Competitions also allow teachers to counter the negative effects of other competitive environments in which students must evolve. For example, many of my students are given a lot of trouble to get the grades that will open the doors of the University of their Choice. It is not there a constructive competition because they spend what really matters, is learning, after the success that results. To convince students that if they care to learn, follow the notes, you should be able to show them, hence the interest ...