank of questions from previous years, making it possible to prepare students throughout the year and easily create a continuous and progressive learning environment.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-13435 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/castor_informatique2024-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"IT Beaver Competition 2024\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/castor_informatique2024-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/castor_informatique2024-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/castor_informatique2024-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/castor_informatique2024-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/castor_informatique2024.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comment_sinscrire_au_Concours_Castor_Informatique_2024\"><\/span>How do I register for the 2024 Castor Informatique Competition?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/coordinateur.castor-informatique.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Entries for the 2024 Castor Competition<\/a> are open. Each school appoints one or more coordinating teachers, who are responsible for registering their classes via the official competition website. This role of coordinator also makes it possible to monitor students' performance and guide them throughout the process.<\/p>\n<p>The competition takes place over four weeks, between November and December, but can be held at any time during this period. All entrants receive detailed corrections once the contest is over.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The<span class=\"ai-text\"> the Castor Informatique Competition <\/span>great opportunity<span class=\"ai-text\"> for students and teachers of<\/span> <span class=\"ai-text\">develop and enhance their computer and problem-solving skills. <\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span class=\"ai-text\">This is one way <\/span>playful<span class=\"ai-text\"> learn and d<\/span>e to learn about<span class=\"ai-text\"> world of code, computational thinking and digital<\/span> and why not arouse vocations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-body font-regular leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\"><strong class=\"font-bold\">Main Points to Remember<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"text-body list-disc pl-8 py-1.5 [&amp;_ul]:pl-4 [&amp;_ul]:py-0 [&amp;_ol]:pl-4 [&amp;_ol]:py-0\">\n<li>The Castor Computing Competition is an opportunity for students to dive into IT through engaging challenges.<\/li>\n<li>The event runs from 10 November to 21 December 2024, with around 700 000 participants expected.<\/li>\n<li>It promotes the development of essential digital skills for the benefit of students and teachers.<\/li>\n<li>As a teacher, you have access to a bank of questions from previous years to support learning and preparation throughout the year.<\/li>\n<li>Successful participants can continue their adventure with the Algor\u00e9a competition, which focuses on more in-depth programming skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are looking to introduce your students to the fascinating world of IT in a fun way, the Castor Informatique 2024 competition is an event not to be missed. 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