The Rest of The BEST AWARD COMPETITION

The Rest of The BEST AWARD

COMPETITION

Rich PozziMSCD

Engineering Technology

Sep 2012 RM BEST Teacher/Mentor Institute 2

BEST Award Presentations

• Team Exhibit and Interviews– Richard Pozzi

• Spirit and Sportsmanship– Richard Pozzi

Sep 2012 3

Exhibit & Interview Score Sheet

RM BEST Teacher/Mentor Institute


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:


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


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


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


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)


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:


The Spirit and Sportsmanship Score Sheet


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


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)


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


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 !


• Read the rules• Fill in all the boxes• Read the rules• Have a good time

ONE MORE TIME:


East High at 2010 Regional


Other Regional Exhibits


Other Regional Exhibits

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BEST Award Internet link

http://best.eng.auburn.edu

Competition > Current Game Rules > The BEST Award > General Rules

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