Master the art of quiz with The ClassAct Quiz Camp
What do you get when you marry fun and excitement with learning and knowledge? A quiz! Earlier, quiz was perceived to be an activity reserved for “nerds” only. But today, it is open for everyone who seeks to learn more and know more about the world around them. All it requires is curiosity. However, it is also important to note that quizzing requires some skill sets and that mastering the art of quiz is different from being the smartest kid in class. HT School, along with X Quiz IT, has set up a thrilling experience for curious minds aimed at helping young learners understand the art of quiz. The latter is a leading knowledge services and quizzing firm that has hosted several quizzes and knowledge-based events for the Central Government of India, prestigious educational institutions (IIT, IIM), corporate firms, media houses and so on. Read on to learn more about The ClassAct Quiz Camp and how your child can participate in it.
What is The ClassAct Quiz Camp all about?
HT School’s The ClassAct Quiz is a fantastic opportunity for budding quizmasters to challenge their knowledge while having a lot of fun. It is a 4-day long camp, over the course of which participants will be taught how to master the art of quiz. Hosted by renowned quizmasters from the country, Arvind Rajeev Sarathy, Berty Ashley and Major Chandrakant Nair, this event will offer the participants an in-depth understanding of various aspects of a quiz and numerous mock quizzes. They will also be trained to enhance their critical thinking and problem-solving skills, lateral thinking abilities and general knowledge. An actual quiz competition, The Champion’s Quiz, will be held on the fourth and final day of the camp. Top performers also get the chance of winning Amazon vouchers worth ₹10,000!
When is the camp and how can one sign up?
The ClassAct Quiz Camp will take place online from January 10th to 13th. It is open to students of grades 6-9. Participants can click here to register for it free of cost. However, only 200 entries will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Who are the quizmaster mentors?
Participants will get the unique experience of directly working with some of the most well-known quiz masters in the country. Get to know them.
Arvind Rajeev Sarathy: A well-known Quizmaster, Sarathy is an Associate Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), the Founder of X QUIZ IT, a leading knowledge services and quizzing firm based in Chennai, Tamilnadu. An avid quizzer himself, Arvind has participated and won several national level quizzes across the country. Arvind has been an external contributor for Kaun Banega Crorepati’s (KBC’s) Tamil edition for the past three seasons and is also the brain behind the questions featured in KBC Malayalam and KBC Kannada for a couple of seasons.
Major Chandrakant Nair: He is a graduate of the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune. He served in the Indian Army in multiple counterinsurgencies, high altitude and peace locations for seven years (2006–2013) and resigned as a Major in 2013. An active quizzer for the past 25 years, Nair has several accolades to his credit- he was the winner of India’s Biggest Open Quiz, the Landmark Quiz, the winner of the first TV quiz show on Malayalam mainstream television, Asian’s Mafatlal Telequiz and the winner of the Kuttikalodano Kali Quiz on Mazhavil Manorama TV Channel, to name a few. He is also a six-time winner of the World Quizzing Championship, Kerala edition, from 2014 to 2019.
Berty Ashley: He is a molecular geneticist, quizmaster, author and guitarist. He is a Senior Research Scientist at the Dystrophy Annihilation Research Trust (DART), which is the only parent-run scientific organization in the world that has the ability to make artificial DNA! When he’s not busy researching or writing grants, he’s usually at a concert or a quiz. Berty has been conducting quizzes since his school days. His love for trivia is visible in his characteristic quizzing style, which is infused with his trademark humour. He was the Senior Content Editor of Kaun Banega Crorepati’s (KBC’s) Tamil version and was responsible for creating the questions and ensuring their factual accuracy.
Why you should motivate your kid to participate in quizzes
Not only are quizzes a fun activity for students, they also provide a platform for learning that departs from a traditional classroom experience. Quizzes are more engaging mentally, and also help develop other life skills such as time management, communication, social skills, critical thinking, and sportsmanship. They help kids to develop self-awareness and also encourage them to take responsibility of assessing themselves and their calibre. Participating in quizzes boosts innovative learning, as the knowledge is not just limited to what is in the textbook. Instead, it requires application, research and a critical mind which thinks beyond the obvious and ordinary. Quiz competitions challenge one’s existing knowledge while simultaneously stimulating interest in learning about a new subject matter. So, what are you waiting for? It’s time for your child to put on the thinking cap and get InQUIZitive!