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Sep 2012 RM BEST Teacher/Mentor Institute 2
BEST Award Presentations
• Team Exhibit and Interviews– Richard Pozzi
• Spirit and Sportsmanship– Richard Pozzi
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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:
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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
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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
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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
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Exhibit Scoring CategoriesExhibits will be evaluated on:• Sharing information and/or technology resources, and
mentoring other schools• Presentations and 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• Compliance with specifications (space allocation)
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Interview Scoring Categories
• Evidence of students’ enthusiasm, learning experience and understanding of the game theme
• Evidence that team recruitment included multiple grade levels and students from a cross-section of the school population
• Evidence that students were the primary designers and builders of robot
Interviews may occur at the Table Exhibit, in the Pit, and in the Stands and will be evaluated on:
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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
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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)
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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
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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.
• Enjoy the experience !
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• Read the rules• Fill in all the boxes• Read the rules• Have a good time
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