T of M - Challenge Pack 2016 Letter and All 4 Challenges

Challenge Pack 2016
Tournament of Minds (TOM)

Challenging the World
Copyright 2016 Tournament of Minds Inc.
Dear Facilitators and Teams,
Welcome to TOM 2016 Your 6 weeks start now!

This year we begin our new badge series. At this stage, I
can only show the image as a picture Im waiting on the
badges to arrive.
This years badge is a T and you can see how it will fit with
the O (2017) and the M (2018). The state shape
underneath is the 2017 APF badge. If you have past
badges, you may have realised that our badges come in
a series, we do sell past badges on the day too if you
need to complete a set.
Your school can order them through me (I can invoice the school) or you can purchase
them at our merchandise stalls on the day (stalls will be cash sales only). They are $5
each.
This pack should be accompanied by the 2016 Instruction manual. Its probably already
been downloaded by your facilitator as it has been available through the portal for a few
weeks. If you dont have a copy, please ask your facilitator to make this available to you.
You will need it along the way.
This pack contains everything else you will need.
There are 4 great challenges to choose from.
Engineering Mathematics Going for Gold

Language Literature Guest Who?
Social Sciences Peas in a Pod
Science Technology Ground Control to Major TOM
There are some important dates you need to take notice of.
The 6 week challenge is released Monday 1st August

You need to tell me which challenge you have chosen by Monday 15th August*
You will be performing on Sunday 11th September
*Nominating your team and the chosen challenge is very important. I cant start putting
the timetable together until I know how many teams have chosen each of the
challenges. This is done through the portal your facilitator will need to open this for you
using their password and help you find the nomination page. As well as telling me which
challenge you are selecting, you need to tell me who each team member is (first name
and surname) and which year level they are in. At this stage you can still nominate
additional teams. There is also provision to let me know of any special circumstances for
your team (eg: wheel chair access will be required, we will have to travel 3 hours to get to
Flinders) which I need to know for timetabling.
Copyright 2016 Tournament of Minds Inc
Remember that only the 7 people in your team are able to discuss the challenge idea and
have input. This is very important.
There are also some special forms you need to make sure you complete and bring with
you on the day, regardless of which challenge you choose. Please give these to the
judges in your venue as you move to the performance area when you are called to set
up. They include:
Presentation skills form - see page 14 of instruction manual
Outside Assistance form see page 16
Cost Form see page 17
One copy of the script
Check your chosen challenge carefully, sometimes you need to include something
specific to your challenge.
The presentation summary form is required for the three hour challenges. You will not
need it for your 6 week challenge.
Sometimes it can be a bit tricky to know if something is counted as outside assistance. The
instruction manual will help define this for you. However if in doubt, write it on the list.
Please be aware that there is no challenge clarification. The challenge writing teams
have worked exceptionally hard to make sure all the important information is included.
We want you to read the challenges carefully, refer to the instruction manual if unsure and
show us how you have interpreted and solved the challenge.
As you will already know, TOM is about you (as a team of 7) achieving your best.
Naturally there will be times when working together is challenging, but everyone faces this
and the best teams find a solution. Your facilitator can encourage you and support you,
but it is up to you to make it happen. No matter what, you should continue. Ive had
teams where people have got sick, got stranded on the roadside travelling in or even
flown overseas 2 days before the tournament. All of these have been unforeseen and my
strongest students have supported the others. You can perform with just 5 of your original
7 and still have your team in the running for first place (some teams enter with only 5 or 6
team members, it really depends on the school you are coming from).
We are planning to use the venues at the top of the hill at Flinders again this year,
although we plan to hold our awards ceremony in the newly renovated Plaza. Every
venue will be able to accommodate a performance area which measures 3x3 metres.
There will be an area reserved for teams in each venue. There will also be areas around
our judges where we ask teams and audience not to sit. This is to enable the judges to
hear every team effectively.
Read the challenges, look at the instruction manual and bring us you best ideas.
See you in September,
The SA TOM committee.
GOING FOR GOLD
Engineering Mathematics
This Challenge must be read in conjunction with the 2016 Instruction Manual.
Going for Gold

A.
INTRODUCTION
The Lord High Council has decreed that all parcels, packages and letters transported around the
empire must be Golden Rectangles*. The Innovation Company has been charged with designing a
simple testing device that will enable the size of items to be quickly checked and accepted or
rejected, before the beam transponder sends acceptable items to a new location in the galaxy and
any non-conforming items are destroyed.
* A Golden Rectangle has side lengths which are in the Golden Ratio. Teams will need to research
information on the Golden Ratio e.g. at https://www.mathsisfun.com/numbers/golden-ratio.html
B.
CHALLENGE
To design and build the simple testing device, known as the Gold Standard Tester, which can quickly
and accurately test, with as little operator assistance as possible, whether items conform (within 1%)
to the Golden Ratio. The Tester will need to be able to accommodate items between paper sizes A7
to A4, from as thin as photocopy paper to 3 mm in thickness, and of any opaque colour.
C.
PRESENTATION
During the presentation your team must:
Demonstrate the Tester and explain how it aids rapid testing with little assistance.
Use the Tester to quickly test three items (supplied by the judges in an envelope for each team).
Timing will start from when the envelope is opened and finish when the last item has been
tested. One or more of the items may be non-conforming.
Explain the reasons why the Golden Ratio was chosen (incorporating an appreciation of why it is
considered special).
Explain, including three reasons, why the Lord High Council made the decree.
Before you commence your presentation you must present the following written information to the
judges:
One copy of your script
Your completed copies of the Cost Form, Outside Assistance Form and Presentation Skills Form.
A sketch of the device showing its means of quickly testing different items with little assistance.
D.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS CHALLENGE

Any materials are allowed for the testing device, within the cost constraints, but the effective
and creative use of recycled materials will gain additional points.
E.
LIMITATIONS
Refer also to those listed in the 2016 Instruction Manual.
1. The total time for setting up, performing the Challenge solution and clearing away is ten
minutes.
2. The judges or room monitor will indicate when your performance time is to begin and when
nine minutes have elapsed. At ten minutes your performance will be stopped.
3. A minimum of four team members must be within the performance area at all times.
4. The team members who are performing must be visibly inside the 3m x 3m performance area.
5. Only items listed under Allowable Materials may be used for costumes and props.
6. Overall costs are limited to $75.00 in accordance with the 2016 Instruction Manual
F.
SCORING
You will be awarded points according to the following criteria.
1.
Ingenuity and elegance of the Gold Standard Tester

(including in the use of recycled materials) and its potential for reliable
and accurate operation................................................................................................0 - 50 points
2.
The ease of testing including the extent to which the Tester enables clear
decisions with little or no operator assistance ............................................................0 - 40 points
3.
Speed and success of the testing of all three items ....................................................0 - 30 points
4.
Clear demonstration of an understanding and appreciation of the

Golden Ratio in why it was chosen .............................................................................0 - 20 points
5.
Originality and creativity of the three reasons the decree was made ......................... 0 - 30 point
Maximum possible ..................... 170 points
G.
PRESENTATION SKILLS & OVERALL DRAMATIC PERFORMANCE

Your team must select two presentation skills and, on the Presentation Skills Form provided, explain
why you have chosen this dramatic technique, and how this technique enhances the communication
of the solution to the audience.
It is the responsibility of the team to ensure that the Presentation Skills Form is written so that it
directs the judges attention to the nominated categories including:
How the nominated presentation skill is used
How the nominated aspect emphasises the quality of the solution
How the nominated aspect is relevant to the solution.
Neither of the two summaries should be more than fifty words in length.
Each of the two categories will be worth 0 to 20 points.
The judges will also allocate up to 10 points for the overall dramatic performance of the team.
Overall Dramatic Performance is defined as the extent to which the performance had excitement,
flair, creativity or impact that was related to the challenge solution. Basic stagecraft skills need to
be evident in your performance.
Maximum possible ....................... 50 points
H.
BONUS POINTS
In each of the following no partial points will be awarded.
1. All props and costumes made by team members from the list of
Allowable Materials. .............................................................................................................15 points
2. All paperwork completed and supplied to judges:
a. Outside Assistance / Media Permission form
b. Cost Form
c. Presentation Skills Form
d. Required written materials (script, device sketch)..................................................10 points
3. All team members played a meaningful part/role in the Challenge solution and
presentation. ........................................................................................................................10 points
4. Minimum of four team members in the performance area at all times. .............................10 points
5. Presentation area cleared to the satisfaction of the judges. ................................................. 5 points
I.
PENALTY POINTS
Violation of the spirit of the Tournament ...................................................................... 0 to 50 points
J.
TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR WILL PROVIDE:

At the presentation site:
1.
A minimum of two judges.
2.
A timing device for the judges.
3.
Score sheets and pens or pencils for the judges.
4.
A defined stage or floor performance area of approximately 3m x 3m.
5.
Two chairs and a table that may be used in the performance.
6.
An electrical outlet that will accept a three-prong plug for use in the performance.
Any electrical items must be tagged with a current safety tag.
7.
The judges with sealed envelopes from which each team will choose one envelope during their
performance. Each envelope will contain three test items.
8.
An additional timing device
Teams must bring any power boards and extension cords needed.
K.
PRESENTATION DEVICES
Any of these electrical items may be used during the presentation of your challenge solution - laptop
computer, data projector, television, DVD player, CD-player, MP3/MP4 players or any other audio
visual or Information Technology device which benefits your teams presentation.
Read Section 4.2 (The Long Term Challenge) of your 2016 Instruction Manual for guidelines on
setting up and use of equipment during the 10 minutes challenge solution presentation. Preparation
of audio visual materials for use during the presentation must also comply with 'Outside Assistance
Guidelines.
All electrical devices including power boards and extension leads are the responsibility of the team
but do not need to be included in cost forms. They will also need to be tagged with a current safety
tag on. Screened images must be projected to appear within or directly behind, the 3 m square.
Adjustments to the lighting will be at the Directors discretion. Teams are, however, advised
not to rely on lighting adjustments in their performance.
L.
ALLOWABLE MATERIALS FOR COSTUMES AND PROPS

(Any of these must appear on Cost Form if used for costumes or props)
Aluminium foil
Foam rubber
Papier Mache - eg Mix It
Balloons
Gloves
Plastic piping, tubing, bags,

sheeting
Balls ping pong, foam,

polystyrene, plastic
Glue
Plasticine, play dough
Blu-Tack
Goggle eyes
Polystyrene
Buttons
Hessian
Raffia
Cardboard
Magnets
Recycled material*
Cellophane
Make-up and hair products
Ribbon
Cling Wrap
Nails, screws, bolts
Socks
Cotton Wool
Paddle pop sticks
Staples
Crayons
Paints, textas
String, twine
Dried Peas, beans
Pantyhose
Swimming caps
Drinking straws
Paper butchers, plain, coloured,

crepe, tissue
Tape - adhesive, masking, duct
Dye - fabric, food
Paper clips - glider, bulldog
Torch (in working order)
Elastic
Paper plates, paper cups
Velcro
Elastic bands
Pasta
Whistles
Feathers
Pencils, pens
Wire
Fabric any type including fur
Pins safety, split, hair
Wood
Fishing line
Pipe cleaners
Yarn cotton, woollen, synthetic
Please note:
Dye may be used in your preparation but must NOT be brought in liquid form to Tournament of
Minds venues.
* Recycled material is specifically any material that you would normally throw out in your garbage or
recycling bin each week. For example: newspaper, cardboard, foam boxes, cotton reels, margarine
containers, drink bottles, tops, egg cartons, garden refuse etc. It does not include second-hand items
like Grandmas old shawl, Mums old evening dress or shoes, an old cane, umbrella, fan, toys or
sports equipment. Goods and materials purchased from second-hand shops or opportunity shops are
NOT considered to be recycled material and so are not permitted.
Your team must cost the proportion of each item that they use.
Your team may use standard equipment to construct props, costumes and apparatus, e.g. scissors,
hammers, screwdrivers, sewing machines, paintbrushes etc. These items need NOT appear on the
Cost Form.
GUEST WHO?
10
Language Literature
Guest Who?
A.
INTRODUCTION
A major aspect of our culture is based on gathering together and sharing food, e.g. celebrations,
picnics, and dinner parties. Whilst the food is important, the conversation is what makes the
gathering memorable. Many stories of life and times are shared during these gatherings and often
topical issues are discussed and or debated. Sometimes the conversations are humorous and
contain a lot of small talk and other times they are heavy conversations where people debate their
philosophies. Most gatherings are a mixture of both depending upon the invitees and how well they
know each other.
B.
CHALLENGE
Create a scenario where a gathering takes place between a group of very different people. How did
they come to be there? What food did they bring? How does the conversation transpire and what
does it reveal about the characters involved?
C.
PRESENTATION
Include at least four characters from Section D, selecting only one from each genre
Show how the gathering came about
Provide a context for the presence of each character at the gathering
Show the food each character brought to the gathering and what it tells us about them
Reveal both the positive and negative aspects of the selected characters personalities
Present a topic or topics of discussion that push each character out of their comfort zone and
also bring out the best of their personalities
judges:
A synopsis of the four characters selected outlining the genre they are from, their role in the
form of literature and their personal characteristics. See Appendix 1.
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D.

Four characters are to be selected from the following genres. Each genre can only be used for one
character.
E.
A character from a song
A character from a picture book
A character from a novel
A character from an advertisement
A character from a movie
A character from a poem
A character from a short story
A character from a work of art
LIMITATIONS
minutes.
F.
SCORING
6.
Creative explanation of how the gathering came to be ..............................................0 - 10 points
7.
Ingenuity in the context and selection of characters at the gathering........................0 - 20 points
8.
Portrayal of the characters positive and negative traits.............................................0 - 80 points
9.
Diversity of the conversation topics in revealing the characters true

personalities ................................................................................................................ 0 40 points
10.
Creativity of the food selected for each of the four characters and
what it reveals about them ..........................................................................................0 - 20 points
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G.

Maximum possible ..............50 points
H.
BONUS POINTS
6. All props and costumes made by team members from the list of Allowable Materials.15 points
b. Cost Form
d. Required written materials (script, character synopsis) .............................. 10 points
presentation. ............................................................................................................. 10 points
9. Minimum of four team members in the performance area at all times. .................. 10 points
10. Presentation area cleared to the satisfaction of the judges. ...................................... 5 points
Maximum possible ..............50 points
I.
PENALTY POINTS
Violation of the spirit of the Tournament ............................................................ 0 to 50 points
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J.

9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
An electrical outlet that will accept a three-prong plug for use in the performance. Any
electrical items must be tagged with a current safety tag.
K.
Guidelines.
Adjustments to the lighting will be at the Directors discretion. Teams are, however, advised
not to rely on lighting adjustments in their performance.
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L.

Aluminium foil
Foam rubber
Balloons
Gloves

sheeting

Glue
Blu-Tack
Goggle eyes
Polystyrene
Buttons
Hessian
Raffia
Cardboard
Magnets
Recycled material*
Cellophane
Ribbon
Cling Wrap
Socks
Cotton Wool
Paddle pop sticks
Staples
Crayons
Paints, textas
String, twine
Dried Peas, beans
Pantyhose
Swimming caps
Drinking straws

crepe, tissue
Dye - fabric, food
Elastic
Velcro
Elastic bands
Pasta
Whistles
Feathers
Pencils, pens
Wire
Wood
Fishing line
Pipe cleaners
Please note:
Minds venues.
Cost Form.
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APPENDIX 1
Language Literature Character Synopsis

School: __________________________ Team: ____
Character 1
Text/Genre
Personal characteristics of
the character
Brief synopsis of their role

in the text
At least two quotes from

the text (or details in the
picture) that reveal their
personality in the context
of their views at the
gathering
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Character 2
Text/Genre
the character

in the text

gathering
17
Character 3
Text/Genre
the character

in the text

gathering
18
Character 4
Text/Genre
the character

in the text

gathering
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PEAS IN A POD
20
Social Sciences
Peas in a Pod
A.
INTRODUCTION
People preserve things for many reasons and in many ways. These can include objects, ideas and
discoveries which give us a glimpse into the past and show what societies valued and experienced.
Archaeologists are exploring a previously disregarded area of Pompeii. Anomalies have been found
which are not associated with the original volcanic eruption of Mt Vesuvius in 79AD or with the
Roman Empire. One of these anomalies is a pod from an undetermined time...
B.
CHALLENGE
Your team of archaeologists opens the pod and discovers that amongst other things it contains two
items that look the same but are fundamentally different. As a result your team has now been tasked
with finding out when the pod was buried, who buried it and for what reason. You must also identify
the two items in the pod which look the same, clarify their differences, and explain their significance
to the people who buried the pod.
C.
PRESENTATION
Outline the discovery of the pod in the context of the archaeological dig.
Clarify how the two items look the same and how they are different.
Portray the process of working out what these items are.
Determine who buried them and the era from which they came.
Explain the significance of the items to the group who buried them.
judges:
D.

Nil.
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E.
LIMITATIONS
minutes.
F.
SCORING
11.
Ingenuity of the outline showing of the discovery of the pod ....................................0 - 30 points
12.
Depth of clarification showing how the two items look the same
and how they are different .........................................................................................0 - 20 points
13.
Creative portrayal of the process through which these items were

identified .....................................................................................................................0 - 40 points
14.
Creative explanation of who buried the pod and the era from which
they came ....................................................................................................................0 - 40 points
15.
Clarity of explanation demonstrating the significance of the items to

the group who buried them ........................................................................................0 - 40 points
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G.

H.
BONUS POINTS
Allowable Materials. .............................................................................................................15 points
b. Cost Form
d. Required written materials (script) .........................................................................10 points
presentation. ........................................................................................................................10 points
14. Minimum of four team members in the performance area at all times. .............................10 points
I.
PENALTY POINTS
Violation of the spirit of the Tournament ...................................................................... 0 to 50 points
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J.

15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
K.
Guidelines.
Adjustments to the lighting will be at the Directors discretion. Teams are, however, advised not to
rely on lighting adjustments in their performance.
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L.

Aluminium foil
Foam rubber
Balloons
Gloves

sheeting

Glue
Blu-Tack
Goggle eyes
Polystyrene
Buttons
Hessian
Raffia
Cardboard
Magnets
Recycled material*
Cellophane
Ribbon
Cling Wrap
Socks
Cotton Wool
Paddle pop sticks
Staples
Crayons
Paints, textas
String, twine
Dried Peas, beans
Pantyhose
Swimming caps
Drinking straws

crepe, tissue
Dye - fabric, food
Elastic
Velcro
Elastic bands
Pasta
Whistles
Feathers
Pencils, pens
Wire
Wood
Fishing line
Pipe cleaners
Please note:
Minds venues.
Cost Form.
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GROUND CONTROL TO
MAJOR TOM
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Science Technology
Ground Control to Major TOM

A.
INTRODUCTION
The world has gone through an unpredictable major catastrophe. Your team has survived! There are
a couple of downsides to this though. You are all trapped in your school and have lost your hearing.
From your vantage point in the school grounds you receive a signal from afar. The team realises that
this is a message and needs to respond in a similar manner to let others know that there are
survivors.
B.
CHALLENGE
Using non-verbal communication skills your team must work out what the signal means through the
recreation of making a machine that may have sent out the message.
This machine must use sound scientific and technological principles with only materials easily located
in any school around the world.
C.
PRESENTATION
Dramatically describe what the catastrophe was and what the message meant.
The team must explain how they received the message and how it was decoded. This decoding
must then be handed to the judges.
Demonstrate the use of the created machine to send and receive a message to the audience
that the judges can decode. This message must be no longer than five words.
During the presentation the team must provide a thorough scientific explanation of the
machine's technical specifications. This can be through any multimodal method.
judges:

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D.

Any materials easily found in any school are allowed for the construction of the machine,
within the cost constraints.
E.
LIMITATIONS
minutes.
F.
SCORING
16.
Creativity of the catastrophic event ............................................................................0 - 10 points
17.
Clear identification of the message and its coding system .........................................0 - 10 points
18.
Detailed explanation of the design process, including testing and

refining designs ...........................................................................................................0 - 40 points
19.
Creativity of machine and its usability ........................................................................0 - 50 points
20.
Clarity of scientific and technical accuracy when explaining the device ....................0 - 50 points
21.
Use of multimodal presentation media .......................................................................0 - 10 points
Maximum possible.170 points
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G.

Your team must select two presentation skills and, on the Presentation Skills Form provided, explain why you
have chosen this dramatic technique, and how this technique enhances the communication of the solution to
the audience.
It is the responsibility of the team to ensure that the Presentation Skills Form is written so that it directs the
judges attention to the nominated categories including:
The judges will also allocate up to 10 points for the overall dramatic performance of the team. Overall
Dramatic Performance is defined as the extent to which the performance had excitement, flair, creativity or
impact that was related to the challenge solution. Basic stagecraft skills need to be evident in your
performance.
H.
BONUS POINTS
Allowable Materials. ............................................................................................................ 15 points
b. Cost Form
d. Required written materials (script) ......................................................................... 10 points
presentation. ........................................................................................................................ 10 points
19. Minimum of four team members in the performance area at all times. ............................ 10 points
I.
PENALTY POINTS
Violation of the spirit of the Tournament .......................................................................0 to 50 points
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J.

21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
K.
computer, data projector, television, DVD player, CD-player, MP3/MP4 players or any other audio visual or
Information Technology device which benefits your teams presentation.
Read Section 4.2 (The Long Term Challenge) of your 2016 Instruction Manual for guidelines on setting up and
use of equipment during the 10 minutes challenge solution presentation. Preparation of audio visual materials
for use during the presentation must also comply with 'Outside Assistance Guidelines.
All electrical devices including power boards and extension leads are the responsibility of the team but do not
need to be included in cost forms. They will also need to be tagged with a current safety tag on. Screened
images must be projected to appear within or directly behind, the 3 m square.
Adjustments to the lighting will be at the Directors discretion. Teams are, however, advised not to rely on
lighting adjustments in their performance.
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L.

Aluminium foil
Foam rubber
Balloons
Gloves

sheeting

Glue
Blu-Tack
Goggle eyes
Polystyrene
Buttons
Hessian
Raffia
Cardboard
Magnets
Recycled material*
Cellophane
Ribbon
Cling Wrap
Socks
Cotton Wool
Paddle pop sticks
Staples
Crayons
Paints, textas
String, twine
Dried Peas, beans
Pantyhose
Swimming caps
Drinking straws

crepe, tissue
Dye - fabric, food
Elastic
Velcro
Elastic bands
Pasta
Whistles
Feathers
Pencils, pens
Wire
Wood
Fishing line
Pipe cleaners
Please note:
Dye may be used in your preparation but must NOT be brought in liquid form to Tournament of Minds venues.
* Recycled material is specifically any material that you would normally throw out in your garbage or recycling
bin each week. For example: newspaper, cardboard, foam boxes, cotton reels, margarine containers, drink
bottles, tops, egg cartons, garden refuse etc. It does not include second-hand items like Grandmas old shawl,
Mums old evening dress or shoes, an old cane, umbrella, fan, toys or sports equipment. Goods and materials
purchased from second-hand shops or opportunity shops are NOT considered to be recycled material and so
are not permitted.
hammers, screwdrivers, sewing machines, paintbrushes etc. These items need NOT appear on the Cost
Form.
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Challenge Pack 2016

Tournament of Minds (TOM)

Copyright 2016 Tournament of Minds Inc.

Dear Facilitators and Teams,

Welcome to TOM 2016 Your 6 weeks start now!

Engineering Mathematics Going for Gold

The 6 week challenge is released Monday 1st August

Copyright 2016 Tournament of Minds Inc

GOING FOR GOLD

Copyright 2016 Tournament of Minds Inc

Going for Gold

Copyright 2016 Tournament of Minds Inc.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS CHALLENGE

Ingenuity and elegance of the Gold Standard Tester

Clear demonstration of an understanding and appreciation of the

Copyright 2016 Tournament of Minds Inc.

PRESENTATION SKILLS & OVERALL DRAMATIC PERFORMANCE

How the nominated presentation skill is used

How the nominated aspect emphasises the quality of the solution

How the nominated aspect is relevant to the solution.

Copyright 2016 Tournament of Minds Inc.

TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR WILL PROVIDE:

A minimum of two judges.

A timing device for the judges.

Score sheets and pens or pencils for the judges.

A defined stage or floor performance area of approximately 3m x 3m.

Two chairs and a table that may be used in the performance.

An additional timing device

Copyright 2016 Tournament of Minds Inc

ALLOWABLE MATERIALS FOR COSTUMES AND PROPS

Papier Mache - eg Mix It

Plastic piping, tubing, bags,

Balls ping pong, foam,

Plasticine, play dough

Make-up and hair products

Nails, screws, bolts

Paddle pop sticks

Dried Peas, beans

Paper butchers, plain, coloured,

Tape - adhesive, masking, duct

Dye - fabric, food

Paper clips - glider, bulldog

Torch (in working order)

Paper plates, paper cups

Fabric any type including fur

Pins safety, split, hair

Yarn cotton, woollen, synthetic

Copyright 2016 Tournament of Minds Inc

Copyright 2016 Tournament of Minds Inc

Show how the gathering came about

Provide a context for the presence of each character at the gathering

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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS CHALLENGE

A character from a song

A character from a picture book

A character from a novel

A character from an advertisement