What is Odyssey of the Mind?
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In a Nutshell, Odyssey of the Mind is a creative problem-solving competition for students of all ages. Teams of students select a problem, create a solution, and then present their solution in a competition against other teams in the same problem and division. There are many nuances of the program, but here are some of the basics of participation:
- Kids work in teams of up to seven members under the guidance of an adult coach.
- Teams spend weeks or months, at their own pace creating solutions to a long-term problem.
- Team members come up with all the ideas for their solution and do all the work themselves.
- Teams work within the cost limit as stated in their problem.
- Teams have 8 minutes to present their long-term problem solution in competition.
- Teams are scored for meeting the requirements of the problem and for creativity in categories specific to each problem.
- On the day of the competition, teams are presented a spontaneous problem and must solve it.
- A teams standing in the competition is determined by its combined Long –Term score, Style score and Spontaneous score.
- To solve a problem, teams must follow the general rules of the guide, limitations in the problem, and clarifications issued during the year.
- The rules in this guide pertain to all problems.
Amphitheater Public Schools has been an avid supporter of the program for many years. Many of our teams have qualified to compete in the World Finals. The District has also hosted the Regional and State Finals many times over the past years. If you are interested in coaching a team this year, please contact Sara Moore (690-6008) or Bob Cramb (850-1312) for more information on this wonderful program. Additional information is also available at odysseyofthemind.com.
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