The world's most inclusive math competition.

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.

What is the competition?

Real data. Real questions. Open to every student.

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.

Why join

Why should schools join?

Applied skills

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

Creative thinking

Foster creativity and critical thinking.

Inspire the next generation

Inspire the next generation of data scientists.

Free & curriculum-ready

It's free and a great way to integrate applied math into the curriculum.

Competition details

Two tracks. Participate in one — or both.

Track 1Asynchronous

Poster Project Competition

Student submissions: Students create a comprehensive visualization answering their research question, including their complete visualization, an explanation of their process, and citations of all data used.
Connects well with IB, AP and UK math courses. Also great for high school math clubs.
Registration begins now through October, school groups begin work in November, 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.

Your support team

Jim & Katherine

Educator support, video calls, guidance

Track 2Live · March 2027

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.
Students work collaboratively with their classmates to create dynamic and innovative insights about their world.