Teacher/Mentor Institute Awards & Judging Linda Scott Lori Lazuk July 30-31, 2015.

Teacher/Mentor Institute

Awards & Judging

Linda ScottLori Lazuk

July 30-31, 2015

BEST Philosophy

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• The students will get the most from the process if they do the work

• Mentors and Teachers should help the students realize the students’ ideas

• The six-week development process is more important than the game-day competition

• BEST does not stand for “Beat Every Single Team”BEATEVERYSINGLETEAM

BEST Award – Team Participation is Optional• Project Engineering Notebook 30 pts• Marketing Presentation 25 pts• Team Exhibit and Interview 20 pts• Spirit and Sportsmanship 10 pts• Robot Performance 15 pts

2015 Awards Overview

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National Mandatory Awards• Robot Competition “Game”

requires Project Engineering Notebook

• Founders Award For Creative Design

• Most Robust Machine• Software / Simulation

(NEW)

Selected Optional Awards• Sportsmanship (RM/FR)• Best Rookie Team (RM/FR)• Craftsmanship (RM)• Project Engineering Notebook

(RM)• Outreach (FR)• Most Creative Exhibit (FR)• Marketing Presentation (FR)

For your team to compete in the

2015 BEST Award, you must notify us by 25 September

Mandatory Awards (1 of 2)

Robotics Competition (Game) - Awarded to the teams whose machines finish 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th

Robotics Competition (Game) includes: seeding round matches determine 7 of 8

semi-finalists 1 wild card match – Among the remaining

teams with the 4 highest Project Engineering Notebook Scores! This determines the 8th semi-finalist

Semi-final matches determine 4 finalists Final matches determine award ranking

Every team must submit a Project Engineering Notebook to compete

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Mandatory Awards (2 of 2)

Founders Award For Creative Design Awarded to the team that best uses the

engineering process for offensive and defensive capabilities in design

Most Robust Machine Awarded to the team whose robot

demonstrates excellent reliability during the competition

Software / Simulation A NEW AWARD. More information to be

provided at Kickoff Event on 12 SeptemberPage 5

BEST Awards

BEST Awards An optional team competition described later

in this briefing Awarded to the teams who finish 1st, 2nd & 3rd in

the BEST award Considered the most prestigious awards in the

competition.

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RM BEST Optional Awards

Sportsmanship Award Awarded to the team displaying the best attributes of

sportsmanship and enthusiasm during the competition; selected by the student teams

Best Rookie Team Award Recognition to a new school for best robot performance

and project engineering notebook ranking Craftsmanship Award

Awarded to the team whose robot exhibits the best workmanship, appearance, fit and finish

Project Engineering Notebook Award Awarded to the team highest notebook score that is a

non-BEST Award team winner

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FR BEST Optional Awards *same as RM BEST

Sportsmanship Award* Best Rookie Team* Outreach Award

Awarded to the team that exemplifies the BEST outreach into the community through demonstrations and presentations to businesses, schools and other community groups.

Most Creative Exhibit Award Awarded to the team that creatively integrates the BEST

theme into their exhibit using innovative and interactive methods.

Marketing Presentation Award Awarded to the team that most enthusiastically engages,

informs and markets their "BEST Product" to the target audience using technology and research in a professional manner.

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Hints to Improve Scores

Read the Rules & Policies - New 2015 Format Single Rules Document with Game Rules, Awards

& Judging Policy, Kits, etc. Hub-specific BEST Award Information in a 2nd

document Find last year’s Awards & Judging Policies:

BEST Robotics File Manager- 2014 Awards and Judging

Use the score sheets to improve your performance & scores

Schedule time into your plan to practice your robot and review scoresheets Page 9

Every team MUST submit a Project Engineering Notebook

NO EXCEPTIONS

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The Project Engineering Notebook (PEN)

Its Importance & Judging

This is a

Notebook!(some assembly required)

Purpose of the Notebook

Documents the process the team uses to design, build and test the team’s robot. An opportunity to tell the story of your robot

Documentation is a critical aspect of the Engineering Process. It provides… A crucial record of the process Critical info to be shared among different

subteams A checklist against requirements Essential information for new teammates

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A Notebook Required to Compete

Project Engineering Notebooks are due on Practice Day If a notebook is not turned in on Practice

Day, your team will NOT be able to compete on Game Day

Notebooks will be returned on Game Day

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KEEP IN MIND that the PEN is

A ticket to the Wild Card Match Just in case your robot had ‘one of those

moments’ 30% of the BEST Award score 50% of the Best Rookie Team score Impacts the Founders Award results A vital record of your team’s work

May also be useful in portfolios, applications, etc.

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Judging the Notebook

ALL notebooks are judged using the BRI score sheet & rubrics

Use the score sheet to assist you in writing / organizing your notebook

The Table of Contents should have a listing for each section on the score sheet section. This helps the Team and the Judges! Reference amplifying information in the appendix.

Scoring process - each judge scores the same section on every team’s notebook

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Notebook Examples

Think like a judge in preparing the PEN!

Review two sample notebook Table of Contents 2009 Wichita Homeschool 2012 STEM Academy

Use the 2014 Score Sheet to discuss / evaluate the Table of Contents New in 2015 will be a Score Sheet

Software Simulation addition which will change scoring

2014 PEN Score Sheet (1 of 2)

Purpose: To document the process used to design, build, and test the robot (30 Points)

PossiblePoints

Score

DESIGN PROCESS (15 Points) Implementation of the Engineering Design Process

Evidence that the engineering process was effectively used.25  

Comments: Brainstorming Approaches

How well organized and productive was the brainstorming approach used and documented

25  

Comments:  Analytical Evaluation of Design Alternatives

Use of analytical and mathematical skills in deciding upon and implementing design alternatives

25  

Comments: Offensive and Defensive Evaluation

Analysis of gaming strategies and design elements to achieve goals25  

Comments:  Safety

Evidence that safety training occurred and safe practices were followed to prevent students’ misuse of tools and other devices/equipment that may result in personal injury or damage to property

25  

Comments: Support Documentation

CAD/other drawings, photos, team organization, meeting minutes, test results, etc. that support the main document

25  

Comments:

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2014 PEN Score Sheet (2 of 2)

RESEARCH PAPER (4 Points)▪ Correlation between game and how the science/technology is being used

at a company/industry/research lab in the team’s state or region10  

Comments: ▪ Any related information of game theme, such as history, famous

inventor(s), or major milestones. 10  

Comments:▪ Creativity in linking game theme to appropriately related science content 10  

Comments: ▪ Proper use of grammar and composition throughout paper, citations of

sources used to gather information for paper, stayed within 2-5 page limit10  

Comments:OVERALL QUALITY AND COMPLETENESS OF NOTEBOOK (11 Points) Submission of completed Team Demographics Form 20   Organization and appearance: Table of contents, summary, page

numbers, discussion of evaluation points, linkage to appendices.30  

Adherence to specifications: Standard binder, business font no smaller than 12 pt., double-spaced (single spaced ok in tables and outlines), 30 one-sided page limit for main section, 20 double-sided page limit for appendices, 1” margins, required cover information.

30  

Quality of content : Well written descriptions, clear photo labels, lack of extraneous material, etc.

30  

Total 300    ÷10 ÷ 10

Final score: 30  

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Table of Contents Examples

EXAMPLE 1 – Wichita Homeschool 20091. Introduction2. Research Paper3. Implementation of the Engineering

Process1. Stage 1 – Gather Requirements2. Stage 3 – Preliminary Design3. Stage 3 – Final Design and Construction4. Stage 4 – Test and Evaluation

4. Brainstorming Approaches5. Analytical Evaluation of Design

Alternatives6. Offensive and Defensive Evaluation7. Design Creativity8. Summary Support Documentation – Appendices -

EXAMPLE 2 – STEM Academy 20121. Executive Summary 2. Design Process

2.1 Problem Statement 2.2 Overview of Engineering Design Process2.3 Brainstorming 2.4 Strategy Evaluation2.5 Robot Design2.6 Mathematical Analysis 2.7 Programming2.8 Robot Integration &Testing 3. Team Organization & Meeting Minutes 4. Safety5. Research Paper 6. Appendix

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PEN Judging Exercise

Review the Brainstorming Approaches in the 2009 Project Engineering Notebook submitted by Wichita Home School

Use the 2014 PEN Score Sheet – Design Approach - Brainstorming Approaches

Use the 2014 Suggested Rubric on next page

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Scoring Brainstorming Approaches

2014 Notebook Score Sheet: How well organized and productive was the

brainstorming approach used and documented? 2014 Suggested Rubric:

21 - 25: Approach is explicitly identified. Organization and productivity are obvious. Explanation is thorough.

16 - 20: Approach is identified. Organization and productivity are discernible. There is some explanation.

11 - 15: Approach is not identified. There is some discussion of brainstorming.

6 - 10: Discussion of approach is minimal. 1 - 5: You can tell there were ideas generated. 0: No discernible brainstorming.

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The BEST Award

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The BEST Award competition is evaluated by judges using score sheets using the following distribution of points:

Project Engineering Notebook30 pts Marketing Presentation 25 pts Team Exhibit and Interview 20 pts Spirit and Sportsmanship 10 pts Robot Performance 15 pts TOTAL 100 pts

The BEST Award…

Presented to the team that best embodies the concept of

Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology

Inclusiveness, Diversity of participation Use of the Engineering Process, Creativity Sportsmanship, Teamwork Positive attitude & enthusiasm School and community involvement

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Important Deadline

Participation in the BEST Award Competition is optional…

Sign up for BEST Award and Marketing Presentation (& FR BEST Exhibit) by Friday, September 25. RM BEST Linda Scott: 720-250-6896 or

[email protected] FR BEST Stephanie Mann:

[email protected]

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… was discussed in detail above!

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BEST Award Project Engineering Notebook

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BEST Award Marketing Presentation -

Purpose/Evaluation The Marketing Team should view themselves as:

Employees of a “company” that is marketing their “product” (robot) to potential buyers/investors (judges).

An integral part of the engineering team that has designed a specialized robot.

Marketing Presentation provides information about: Their Robotics Company and the engineering team involved in the

design and construction of the product Why their product is the best one on the market that can complete

the assigned task. Potential buyers/investors evaluate:

The company’s demographics, budget, and operations The company’s design and manufacturing process Marketing strategies to promote the product The company's use of technological resources to accomplish the

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BEST Award – Exhibit & Interviews

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Exhibit & Interview Purpose

To creatively communicate the following information through a display and discussion with judges: An understanding of the game theme Demonstration of how the team has promoted

BEST in the school and community

HINT: The stellar teams at Regionals talked the judges through the score sheet in order

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Exhibit & Interview Process

Judges will visit table exhibits of each BEST Award team on Game Day RM BEST 9:00 am - 1:00 pm and

FR BEST 8:00 am – noon Teams will be visited by several judges

at their exhibit Interviews last 30 minutes Each team will be given a 30 minute

“appointment” for judging and interviews.

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BEST Award –Evaluation of Team Spirit

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 team’s 3-minute round

No powered instruments, sirens, air-horns, etc.

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 robot creators, builders, pit crew

Evidence of community involvement (e.g., community supporters present on Game Day)

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Judging Spirit & Sportsmanship

Will occur throughout Game Day Spirit promoted by the team during

robot competition Team’s conduct throughout the day

Seating area Table display area Game floor Pit area

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BEST Award – Robot Performance

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Based on scores during the seeding competition: Team finishes in top 20% 15

pts. Team finishes in top 40% 12

pts. Team finishes in top 60% 9 pts. Team finishes in top 80% 6 pts. Team scores any points 3 pts. Team unable to score any points 0 pts.