Online Challenge Tests

Online Challenge Tests provide opportunities for FCCLA members to demonstrate college- and career-readiness skills in Family and Consumer Sciences and related occupations. Members will demonstrate skills learned in their FCS courses and through their involvement in FCCLA by taking one of many online challenge tests covering state and national FCS standards.

To obtain event guidelines and policies, download the Online Challenge Events Guidelines available on the “Resources” tab of the FCCLA portal.

Email competitiveevents@fcclainc.org with any Online Challenge Tests questions

Challenge Tests at National Leadership Conference


FCCLA will be piloting the opportunity for attendees to participate in Challenge Tests at the 2024 National Leadership Conference (NLC) in Seattle, WA! These Competitive Event opportunities do not require state-level qualifications, and all members registered to attend the National Leadership Conference can participate as long as they meet all event and level requirements. Learn more.

  • Consumer Math Challenge

    Consumer Math Challenge is an applied academic math test that allows participants to complete every day consumer challenges related to Family and Consumer Sciences subject matter, including personal finance and consumer education concepts. 

    Specifics:

    • Individual Event
    • Open to Levels 1, 2, and 3
  • Culinary Math Challenge

    Culinary Math Challenge is an applied academic math test which allows participants to solve common culinary arts problems using math skills including measurements, fractions, decimals, conversions, yield percents and costs.

    Specifics:

    • Individual Event
    • Open to Levels 2 and 3
  • Early Childhood Challenge

    Early Childhood Challenge is a knowledge and skill test which allows participants to complete challenges related to Family and Consumer Sciences subject matter, including child development and early childhood education concepts. 

    Specifics

    • Individual Event
    • Open to Levels 1, 2, and 3
  • Education and Training Challenge

    Education and Training Challenge is a knowledge and skill test which allows participants to demonstrate their knowledge of education and training concepts. 

    SPECIFICS

    • Individual Event
    • Open to Levels 2 and 3
  • Fashion Construction and Design Challenge

    Fashion Construction and Design Challenge is a knowledge and skill test that allows participants to demonstrate their knowledge of fashion construction and design subject matter, including vocabulary, elements and principles of design, and textile knowledge. 

    SPECIFICS

    • Individual Event
    • Levels 2 and 3
  • FCCLA Knowledge Challenge

    FCCLA Knowledge Challenge is a knowledge and skill test which allows participants to demonstrate their knowledge of FCCLA’s programs, activities, leadership, and chapter management. 

    Specifics

    • Individual Event
    • Open to Levels 1, 2, and 3
  • Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation Challenge

    Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation Challenge is a knowledge and skills challenge that allows participants to complete questions related to Family and Consumer Sciences subject matter, including hospitality, tourism and recreation content. 

    Specifics

    • Individual Event
    • Open to Levels 2 and 3
  • Interior Design Challenge

    Interior Design Challenge is a knowledge and skill test which allows participants to demonstrate their knowledge of interior design concepts, including elements and principles of design, color and light, materials and finishes, and residential and commercial design. 

    SPECIFICS

    • Individual Event
    • Level 2 and 3
  • Nutrition Challenge

    Nutrition Challenge is a knowledge and skill test which allows participants to complete challenges related to Family and Consumer Sciences subject matter, including nutrition, wellness, and health concepts. 

    Specifics

    • Individual Event
    • Open to Levels 1, 2, and 3
  • Science in FCS Challenge

    Science in FCS Challenge is a knowledge and skills test which allows participants to complete challenges related to Family and consumer Sciences subject matter, including science and technology concepts related to food, health, and textile sciences. 

    Specifics

    • Individual Event
    • Open to Levels 1, 2, and 3

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