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 >> >> -- To UNSUBSCRIBE or CHANGE your settings, please visit >> https://listserv.jmu.edu/archives/vadcfll-l.html and select "Join or >> leave the list". >> >> -- VADCFLL administrative announcements are sent via >> VADCFLL-ANNOUNCEMENTS-L. Visit >> https://listserv.jmu.edu/archives/vadcfll-ANNOUNCEMENTS-l.html to >> subscribe. >> > > ------------------------------ > To UNSUBSCRIBE or CHANGE your settings, please visit > https://listserv.jmu.edu/archives/vadcfll-l.html and select "Join or > leave the list". > VADCFLL administrative announcements are sent via VADCFLL-ANNOUNCEMENTS-L. > Visit https://listserv.jmu.edu/archives/vadcfll-announcements-l.html to > subscribe. > > ------------------------------ > To UNSUBSCRIBE or CHANGE your settings, please visit > https://listserv.jmu.edu/archives/vadcfll-l.html and select "Join or > leave the list". > VADCFLL administrative announcements are sent via VADCFLL-ANNOUNCEMENTS-L. > Visit https://listserv.jmu.edu/archives/vadcfll-announcements-l.html to > subscribe. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE or CHANGE your settings, please visit https://listserv.jmu.edu/archives/vadcfll-l.html and select "Join or leave the list". -- VADCFLL administrative announcements are sent via VADCFLL-ANNOUNCEMENTS-L. Visit https://listserv.jmu.edu/archives/vadcfll-ANNOUNCEMENTS-l.html to subscribe.