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Information AfternoonInformation Afternoon
What we hope to achieve? Introduce new facilitators to
Tournament of Minds Provide guidance for team selection
and ways to approach ToM Explain the structure of ToM and
necessary procedures Offer resources that are available
The two components of ToM The teams are given 6 weeks to work through a Long
Term Challenge to be presented before a panel of judges and a live audience on Finals Day. Teams receive the challenges early in Term 3. The teams receive NO assistance from teachers, parents or peers.
On Finals Day, they then participate in an unseen Spontaneous Challenge before only a panel of judges. This challenge requires rapid interchange of ideas, the ability to think creatively and well developed group cooperation skills. The team receives only 3-4 minutes to develop a creative response to the challenge.
Which kids gain from the ToM experience?
Look for the Gifted Look for the Able Bright Learner Look for the student with a Specific
Talent Look for the student who is
motivated and enthusiastic Look for the Collaborator
Selection Procedures
There are three main issues Which students to select? How to select? How to put teams together?
Which students to select?The following criteria can be useful
Gifted, general high academic achievement or a specific talent (music, art, technology, mathematics, drama)
Enjoys creative thinking Able to work independently Good public speaking ability or dramatic talent A good leader or good cooperative skills Motivated, willing to give up their own time
and shows a sense of commitment Energy and enthusiasm
How to select? Teacher nomination Student nomination Open invitation Auditions/applications Mock ToM finals (spontaneous
challenge) Combination of above
Team requirements
Teams are made up of 7 students, with a maximum of 4 from any year level.
Secondary (Middle in Darwin) teams must have two team members from their year of entry.
How to put teams together? Teacher selection based on prior
knowledge of students and performance
Student choice A combination of the above
Facilitator’s responsibilities
Become familiar with the Important Dates Calendar
Return the School Registration Form by 16 May
Read the 2008 ToM Instructional Manual
Return Team Nomination Forms by 8 August
All following information available on our web page
http://www.tom.edu.au/
Click link to Northern Territory Announcements Important dates calender 2008 Information Letter 2008 Resource Order Form School Registration Form Ongoing Forms/information
Important Dates Calendar
TOURNAMENT OF MINDS NT 2008 IMPORTANT DATES
DATE ACTIVITY CONTACT AND VENUE Term 1 Week 7
Information Afternoon 3:30pm
Katrina Otway, Vicki Manley 89279823 [email protected] [email protected] Nakara Primary School
Term 2 Week 1
Information Afternoon 3:30pm
Jo Jefferson [email protected] 89359000 Driver Primary School
Friday 16th May (Week 5 Term 2)
School Registrations close NB invoices will be forwarded on receipt of registration and Instruction Manuals will be forwarded when the school registration fee has been paid
Tournament of Minds NT PO Box 1221, Nightcliff, NT 0814
14th and 15th June
Thinking Skills Workshop, Drama Workshop – for students, Facilitators Workshop To be run by Carol O,Donnell- ToM’s National Director
Jo Jefferson [email protected] 89359000 Thevi Chelliah [email protected] 89881255 Exact times and venues to be confirmed closer to the date
Monday 28rd July (Week 2 Term 3)
Challenges arrive in registered schools for facilitators to photocopy
Yvonne Darcey [email protected] 89488488
Monday 4th August (Week 3 Term 3)
Facilitators distribute challenges to teams. Teams begin working on challenges
Yvonne Darcey [email protected] 89488488
Friday 10th August 2006 (Week 3 Term 3)
Team nomination forms close NT Director, ToM NT NB invoices will be forwarded on receipt of registration
Yvonne Darcey [email protected] 89488488
Saturday 8th September 2007 (Week 7 Term 3)
NT Finals – all day NB It is essential that all registration payments have been made by this date
Charles Darwin University Casuarina Campus Buildings 24 & 35
Sunday 23rd September (End Week 9 Term 3)
3 Hour Challenge Practice Day – for NT Finalist Teams
Details to finalists following Regional Finals
Friday 19th October 2007 (end of Week 2 Term 4)
Opening Ceremony of Australasian Pacific Finals - Canberra
Details to finalists in following Regional Finals
Saturday 20th October 2007(end of Week 2 Term 4)
Australasian Pacific Finals - Canberra
Details to finalists following Regional Finals
(NT) Inc 02209C
Registration Form
SCHOOL REGISTRATION FOR 2008 To register your school for Tournament of Minds 2007 you will need to complete the following form and return by fax to:
Yvonne Darcey Nightcliff Primary School Ph (08) 89488488 Fax: (08) 89488499 Or email the details to [email protected]
ON OR BEFORE FRIDAY 18TH MAY. We will then forward a tax invoice for $130.00 to your school registrar. On receipt of your school registration payment we will forward your 2007 ToM Instruction Manual to your school coordinator.
School Name: Postal Address: Phone: Fax: School Coordinator: Email:
TEAM NOMINATIONS Schools may enter any number of teams and the school selection process normally occurs late in Term 2 or Week 1 Term 3. Please read Instruction Manual carefully regarding team membership. Team nominations must be submitted to the above address on the Team Nomination Form included in the Instruction Manual.
These must be received ON OR BEFORE FRIDAY 10TH AUGUST and you will be sent a further tax invoice for $30.00 per team. Please Note: Teams will not be eligible to participate if this payment has not been made by September 7th.
(NT) Inc 02209C
How to prepare students for ToM
Some possible ways to allocate time for ToM:
A ToM Club – meets at lunch time A whole class activity
Within school activity – lesson time is provided across classes
Mini Tournament – students work in own time
Facilitators should assist teams with the following but teams must
complete their own admin requirements
ToM rules and school expectations ToM administration requirements of the
team (allowable materials, cost form, performance skills form, copies of script, outside assistance form etc.)
Practise Spontaneous Challenges (includes role definition and time management)
Provide a plan of attack for the Long Term Challenge
Warm up games – 5 minutes Skills and strategies – 30 minutes Drama skills Public speaking practice Cooperative games Brainstorming techniques Creative thinking strategies Role definition A plan of attack for the Long Term Challenge The Long Term Challenge – 30 minutes Time to work through some Challenges as a group with an aim to presenting
one for practice judging at the end of Term 2
Reflection and Evaluation – 10 minutes Self and team evaluation
A typical ToM Session may include:
Resources ToM Manual Spontaneous Challenge CD Long Term Challenge CD 3 Hour Challenge CD
Resource Order Form
Useful Resources for ToM Facilitators
We have past challenge and facilitators guides for sale. These provide an excellent opportunity for students to practice their challenge solving skills and familiarise themselves with the process of the Tournament Challenge. If you wish to order these please return the following with your registration. Quantity Description Unit Price Total
Tournament of Minds Spontaneous Past Challenges - CD Contains examples of Spontaneous Challenges used in Regional, State and Australian Tournaments in previous years.
$30.00
Tournament of Minds Long Term Past Challenge Book Contains a collection of Long Term Challenges for Regional Finals in Social Sciences and Maths/Engineering for 1995 to 2000 inclusive
$20.00
Tournament of Minds Long Term (six week) Past Challenges 2000 – 2004 CD
$30.00
Tournament of Minds Three Hour Past Challenges 2000 – 2004
$30.00
Facilitators Guide CD A comprehensive guide full of ideas on choosing and preparing teams
$25.00
Postage and Handling (for schools outside the Darwin education courier run)
$4.00
Total Order
$
(NT) Inc 02209C
Potential Disciplines for 2008
Will be chosen from: Language/Literature Maths/Engineering Social Science Technology
Addition Support / Opportunities for teams and facilitators
Full day Skills workshops for teams and facilitators
Tony Ryan – Thinkers KeysFull day workshops
A final note It is a good idea to send notes home to
parents or hold a parent meeting, to ensure everybody is aware of their obligations
All facilitators and students participating in ToM should be aware that the NT finalist teams and their facilitators will travel to Melbourne for the Australasian Pacific Finals to be held on Saturday 25 October 2008.
Enjoy the Challenge!