The World’s most Inclusive Math Competition.

Accessible - Free - Engaging

Welcome to the World Insights Competition by the World Data Lab, a unique opportunity for high school students and teachers to delve into data research and analysis.

This competition allows high school students to interpret and visualize data, transforming raw numbers into meaningful patterns and insights using innovative tools from the World Data Lab. By engaging with insights, students will develop their understanding of data and its uses in various fields.

Because students can choose the math used, questions to be asked, and format of their project, and is free to join while requiring no travel, the World Insights Competition is the most accessible math competition in the world.

What is the competition?

Why Do Schools Join?

Enhance mathematical, analytical, and data visualization skills through an innovative project

  • Foster creativity and critical thinking

  • Inspire the next generation of data scientists

  • It’s free and a great way to integrate applied math into the curriculum

Competition Details - The two Tracks

Track 1 - Asynchronous Poster Project Competition

  • Student submissions: Students will create a comprehensive visualization answering their research question. Included will be their complete visualization, explanation of their process and their citations of all data used. 

  • Connects well with IB, AP and UK math courses. Is also great for high school math clubs.

  • Registration begins now through October, School groups begin work in November and Submissions are due in March of every year.

  • Support is available from Jim, Katherine or an affiliate educator for a video call, answering questions, connecting with students, offering guidance and more. Updates and tools are regularly provided throughout the school year.

Track 2 - Hackathon-Styled Live Event

  • To take place on a March 2027 Saturday, this single-day live event will guide students from start to finish with their data analysis project.

  • The format will be through Zoom, and will include live guidance stage by stage, interactions across the participating schools, and an engaging MC as students work collaboratively with their classmates to create dynamic and innovative insights about their world.

Resources

  • Our school guide, offering teachers, math coaches and other a full understanding of our competition and how to lead it.

  • Our student guide that walks students through our process, allowing for independence in their experience.

  • Support videos [example][example] that support teachers and students to help them make the best materials possible. A kit of all support materials are available to participating schools.