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Odyssey of the Mind
2016-2017
Information MeetingNewton-Lee ES
September 14th, 2016
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OVERVIEW Definition
Benefits
Participants
Competition
Kinds of Problems
Sequence of Events
Requirements
Team Formation
Important Dates
Conclusion2
WHAT IS OOTM?
An international educational program/competition which
provides creative problem solving opportunities for students,
K-college
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BENEFITS
Participants learn: Team-building skills by working in groups How to effectively brainstorm How to identify the real challenge How to seek out-of-the-box solutions How to think on their feet How to present solutions and answers in a
large group setting How to “open up” and express
themselves How to work independently
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PARTICIPANTS
ANY student in grades
Kindergarten through College
Primary Division: K- 2
Division I: 3rd-5th grade
Division II: 6th - 8th grade
Division III: 9th - 12th grade
Division IV: College students
Elementary School
Middle School
High School
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COMPETITION
Preparation begins in September
for the regional competition in March
Consists of two parts:
Long term problem (one of five types or Primary)
Spontaneous problem
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KINDS OF LONG TERM PROBLEMS Primary (Primary): Teams present performances that revolve around a
specific theme and incorporate required elements
Mechanical/Vehicle (Problem 1): Teams design, build and operate vehicles of various sizes and with various power sources
Technical (Problem 2): Teams make innovative contraptions and incorporate artistic elements into their solutions
Classics (Problem 3): Teams write and perform skit based upon the classicas -- from literature to architecture to art
Structure (Problem 4): Teams design and build structures using only balsa wood and glue which are weight tested
Performance (Problem 5): Teams present performances that revolve around a specific theme and incorporate required elements
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SPONTANEOUS PROBLEMS
3 Types of Spontaneous Problems
Verbal
Verbal Hands-On
Hands-On
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SEQUENCE OF EVENTSParents/students attend orientation
(September)
Students enrollment
Students choose problem/coaches volunteer
Teams form/formed
Meetings held (October through March)
Team register for competition (January)
Teams practice/dry run (Feb-March)
Teams compete at Regional level (March)9
REQUIREMENTS
School membership fee ($135/first membership, $100/additional memberships)
Coaches (Long term and Spontaneous)
Judges and Volunteers (one from each team)
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REQUIREMENTS (cont.) Students Registration Fee ($35)
Funds for long term problem ($125-$145/team) < $50/student to participate
Competition registration fee ($62/team)
One judge and one volunteer from each team (CEUs for teachers & staff who volunteer, coaches or judges)
COMMITMENT Students TIME
Hard work Open mind Positive attitude Encouragement
Creativity Punctuality Sense of humor Teamwork Respect
Parents: Funds Time Punctuality Planning
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TEAM FORMATION
Based on students Problem selection (1st or 2nd )
NOTE:
We can not guarantee placement of any student on a team unless that student’s parent or guardian is a coach.
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IMPORTANT DATES Problems Released: During first full week in September
Coaches’ Training: Nov 5, 2016 (Tuscarora HS, Leesburg) Mandatory for new coaches; alternate dates in neighboring regions
T-shirt Design Submissions: Nov 4, 2016
Master Spontaneous Workshop: Dec 3, 2016 (Freedom HS, South Riding)
Regional Tournament Registration: Early Dec-Early Jan, with
payment via MAIL only
T-shirt Orders Due: TBD
Judges’ Training: Jan 28, 2017 (Tuscarora HS) Mandatory training for ALL judges on current season problems. May
attend training in neighboring OOTM region
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IMPORTANT DATES (cont.) Regional Competitions:
Dulles Region 16: Saturday, March 4, 2017 (Park View HS, Sterling)
Snow Date for either region: Saturday Mar 11, 2017 (Park View HS)
State Competition: Saturday, Apr 1st , 2017 (John Champe HS, Aldie)
World Competition: May 24-27, 2017, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
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IN CONCLUSION
OOTM is an excellent program given benefits realized.
An OOTM program is only limited by the number of coaches available.
Students who compete are all winners no matter where they place in competition.
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Question Any questions, please contact program coordinators
via email: Farzaneh Riar ([email protected])
Meenakshi Sharma ([email protected])
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