Metro Middle Grades Knowledge Bowl (MGKB) is a season of academic competitions where students in grades 6-8 answer questions about history, literature, mathematics, science, current events, and everything in between. Meets take place after school at middle schools around the Twin Cities.
During a meet, teams of 6 students begin with the written round, where they work cooperatively to complete a multiple-choice test. Based on their team’s written round score, they’re placed into rooms where 3 teams of 5 students compete to answer questions read by a KB coach or volunteer.
The MGKB Season includes an optional Kick-Off Meet, two Regular Season Meets, one Regional Meet, and an optional Statewide Meet. MGKB aligns with Minnesota Academic Standards in Science, Math, Social Studies, and English Language Arts.
Registration
Registration fees are based on BrightWorks membership status. To find out if your school/district is a member, please see the updated membership list.
Kick-Off Meet (optional): BrightWorks Member: $30 per team / Non-Member: $50 per team
Regular Season: BrightWorks Member: $150 per team / Non-Member: $300 per team
Statewide Meet (optional): $50/team
Schedule
2023-2024 Middle Grades Knowledge Bowl Schedule
Scores
The following score sheets will be live links to automatically update during each meet. Follow along from Anywhere! If you get an error or are asked to sign into your Google account, it means that scores are currently being entered and will be updated soon.
After the meet is over, the score sheet will be posted.
Kick-Off Meets
November 16 – Shakopee East MS
Regular Season Meets
Meet 1 – December 5 – Mahtomedi MS
Meet 1 – December 7 – Skyview MS
Meet 1 – December 14 – Shakopee East MS
Meet 2 – January 18 – John Glenn MS
Regional Meets
State Invitational Meet
Sponsors
If you would like to learn more about sponsoring a meet for the 2024-2025 MGKB season, please contact Katie Wenzel at 612-638-1554.
Coach Resources
All Things MGKB (Handbook, Rules, Metro Directory, Hosting, Equipment Order Form, etc.)
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