Coaches Corner
CTOM Powerpoint - Introduction Session
This is available for Coaches and Coordinators who would like to introduce Connecticut Odyssey of the Mind to others in their town or region who might be interested in learning more about Odyssey of the Mind. Please click here to download the powerpoint.
The Long Term Problem
Every year, CCI creates 6 new problems in 6 categories- we call them the Long Term Problem:
1. Vehicle - teams build vehicles of various sizes, using different power sources, to perform a series of tasks.
2. Technical - Teams design innovative contraptions to incorporate into a performance or set of tasks.
3. Classical- Students select a piece of history, literature or art as part of their solution.
4. Structure - participants create a structure of balsa wood and glue designed to hold weight.
5. Performance - teams develop ideas for a solution around a specific theme with several required elements.
6. Primary - our youngest competitors (K-2) solve a simpler version of the Long Term Problem
All of the problems involve a performance of some kind. There is building, creating, designing, and performing in all of the problems. And the students are responsible for coming up with every prop, piece of scenery, device, structure, vehicle, every line in the skit. Creativity is left solely to the students on the team. Adults aren't allowed to help!
PROBLEM CLARIFICATIONS
During the year, teams may ask questions of CCI regarding the Long Term problems. If CCI makes a change or an interpretation they will be posted as a CLARIFICATION here. TEAMS CHECK YOUR CLARIFICATIONS REGULARLY IN CASE THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT CHANGE IN YOUR PROBLEM!
TESTIMONIALS
"It teaches kids to work as
a team and that hard work and creativity will get you anywhere!"
- Team Member, Middle School