Our team brought iPhone and 1. Kid was solely in charge of time with reminders of 1 min.  Etc.  our team did also win core values for our regional tourn 



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> On Oct 28, 2013, at 10:16 PM, Darlene Pantaleo <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> The Core Values activity is only to give the judges a chance to see how the team works together. There is no score or grade, and it is rare for a team to complete the activity in the time given.  The strategy/planning time is part of trying to accomplish the given task. 
> 
> All in all, it is about the journey, not the destination!
> 
>> On Oct 28, 2013, at 9:47 PM, VA/DC Referee Advisor wrote:
>> 
>> 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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