Child Genius (American TV series)

ROUND 1: Mathematics Each competitor was given two minutes to answer as many mathematics question as they could. Question consisted of adding and multiplying a series of number together (i.e. 526 + 216 + 345). For the first minute competitors were allowed to use a pencil and paper to solve, but for the second minute they could only use their minds.

ROUND 2: Geography Competitors were given 90 seconds to answer as many geography related questions as possible.

• High Scores:
  • First Place: Ryan - 18 (11 Math, 7 Geography)
  • Second Place: Jaxon - 16 (10 Math, 6 Geography)
  • Third Place: Vanya - 14 (5 Math, 9 Geography)
• Eliminated:
  • Izzy - 8 (3 Math, 5 Geography)
  • John - 6 (2 Math, 4 Geography)
  • Christopher - ? (? Math, 5 Geography)
  • Eden - 5 (2 Math, 3 Geography)
  • Liam - 5 (1 Math, 4 Geography)

ROUND 1: Human Anatomy The remaining 15 competitors were given 10 Human Anatomy questions.

ROUND 2: Memory Each competitor was given a full deck of playing cards in a different order. With only one hour to memorize, the competitors had to recite the order of their cards. Once they got one wrong, or could not remember any more cards they were out.

• High Scores:
  • First Place: Katherine - 62 (10 Anatomy, 52 Cards)/Tanish - 62 (10 Anatomy, 52 Cards)
  • Third Place: Vanya - 50 (8 Anatomy, 44 Cards)
• Eliminated:
  • Jaxon - 14 (4 Anatomy, 10 Memory)
  • Robbie - 17 (4 Anatomy, 13 Memory)
  • Madison - 1 (1 Anatomy, 0 Memory)

ROUND 1: Vocabulary The remaining 12 geniuses were given 3 minutes to answer up to ten questions about Vocabulary.

ROUND 2: Astronomy Competitors were given 90 seconds to answer up to 10 questions about Astronomy.

• High Scores:
  • First Place: Graham - 18 (10 Vocabulary, 8 Astronomy)
  • Second Place: Vanya - 17 (10 Vocabulary, 7 Astronomy)
  • Third Place: Katherine - 16 (8 Vocabulary, 8 Astronomy)***Tanishq also received a 16 Composite Score, However, per the rules, a tiebreaker goes to the competitor with the more even spread of scores, which goes to Katherine.
• Eliminated:
  • Adi - ? (? Vocabulary, ? Astronomy)
  • Alexa - 3 (1 Vocabulary, 2 Astronomy)

ROUND 1: Zoology Competitors were given 90 seconds to answers up to 10 questions about Zoology, such as classification, identification, and anatomy.

ROUND 2: Spelling Competitors were given 10 words to spell.

• High Scores:
  • First Place: Graham - 17 (9 Zoology, 8 Spelling)**Second Place: Tanishq - 17 (9 Zoology, 8 Spelling)**Third Place: Katherine - 17 (9 Zoology, 8 Spelling)***Graham, Tanishq, and Katherine all received the same composite score, as well as the same spread. This led to a secondary tiebreaker which gave the win to whoever had the most correct answers in a row.
• Eliminated:
  • Katie - 8 (1 Zoology, 7 Spelling)
  • Kellan - 6 (5 Zoology, 1 Spelling)

ROUND 1: U.S. Presidents Each competitor was given 2 minutes to answer up to 15 questions about the U.S. Presidents

ROUND 2: Logic Competitors were given 5 minutes to solve up to 15 logic problems.

• High Scores:
  • First Place: Ryan - 22 (8 U.S. Presidents, 14 Logic)
  • Second Place: Yeji - 21 (9 U.S. Presidents, 12 Logic)
  • Third Place: Graham - 19 (11 U.S. Presidents, 8 Logic)
• Eliminated:
  • Tanishq - 15 (6 U.S. Presidents, 9 Logic)
  • Jason - 10 (2 U.S. Presidents, 8 Logic)

ROUND 1: Current Events The remaining 6 competitors were each given 2 and a half minutes to answer up to 15 questions relating to current world and historical events.

ROUND 2: Earth Sciences Each genius has 2 2 and a half minutes to answer up to 15 questions relating to Earth Sciences (including Biology and Geology)

• High Scores:
  • Katherine - 25 (10 Current Events, 15 Earth Sciences)
• Eliminated:
  • Binyamin - 12 (7 Current Events, 5 Earth Sciences)
    • As of this episode there was only one top scorer named, and one competitor eliminated

ROUND 1: Inventions The remaining 5 geniuses will have 2 and a half minutes to answer up to 15 questions about technology, inventions, and inventors that have changed society.

ROUND 2: Literature & Arts Competitors are given 2 and a half minutes to answer up to 15 questions about literature, drama, and art.

• High Scores:
  • Vanya - 23 (11 Inventions, 12 Literature & Arts)
• Eliminated:
  • Ryan - 12 (5 Inventions, 7 Literature & Arts)

ROUND 1: Sudden Death The Final Four Competitors each received 5 minutes to answer up to 25 questions ranging from all 14 topics. The finalist with the lowest score after the round would be eliminated.

• Eliminated:
  • Katherine - 7/25

ROUND 2: Academic Olympiad The remaining 3 geniuses were given 10 minutes to answer up to 50 questions from all 14 subjects covered throughout the competition. The competitor with the most correct answers would be named Child Genius 2015

• 2nd Runner-Up: Graham - 18/50 $5,000 Academic Scholarship
• Runner-Up: Yeji 24/50 $10,000 Academic Scholarship
• CHILD GENIUS 2015: Vanya Shivashankar 30/50 $100,000 Academic Scholarship

It's the first week of the Child Genius competition, and twelve 9–12 year old Child Geniuses, with high achieving, driven parents in tow, prepare to battle it out in this week's rounds--math and memory--all hoping to win a one hundred thousand dollar college fund prize and the title of "Child Genius."

ROUND 1: Mathematics Each competitor has 2 and a half minutes to answer up to 10 mathematics questions (including simple operations and percentages). Players were allowed to use pencil and paper for the first minute, but not the remaining minute and a half.

ROUND 2: Memory Each competitor was given a full deck of playing cards in a different order. With only one hour to memorize, the competitors had to recite the order of their cards. Once they got one wrong, or could not remember any more cards they were out.

• High Scores:
  • First Place: Chancellor (59)
  • Second Place: Claire/Arnav (28)
• Eliminated:
  • Jenna - n/a
    • Jenna forfeited the Memory round due to a meltdown and chose not to participate in the ceremony, therefore quitting the competition.

ROUND 1: Spelling Each competitor is given 10 words to spell.

ROUND 2: Geography Each competitor has to answer up to 10 geography related questions.

• High Scores:
  • First Place: Claire - 20
  • Second Place: Arnav/Adrian/Vivek - 17
• Eliminated:
  • Drake - 1

ROUND 1: U.S. History Each competitor has to answer up to 10 questions relating to the history of the United States.

ROUND 2: Logic Each competitor were given to solve 10 logic problems.

• High Scores:
  • First Place: Arnav - 18
  • Second Place: Adrian/Claire/Vivek - 15
• Eliminated:
  • Selah - 8

ROUND 1: Current Events

ROUND 2: Human Body

• High Scores:
  • First Place: Adrian/Jaden - 19
  • Second Place: Arnav/Iris/Vivek - 18
• Eliminated: Gianna

ROUND 1: Literature and Fine Arts Each competitor are given to answer 10 questions based on arts, literature, and drama.

ROUND 2: Vocabulary Competitors are given 10 vocabulary questions.

• High Scores:
  • First Place: Adrian/Arnav/Claire/Vivek - 20
  • Second Place: Sam/Jaden - 18
• Eliminated: Iris - 14

ROUND 1: Advanced Math Each competitor is given 10 math problems to solve but at a higher level of complexity.

ROUND 2: Speed Memory

• High Scores:
  • First Place: Arnav - 18
  • Second Place: Claire/Chancellor/Sam - 17
• Eliminated: Jaden - 14

ROUND 1: Advanced Spelling Each competitor are given ten college-level words to spell to which they spell forwards, backwards, and they will have to unscramble the word on the monitor and spell them.

ROUND 2: World Landmarks

• High Scores:
  • First Place: Sam - 18
  • Second Place: Vivek - 16
• Eliminated: Chancellor - 12

ROUND 1: Advanced Logic

ROUND 2: World History

• High Scores:
  • First Place: Adrian - 20
  • Second Place: Arnav - 18
• Eliminated: Vivek - 11

ROUND 1: Advanced Science

ROUND 2: Specialty Subject Each competitor chose a topic that they knew well.

• High Scores:
  • First Place: Adrian - 19
  • Second Place: Arnav/Claire - 18
• Eliminated: Sam - 17