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The Rest of The BEST AWARD COMPETITION. Rich Pozzi MSCD Engineering Technology. BEST Award Presentations. Team Exhibit and Interviews Richard Pozzi Spirit and Sportsmanship Richard Pozzi. Exhibit & Interview Score Sheet. Purpose of Exhibit & Interview.
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The Rest of The BEST AWARD COMPETITION Rich Pozzi MSCD Engineering Technology
BEST Award Presentations • Team Exhibit and Interviews • Richard Pozzi • Spirit and Sportsmanship • Richard Pozzi RM BEST Teacher/Mentor Institute
Exhibit & Interview Score Sheet RM BEST Teacher/Mentor Institute
Purpose of Exhibit & Interview • An understanding of the game theme • Demonstrate how the team has promoted BEST in the school and community To creatively communicate the following information through a display and discussion with judges: RM BEST Teacher/Mentor Institute
Exhibit & Interview Process • Judges will visit table exhibits of each BEST team between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm • Teams may be visited by several different judges during this period • Visits will be at tables, in pit and in stands, at the judges’ discretion • Judges will have score sheet that requires them to evaluate every item listed in the evaluation section of the rules RM BEST Teacher/Mentor Institute
Exhibit Guidelines • Standard 29” x 72” table will be provided • Display must not exceed floor space of 10’x10’ and 10’ height • Skirting for table not provided • Each team should bring one extension cord and one power strip • Other exhibit items may be used • Additional equipment (audio-visual, extension cords) will be responsibility of the team • Each team is responsible for security of its own materials and equipment RM BEST Teacher/Mentor Institute
Exhibit Guidelines (cont.) • Mark all materials with identification and contact information • Set up exhibit after team photo during time for robot check-in • Exhibits should be manned by students from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm • At least one student rep must be present to respond to Judges’ questions on robot design & construction • Candy and food items are not permitted as complimentary handouts • Each team is responsible for breakdown and clean-up of exhibit following awards ceremony RM BEST Teacher/Mentor Institute
Exhibit Scoring Categories Exhibits will be evaluated on: • Sharing information and/or technology resources, and mentoring other schools • Presentationsand robot demonstrations to other schools & community groups • Publicity (materials, media/press) within school and community about BEST • Fundraising&/or sponsorship efforts • Use of technology, display models or boards, or multi-media • Creativity in incorporating game theme into design and presentation of exhibit • Compliancewith specifications (space allocation) RM BEST Teacher/Mentor Institute
Interview Scoring Categories Interviews may occur at the Table Exhibit, in the Pit, and in the Stands and will be evaluated on: • Evidence of students’ enthusiasm,learning experience and understandingof the game theme • Evidence that team recruitmentincluded multiple grade levels and students from a cross-section of the school population • Evidence that studentswere the primary designers and builders of robot RM BEST Teacher/Mentor Institute
The Spirit and Sportsmanship Score Sheet RM BEST Teacher/Mentor Institute
Evaluation of Spirit and Sportsmanship • Evaluation will occur throughout the competition • The following will be observed: • Spirit promoted by the team during competition • Team’s conduct throughout the day • Seating area • Table display area • Game floor • Pit area RM BEST Teacher/Mentor Institute
Evaluation of Team Spirit Team spirit includes: • Display of vigor and enthusiasm • Use of signs, posters, t-shirts, props, etc. • Cheerleaders, mascots, costumes, bands, etc. • Band limited to maximum of 10 instruments • Bands play ONLY during their team’s 3-minute round • No powered instruments, sirens, air-horns, etc. • Evidence of community involvement (for example community supporters present on Game Day) RM BEST Teacher/Mentor Institute
Evaluation of Sportsmanship Sportsmanship includes: • Outward display of sportsmanship • Helping other teams in need • Conduct and attitude considered befitting participation in sporting competitions • Grace in winning or losing • Evidence that students (not adults) are the pit crew RM BEST Teacher/Mentor Institute
Remember • Materials submitted by teams must be the work of the student participants. • Your team’s efforts are being judged by a distinguished team of judges. • Your team members will be representing your team and your school at all times during the competition; judges will be present during those times as well. • Scores among the teams often differ by only fractions of a point. • Enjoythe experience ! RM BEST Teacher/Mentor Institute
Read the rules • Fill in all the boxes • Read the rules • Have a good time ONE MORE TIME: RM BEST Teacher/Mentor Institute
East High at 2010 Regional RM BEST Teacher/Mentor Institute
Other Regional Exhibits RM BEST Teacher/Mentor Institute
Other Regional Exhibits RM BEST Teacher/Mentor Institute
BEST Award Internet link http://best.eng.auburn.edu Competition > Current Game Rules > The BEST Award > General Rules RM BEST Teacher/Mentor Institute