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Contest Categories and Sample Questions
Braille Speed and Accuracy
(Sophomore, Junior Varsity, Varsity)
In this event, contestants listen to a tape-recorded story and must transcribe it into braille. Contestants are ranked from lowest to highest, based on the number of correct words (including punctuation) they transcribe from the page. A point is subtracted for each word that contains one or more mistakes, including missing or extra words.
Sample contests for Speed and Accuracy:
Sophomore Speed and Accuracy Sample (mp3 file)
Sophomore Speed and Accuracy Answers (BRF file)
Sophomore Speed and Accuracy Answers (Word file)
Junior Varsity Speed and Accuracy Sample (mp3 file)
Junior Varsity Speed and Accuracy Answers (BRF file)
Junior Varsity Speed and Accuracy Answers (Word file)
Varsity Speed and Accuracy Sample (mp3 file)
Varsity Speed and Accuracy Answers (BRF file)
Varsity Speed and Accuracy Answers (Word file)
Braille Spelling
(Apprentice and Freshman)
Contestants are asked to spell braille vocabulary words correctly. Points are earned for each correctly spelled word. Extra points are given for additionally brailling the contracted version of the word correctly.
Sample contests for Braille Spelling:
Apprentice Spelling Words (BRF file)
Apprentice Spelling Sentences (BRF file)
Apprentice Spelling Words (Word file)
Apprentice Spelling Sentences (Word file)
Freshman Spelling Words (BRF file)
Freshman Spelling Sentences (BRF file)
Freshman Spelling Words (Word file)
Freshman Spelling Sentences (Word file)
Chart and Graph Reading
(Sophomore, Junior Varsity and Varsity)
Contestants read raised-line images called tactile graphs and earn points by correctly answering a series of multiple-choice questions about the content. Contestants are ranked based on the most points earned.
Please take note: We have made one significant change to our contest this year. Students participating in the Sophomore category will now take the Charts & Graphs contest instead of the Braille Spelling contest. Our National Advisory Committee recommended this change to reinforce the use of tactile graphics at a younger age. This gives students in grades 5-6 the opportunity to demonstrate their competence with raised line drawings in The Braille Challenge contest.
Sample contests for Chart & Graph Reading:
Sophomore Charts and Graphs Sample (BRF file)
Sophomore Charts and Graphs Sample (Word file)
Sophmore Charts and Graphs Answers (BRF file)
Sophomore Charts and Graphs Answers (Word file)
Junior Varsity Charts and Graphs Sample (BRF file)
Junior Varsity Charts and Graphs Sample (Word file)
Junior Varsity Charts and Graphs Answers (BRF file)
Junior Varsity Charts and Graphs Answers (Word file)
Varsity Charts and Graphs Sample (BRF file)
Varsity Charts and Graphs Sample (Word file)
Varsity Charts and Graphs Answers (BRF file)
Varsity Charts and Graphs Answers (Word file)
Proofreading (All)
Contestants read a series of braille sentences, some with grammar, punctuation or spelling errors. Contestants are asked to choose the multiple-choice option that is brailled correctly.
Sample Contests for Proofreading:
Apprentice Proofreading Sample (BRF file)
Apprentice Proofreading Answers (BRF file)
Apprentice Proofreading Answers (Word file)
Freshman Proofreading Sample (BRF file)
Freshman Proofreading Answers (BRF file)
Freshman Proofreading Answers (Word file)
Sophomore Proofreading Sample (BRF file)
Sophomore Proofreading Answers (BRF file)
Sophomore Proofreading Answers (Word file)
Junior Varsity Proofreading Sample (BRF file)
Junior Varsity Proofreading Answers (BRF file)
Junior Varsity Proofreading Answers (Word file)
Varsity Proofreading Sample (BRF file)
Varsity Proofreading Answers (BRF file)
Varsity Proofreading Answers (Word file)
Reading Comprehension (All)
Contestants read a story in braille to themselves and then answer 10 multiple-choice questions. Based on the content, contestants are ranked in order based on the number of questions they can answer correctly.
Sample Contests for Reading Comprehension:
Apprentice Reading Comprehension Sample (BRF file)
Apprentice Reading Comprehension Sample (Word file)
Apprentice Reading Comprehension Answers (BRF file)
Apprentice Reading Comprehension Answers (Word file)
Freshman Reading Comprehension Sample (BRF file)
Freshman Reading Comprehension Sample (Word file)
Freshman Reading Comprehension Answers (BRF file)
Freshman Reading Comprehension Answers (Word file)
Sophomore Reading Comprehension Sample (BRF file)
Sophomore Reading Comprehension Sample (Word file)
Sophomore Reading Comprehension Answers (BRF file)
Sophomore Reading Comprehension Answers (Word file)
Junior Varsity Reading Comprehension Sample (BRF file)
Junior Varsity Reading Comprehension Sample (Word file)
Junior Varsity Reading Comprehension Answers (BRF file)
Junior Varsity Reading Comprehension Answers (Word file)
Varsity Reading Comprehension Sample (BRF file)
Varsity Reading Comprehension Sample (Word file)
Varsity Reading Comprehension Answers (BRF file)
Varsity Reading Comprehension Answers (Word file)
Braille Literacy Resources
The Braille Challenge is designed to set a high standard of achievement for braille students. Like any discipline, braille proficiency takes study and practice. If you are looking for more ways to challenge yourself throughout the year, check out this list of resources that may help you hone your braille skills.
