You’ve heard all about the Staples Spectacular Student Challenge — the event that kept over 40 high schoolers riveted for 12 hours Saturday, as they researched, analyzed, synthesized, wrote and calculated their way toward a $10,000 prize.
Now you can read it, in all its 10-page glory.
Before “06880” provides the link, however, a warning: Sit down. Get comfortable. Pour yourself a nice soothing coffee or tea (or whatever).
And imagine how you would have handled this question when you were in high school.
To see the type of thinking Staples encourages today, click here.
Petey Menz has no problem with the Staples Spectacular Student Challenge question. (Photo by Julia McNamee)