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• What is The CLASS Challenge?

• When does The CLASS Challenge take place?

• What should I do as a teacher to organize The CLASS Challenge?

• When are the CLASS Challenge prizes delivered?

• Which grade levels are eligible?

• What skills are developed?

• What platform is used for The CLASS Challenge?

What is The CLASS Challenge?

The CLASS Challenge is a group event, separate from the individual The Big Challenge competition.
👉 It engages the entire class, fostering a positive and motivating group dynamic.

The CLASS Challenge Principles

• Duration: Over several weeks, students play on the The Big Challenge PLAY app.

• Collaboration: Each student earns points that contribute to the class’s total score.

• Divisional rankings: Classes are grouped into evolving divisions based on overall performance.

• Support for all students: Emphasis is placed on consistency and involvement, which benefits struggling students as well.

The Teacher's Role

The teacher must register the classes and invite the students. Once the event begins, students play independently, making this activity time-efficient for the teacher.

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When does The CLASS Challenge take place?

The CLASS Challenge spans 3 weeks, from January 12 to January 30, 2026.

👉 Tip: Inform students and their families of these dates so they can actively participate, including from home.

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What should I do as a teacher to organize The CLASS Challenge?

Organizing the CLASS Challenge is quick and easy for teachers.
Here are the key steps to follow:

1️⃣ Create participating classes in your user account.
2️⃣ Create student accounts or invite students to join their class via a class code.
3️⃣ Ensure all students have joined their class before the Challenge starts.

💡 Good to know: Teachers can track class progress in their account.

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When are the CLASS Challenge prizes delivered?

The CLASS Challenge prizes are shipped along with the main competition prizes in May.

💡 Good to know: These prizes can be distributed during a year-end awards ceremony, celebrating students' efforts.

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Which grade levels are eligible?

The CLASS Challenge is open to students in grades ranging from 4th Grade to Year 11 (vocational track).

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What skills are developed?

The questions for The CLASS Challenge are derived from the The Big Challenge PLAY app.
These activities focus on skills outlined in the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).

Key Skills

1️⃣ Listening and understanding: Oral comprehension of common expressions and sentences.
2️⃣ Reading and understanding: Ability to read and understand short, simple texts.
3️⃣ Writing: Writing simple sentences in response to questions or completing texts.
4️⃣ Reacting and interacting: Ability to engage in daily life conversations.

💡 Why is this important?
These skills align directly with educational objectives and help reinforce English language fundamentals.

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What platform is used for The CLASS Challenge?

The CLASS Challenge is hosted on The Big Challenge PLAY app.
👉 The platform is accessible on multiple devices:

• Smartphone

• Tablet

• Computer

Where can students participate?

Students can take part in the Challenge:

• From home (outside school hours).

• In class (during lessons, under the teacher’s supervision).

💡 Good to know: Multi-device compatibility ensures easy access for all students, regardless of their equipment.

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