For Core Values, the judges will advise the team when they arrive.  The
specific procedure may change a little with each week's activity.  The
reasons we have a teamwork activity are (1) it is fun! and (2) it gives the
judges a chance to observe the teams in action.

Coaches may be interested in the Core Values/Teamwork call listed at
http://www.firstlegoleague.org/challenge/teamresources#Preparation

The big tip is "Don't stress!"

Steve Scherr
VA/DC FLL Referee Advisor


On Mon, Oct 28, 2013 at 8:51 PM, Lakshmi Purushothaman
<[log in to unmask]>wrote:

> Hi
>
> Regarding core value, how long is the spontaneous ? Will the kids be given
> a set time 2 or 3 mins, some time to discuss their strategy and ask
> questions before they work in the problem or is it all together ?
>
> Thanks
> Lakshmi
>
>
> On Oct 28, 2013, at 5:41 PM, VA/DC Referee Advisor <[log in to unmask]>
> wrote:
>
> Well, the team doesn't have to bring anything with them to Core Values
> judging, but they also don't have to bring nothing with them.
>
> IMHO, it's just a big pocketwatch, so why should the judges care?
>
> More seriously, obsessing over the time during CV judging is not
> helpful--the judges will be watching the time, because they will want to
> start in on the Q&A portion.  Being somewhat aware of time during CV
> judging is helpful, however, because the judges would like to see how the
> team works together to plan what they will do, to drive toward a
> decision, and then how they work together to execute the plan.
>
> If you look at the Core Values rubric, then in the Teamwork area, you'll
> see the Efficiency skill, which includes awareness and skill in time
> management.  The judges may get some information in that area by observing
> the team during the CV task, and will ask questions about the season to
> understand more.
>
> Steve
>
>
> On Mon, Oct 28, 2013 at 4:10 PM, Lisa Brown <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
>> Although I am an experienced coach, I have never had a child ask me this
>> question before... can an iPad be used for a timer in Core Values?  Can the
>> team members use it to take notes as they hypothesize a solution?
>>
>> Live and learn :)
>> Lisa
>>
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