teacher/mentor institute awards & judging linda king & lori lazuk june 2, 2015

Teacher/Mentor Institute

Awards & Judging

Linda King & Lori Lazuk

June 2, 2015

BEST Philosophy

• 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

Mandatory Awards (1 of 2)

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

Every team must submit a Project Engineering Notebook to compete

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

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 September

BEST Awards

BEST Awards Awarded to the teams who finish first, second

and third in the BEST award – an optional team competition described later in this briefing

Optional Awards

Sportsmanship Award Awarded to the team

displaying the best attributes of sportsmanship and enthusiasm during the competition; selected by the student teams

Craftsmanship Award Awarded to the team whose

robot exhibits the best workmanship, appearance, fit and finish

Most Photogenic Machine Most Elegant Machine Best Marketing Presentation Best Project Engineering

Notebook Best Team Exhibit and

Interview Best Spirit and Sportsmanship

Best Team Web Page Design Best CAD Design Work Best T-shirt Design Best Mascot Best Costume Teacher of the Year Mentor of the Year Exhibit Design & Construction

Award Blood, Sweat, and Duct Tape

Award Best Middle School Team Best Small School Team Best Rookie Team

Decide which awards to include – some Options

Top Scoring Teams Receive…

BEST Award & Game Awards First, Second & Third Place Trophies Individual medallions

RM BEST will qualify multiple teams to advance to regional’s in the following order: BEST Award winner, 1st place Game winner, 1st place BEST Award winner, 2nd place Game winner, 2nd place BEST Award winner, 3rd place Game winner, 3rd place Game winner, 4th place, etc.

Competing

Competing in BEST Award

Competing in “BEST

Award” increases

your chance to qualify

Read the Rules & Policies…

New 2015 Format Single Rules Document w/ Game Rules,

Awards & Judging Policy, Kits, etc. Hub Specific Information in a 2nd

document with logistics and additional awards

Find last year’s Awards & Judging Policies content for reference at: BEST Robotics File Manager- 2014 Awards and Judging

Use the score sheets to improve your performance & scores

http://best.eng.auburn.edu/stored_procedures/folder-manager2/create-folder.php?folder=910&parent_id=892

http://best.eng.auburn.edu/stored_procedures/folder-manager2/create-folder.php?folder=910&parent_id=892

The Project Engineering Notebook (PEN)

Its Importance & Judging

Purpose of the Notebook

Required to compete To document 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

groups A checklist against requirements Essential information for new people

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A Notebook Required to Compete

Project Engineering Notebooks are due on Practice Day Every team MUST submit a Project Engineering

Notebook – NO EXCEPTIONS! 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 A vital record of your team’s work

(which may also be useful in portfolios, applications, etc.)

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:

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

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

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

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.

The BEST Award

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

Important Deadline

Team’s participation in the BEST Award Competition is optional…

If a team wants to compete, notify Jenn Swanson by Friday, September 25! email [email protected]

or call TBD

mailto:[email protected]

BEST Award Scoring

The BEST Award competition is evaluated by judges using score sheets & rubrics using the following distribution of points: Project Engineering Notebook 30 pts Marketing Presentation 25 pts Team Exhibit and Interview 20

pts Spirit and Sportsmanship 10 pts Robot Performance 15 pts

Decide if you want Scenario 1 (include all elements above 100 pts), Scenario 2 (exclude Exhibit and Interview 80 pts), Scenario 3 (exclude Marketing 75 pts)

The Project Engineering Notebook

was discussed in detail above!

BEST AwardMarketing Presentations

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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

task.

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Presentation Guidelines

The presentation format is the prerogative of the team.

The team may provide any equipment it wishes to use.

SoCo BEST will provide a computer, projector, and screen for presentations. All other equipment needs are the responsibility of the teams.

Direct questions re: equipment/facilities /schedule to Jenn Swanson at [email protected] or call TBD .

Call TBD at TBD for your timeslot. Failure to voice equipment needs may result in a

team not having the necessary equipment for its presentation.


Presentation Space

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UPDATE Photo

Important Deadline

Friday, September 25 - Deadline to sign up for Marketing Presentation participation Notify Jenn Swanson by email or telephone,

and wait for confirmation at email [email protected] or call TBD

Select a preferred and a backup 30-minute timeslot, on the hour or half hour (i.e., 9:00am, 9:30am, 10:00am), between 9:00am and 4:30pm.


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Marketing Presentation Date

Friday, October 16 9:00am – 4:30pm Building on Trinidad State Junior College

Campus, room TBD (check-in at room TBD)

BEST Award Exhibit & Interviews

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

Exhibit Examples

Exhibit & Interview Process

Judges will visit table exhibits of each BEST team between 9:00am and 12:00pm on Game Day Teams will be visited by several judges

at their exhibit Interviews last 30 minutes

BEST Award Spirit & Sportsmanship

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 team’s 3-minute

round No powered instruments, sirens, air-horns,

etc. Evidence of community involvement

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

Judging Spirit & Sportsmanship

Will occur throughout Game Day Spirit promoted by the team during

competition Team’s conduct throughout the day

Seating area Table display area Game floor Pit area

Evaluation of Sportsmanship

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 robot creators, builders, pit crew

BEST AwardRobot Performance

BEST Award Robot Performance

Robot Performance will determine up to 15 points 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

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teacher/mentor institute awards & judging linda king & lori lazuk june 2, 2015

Documents

best awards best awards

best award game awards

single team best

best workmanship

place best award winner

best philosophy page

gameday competition

interview best spirit