Points
Points will be added every time....
Points will be scored every time there is proper size, color, orientation, connection, and location.
How to gain points?
Make sure you are as accurate as possible with all material placement.
Are you and your partners allowed to use codes to help understand?
No, the judges must be able to understand it.
Will the materials you need to use be given to you?
Yes, materials will be provided by them.
There is a time limit to complete both activities. True or False?
True
Will you lose points for unused pieces?
No
Do you and your partner get to be in the same room during the event?
No, you will be in two separate rooms.
Are you allowed to use shortcut phrases to write faster?
Are the models the same everytime?
No
How long should this take altogether?
No longer than 40-50 minutes in total
Are you allowed to touch the model to see it better?
No, don't touch the model.
Most important thing in this event?
Communication, teamwork
Are you allowed to add shapes or symbols when writing to better help your partner understand.
No, you will be disqualified.
What are some examples of materials that may be provided.
Legos, toys, paperclips, straws, cups, beads, stickers, etc.
What do you do when you have extra time left over?
Go over everything you wrote/built and make sure it's accurate.
Main crucial things that this event is about?
True teamwork, trust, collaboration, and communication.
Should you be using as many pieces as you can to score higher?
No, it's not about how many things you use, it's about accuracy.
What form should the directions be written in? (Paragraphs, sentences, bullet points, phrases, etc.)
Do you have to memorize all the materials or instructions?
No, you just have to be prepared.
How much time do you get to build?
No more than 20 minutes
Which kinds of things will you be scored on?
Proper size, color, orientation, connection, and location.
Does the amount of time you take matter? If so, for what?
No it doesn't matter, accuracy is what the judges look for. Time is only ever used in tie breakers.
Examples of important things to know/learn to be successful in this event.
Will the materials be the same as previous models?
No, they change.
How much time do you get to write?
No more than 25 minutes