Thanks Steve, Additional question, Does the "Launch Pad" or Jig needs to be removed from the base after the Launch, or can it stay ? On Mon, Oct 26, 2015, 12:35 VA-DC Referee Advisor <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Yes, it's okay to use a launch pad that's built completely of LEGO, fits > completely in Base, and isn't being touched during a launch. > > No, it's not okay for an adult to do any of the programming. (See FLL > Core Values). But a coach can point the team at resources, discuss the > concepts behind different techniques, and be a good mentor. > > Don't worry too much about time. Any timepiece is okay. > > As noted, the core values judging is to observe your team. All judging > rubrics look at the team along a spectrum of development. Some teams are > beginners, and some teams are exemplars. If you want useful feedback, your > team should act like themselves, the same way that they worked during the > season. Each team has its own personality, but we do want team embers to > act with Gracious Professionalism. > > Steve Scherr > Virginia-DC FLL Referee Advisor > > On Monday, October 26, 2015, Cedric D'Costa <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > >> Few clarifications needed regarding the rules for Robot game and Core >> value activity- >> 1. Robot game: Are the kids allowed to have "launch pad" made from Legos >> at the >> base from where the robot would start the mission. This was built so that >> the Robot >> starts in exactly the same position. >> >> How do other teams deal with the "starting position" issue? >> >> 2. Robot game: The kids are finding it hard to understand the programming >> required for making the Robot go straight or make turns using Gyro or >> Propotional line. >> Is it okay for a coach to provide them with Starigh line and turn >> MyBlocks to program their missions. >> >> 3. Core value activity: Are the kids allowed to carry a smartphone to >> clock the time >> or do they need to bring a watch. >> >> 4: Core value activity: Is it okay for the kids to split into 2 groups to >> solve a problem and try different approaches, selecting what works in the >> end or do they need to always be working together. I have 4th and 6th >> graders and it's a challenge to get them to work together. >> >> Thanks, >> Cedric D'Costa >> ------------------------------ >> 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.