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The primary problem is reserved for K-2 participants. The purpose of the primary division is for participants to learn about Odyssey of the Mind, get a feel for team dynamics and problem solving, and understand the process of competing. The format is largely the same as the older divisions in that teams receive a long-term problem, develop their solution through the year, and present at a tournament. | The primary problem is reserved for K-2 participants. The purpose of the primary division is for participants to learn about Odyssey of the Mind, get a feel for team dynamics and problem solving, and understand the process of competing. The format is largely the same as the older divisions in that teams receive a long-term problem, develop their solution through the year, and present at a tournament. | ||
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- | However, there are procedures and rules which differ from the older divisions: | + | There are procedures and rules which differ from the older divisions: |
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* __Feedback__ in the form of comment sheets may be given in some regions to primary teams at the tournament. If a region does not give the team any comments, a coach might ask the regional director whether that would be possible. If not, the coach could have the team parents write down a few comments for the team. KEEP THESE POSITIVE. Do not allow any negative remarks to spoil the hard effort of these young Odyssey team members. | * __Feedback__ in the form of comment sheets may be given in some regions to primary teams at the tournament. If a region does not give the team any comments, a coach might ask the regional director whether that would be possible. If not, the coach could have the team parents write down a few comments for the team. KEEP THESE POSITIVE. Do not allow any negative remarks to spoil the hard effort of these young Odyssey team members. | ||
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- | | + | * __Expectations__ should also be adjusted for the age level. Don’t expect primary teams to invent cold fusion in a bottle, or paint like Degas! And, even more important, don’t allow the parents to expect the team to have the polish and expertise that the team would have if the [[new_coaches: |
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- | * __Expectations__ should also be adjusted for the age level. Don’t expect primary teams to invent cold fusion in a bottle, or paint like Degas! And, even more important, don’t allow the parents to expect the team to have the polish and expertise that the team would have if the PARENTS were helping solve the problem!! Sometimes it is difficult for parents to understand that a tree painted pink is OK! This is about learning, not about perfection. (And who said a tree couldn’t be pink, anyway??) | + | |
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FUN and LEARNING should be the primary focus of primary team (and for all teams.) This is not a competition for them, and everyone should relax and enjoy the showcase of the talent of these young teams! | FUN and LEARNING should be the primary focus of primary team (and for all teams.) This is not a competition for them, and everyone should relax and enjoy the showcase of the talent of these young teams! |
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