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This was our first time organizing a knowledge and culture quiz for all Chinese second and background language students in grades 8-12. Although it was a relatively new initiative, we gained valuable experience and insights throughout the process. Based on our reflection, we have identified several areas for improvement in the future, particularly in adapting to Australian school settings:

这次是我们首次组织为所有8-12年级第二语言和背景语言中文学生提供的知识竞赛，虽然规模尚不成熟，但在此过程中我们获得了一些宝贵的经验和反思。针对以下几个方面，我们在将来会进一步改进和提升：

1) There were issues with the allocation of competition rooms. During the individual challenge, it would have been more organized to use separate classrooms for each of the four competition groups instead of conducting them all in the same hall, which caused confusion in distributing the exam papers.

首先，竞赛考场分配存在问题。在进行个人挑战赛时，应该将四个不同的竞赛组教室分开使用，而不是在同一间大厅内同时进行，造成试卷分发的混乱。

2) It would be beneficial to use colored paper for the different level exam papers to make it easier for participating students and supervising teachers to distinguish them at a glance.

其次，试卷应该使用彩纸，以便于参赛同学和负责老师可以一目了然分辨出来。

3) We acknowledge that some questions were too difficult. In designing the exam questions, teachers should consider the students' actual language proficiency and cultural understanding.

第三，题目难度过高。在设置试题时，老师们应该根据学生的实际语言水平和文化理解能力来出题。

4) The volume of on-site marking was quite significant. To alleviate the pressure on teachers, we need to streamline the design of the written exam and simplify the marking process.

第四，现场阅卷量过大。现场笔试的设计应该更加简化，以减轻老师现场阅卷的压力。

5) We need to improve our familiarity with online platforms such as Buzz and Kahoot to enhance their effectiveness and maximize their potential in future competitions.

第五，对在线程序的运用不够熟练。我们需要进一步研究如何更好地利用在线工具如Buzz和Kahoot等。

6) We understand the inconvenience caused by the timing of the competition. Due to extracurricular activities, many students could only join the competition after 6 PM. Therefore, we had to adjust the official start time from 5:30 PM to 6 PM to accommodate everyone's schedules.

第六，竞赛时间带来的不便。由于很多学生在晚上有课外活动，我们不得不将竞赛的正式开始时间从5:30改为6点，以迎合大家的时间安排。

7) There were issues with communication and information dissemination. Some students did not provide their email addresses during registration, resulting in delayed notifications or failure to receive quiz booklet. This led to some students submitting blank exam papers or achieving lower scores. Additionally, the use of nicknames during online quizzes also presented challenges.

第七，信息交流不到位。部分学生在报名时没有填写邮箱联系方式，导致他们无法及时收到通知或复习资料。这也导致了一些考生出现白卷或低分现象。此外，在线答题中使用昵称等也带来了一些问题。

8) We need to be cautious with the terminology used in the competition. The term " Written Test" (written exam) raised concerns among some students, potentially adding unnecessary pressure and leading them to withdraw from the competition.

第八，竞赛术语的使用要小心：一些老师提出“笔试”这一术语可能会给学生带来压力，进而导致他们退出比赛。

Through this reflection, we are committed to making improvements and enhancing future competitions to provide a better experience for all participants.

通过对这些问题的反思，我们将努力改进并提升未来的比赛，为所有参与者提供更好的体验。