FPS Competitive Divisions

Global Issues Problem Solving (Team)

$105.00 per team – Click Here for Registration Info

In Global Issues Problem Solving (GIPS) students in grades 4-12 compete in teams of four to research and problem-solve topics of current relevance in the world. Teams complete two practice problems (optional), which are evaluated and returned with feedback. They then submit a third problem to try to qualify for the competitive State Bowl. Qualifying teams are invited to compete at State for the opportunity to represent Florida at the annual International FPS competition in June. See: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NB5CxAUNow&sns=em (fast forward to 2:42)

Global Issues Problem Solving (Individual)

$75.00 per student – Click Here for Registration Info

Individual Global Issues Problem Solving is designed to give self-motivated, confident students the opportunity to compete, using the same format as the Team Division but completing shorter booklets independently. This is an ideal option for coaches who have a few extra students who won’t fit evenly onto teams. Individuals complete two practice problems (optional), which are evaluated and returned with feedback, and then submit a third problem to qualify for the competitive State Bowl. Qualifying individuals are invited to compete at State for the opportunity to represent Florida at the annual International FPS competition in June.

Community Problem Solving (Team or Individual)

$75.00 per team or $75 per individual – Click Here for Registration Info

In Community Problem Solving (CmPS), teams in grades 4-12 use the FPS process to identify and solve current problems in their own communities. This experience builds hands-on problem solving skills, strengthens analytical skills and leadership ability, and offers many different types of communication opportunities—all while actively involving students in giving back to the community in which they live. Teams spend the year working on the problem they chose, and compete for invitation to the State Bowl and the International competition. Because teams may include 15 or more students, this is an excellent experience for whole classrooms. Individuals are also welcome in Community Problems Solving and will be evaluated separately. See: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1_QL169aY0&sns=em

Scenario Writing (Individual)

$35.00 per entry – Click Here for Registration Info

Scenario Writing gives students in grades 4-12 who are interested in creative writing the opportunity to research any of the year’s topics and compose a creative, dramatic, and futuristic scenario. Length of entry is a maximum of 1,500 words. Winning scenarios are chosen to compete at the International competition. See: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSQePNTiBhI&sns=em

Scenario Performance (Individual)

$35.00 per entry – Click Here for Registration Info

Scenario Performance (ScP) is for students who enjoy telling stories. Students in grades 4-12 are challenged to create a story that is between 4-5 minute duration, set at least 20 years in the future, and arises from any one of the topics set for Scenario Writing in the FPS year. Submission will take the form of a video file of the student delivering an oral telling of their story, undertaken in one take without any edits. See: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDpv84hwdzU&sns=em

International Competition

Teams, individuals, scenario writers, and community problem solvers who qualify for the State Bowl compete for the opportunity to represent Florida at the International Conference, which will be held in June. At least one team/individual from each level of Global Issues, Community Problem Solving, Scenario Writing, and Scenario Performance will move on to compete at the International Conference. This is an exciting opportunity that students will not want to miss, if selected. Florida students will be among 2,500 students from around the world participating in the competition. For more information about the FPS International Competition,, visit www.fpspi.org.

FPS Non-Competitive Curricular Divisions

Action-based Problem Solving (K-9) (Individual or Team)

$50.00 per class – Click Here for Registration Info

This year-long, non-competitive component (AbPS) is designed for use in the regular classroom and introduces students to the skills of global issues problem solving in a hands-on, non-threatening manner. Students are encouraged to work on two topics, one per semester. Three divisions are offered: Primary (grades K-3), Junior (grades 3-6) and Middle (grades 6-9).