Australian STEM Video Game Challenge ACER
Students in Years 5-12 interpret the theme, then design, create and test their own playable video game either individually or as part of a team. Each entry must be supported by a designated mentor, which is usually a teacher.
Additional details
| Content type | School stories |
|---|---|
| Format | Web page |
| Integrated, cross-curriculum, special needs | STEM |
| Organisation | ACER |
| Copyright | © 2021 ACER. May be subject to statutory licence fee. |
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