Exhibition 2016

Exhibition 2016The X-Factor Event

May 5th and 6th, 2016

How are you feeling so far about your Exhibition?

• Pulse Check:– If you were to use the image of a ‘door’ to

represent your research and new learning so far:• Where are you today in terms of getting through that

door?

What is the X-Factor?

• The X-Factor is an event during the Exhibition unit of inquiry.

• It involves student ‘umbrella’ groups and a panel of ‘judges’– The 3-4 judges are from WISS– The judges serve as ‘critical friends’ to the Grade 5

students • The X-Factor is similar to the TV show,

The Dragon’s Den

The Dragon’s Den…

• The Judges and Steve Jobs: The IPad• https://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKsPLPZPkEI

What do you need to do to prepare for The X-Factor?

• You will present to the judges in your ‘umbrella’ groups – 14 groups to present

• You will present for 5-8 minutes where you and your group are with you research and new learning and how you intend to share on X-Day:– Present the importance of your issue/topic area (G)

• This is the SO WHAT!!– Share how you will present your learning on Exhibition Day

(G or I)– Action: share what you think your action will/might be as a

result of what you’ve learned (I)

The Judges• The judges will ask you questions about your

issue/topic, your presentation medium and/or about your Action idea.

• These questions are meant to HELP YOU.

• The judges will then give you suggestions to consider for your final preparations for X- Day.

• The Feedback is meant to REALLY HELP YOU!!

The X-Factor judges will give feedback

Some samples from last year at AISB

Who gets the feedback?

• YOU!!• Your teachers• Your mentors• All the other WISS teachers involved in

Exhibition: Ms. Adrienne, Ms. Lisa, Ms. Freya and Ms. Doreen

• The Feedback is used to help you in your final preparations for X-Day!!

Details

• The X-Factor will be held on Thursday AND Friday, May 5th and 6th

• It will start in at 8:45am and go until 1:30pm• Student groups will receive their feedback

when all groups have presented to the judges.• Mentors will also receive the feedback; they

will use it when meeting with you during the week of May 9th – 13th

Schedule for the 2-day event

• Day 1: Thursday, May 5th

– 8:45 – 10:00 (3 groups)– 10:40 – 11:50 (3 groups)– 1:00 – 1:40 (1 group)

• Day 2: Friday, May 6th – 8:45 – 10:00 (3 groups)– 10:05 – 10:25 (1 group)– 10: 40 – 11:50 (3 groups)

Questions?