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Each entry (individual or team) must have a project that requires a solution and the solution must be solved using computational thinking. The project choice depends on the interests of the students involved. The project could come from any school subject, but projects are probably easier to find in science or mathematics classes. The thing to look for in choosing a project for this competition is, does the project pose a problem (task) that can be solved using computational thinking?
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Prizes are distributed as individual prizes (computers, tablets, etc.) However, groups may submit a single project in the competition, but if they win their division, they will have to figure out among themselves how to split the prize. Group projects have the same required criteria as individual projects.
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Contestants must have a completed project that they demonstrate to the judges at the competition. No work on projects is done during the competition. Completed projects must be uploaded to upload site by each group at least 24 hours BEFORE the contest.
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Each student will present their project to a team of judges. Each individual (or group) should clearly demonstrate his/her own contribution by explaining the sequence of steps used in solving the problem. If the project is based on others' work, it should be clearly specified so that judges understand the individual (or team) contribution.
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Judges will rate the entries on:
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Difficulty of the problem posed by the project
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Cleverness of the solution to the problem
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Appropriateness and cleverness of the computational model
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Ability of the student(s) to explain to the judges about how the project works
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Ability of the student(s) to answer judges question.