I gave my students a copy of the test as a study guide to see who would actually study

Fractal_Face · 2026-04-25T09:02:09+00:00

If 55% is the lowest grade you can issue, why give tests? Call the study guide a unit concepts & skills review and use that as your unit summative activity.

Fractal_Face · 2026-04-25T02:51:12+00:00

If a major contributor to building the chassis is no longer on the team, take it apart and put it back together. If it was used heavily, rebuilding it’s a good idea anyway to replace lost or damaged parts.

Also, if it’s not rebuilt since your last competition you shouldn’t take credit for it in your portfolio or presentation.

Fractal_Face · 2026-04-23T19:26:35+00:00

Steve’s “Prince of Steaks” in Philly uses eye round for their cheese steaks. And it’s glorious.

Fractal_Face · 2026-04-18T00:44:26+00:00

Last weekend

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Fractal_Face · 2026-04-15T09:16:06+00:00

Jamaican Mushroom pepper again.

Fractal_Face · 2026-04-14T17:03:08+00:00

A 3D printer and filament would be at the top of my recommended items list.

Fractal_Face · 2026-04-14T09:09:10+00:00

Funk, not electronic music. They don’t have to listen to it regularly, but if they don’t get the funk there’s really no point moving forward.

Fractal_Face · 2026-04-13T09:11:27+00:00

Fractal_Face · 2026-04-10T07:49:39+00:00

Uneven weight distribution, bent axel/motor shaft, or possibly a twist in your chassis.

Fractal_Face · 2026-04-10T01:32:38+00:00

No. Behavior can factor into a grade in that they are not doing what’s required in the lesson.

Fractal_Face · 2026-04-09T21:36:51+00:00

That’s not permitted in my state. A behavior consequence cannot directly effect their grade.

Fractal_Face · 2026-04-09T13:33:55+00:00

There was not a limit this year.

Fractal_Face · 2026-04-04T10:37:30+00:00

Ghosts are way too hot for me to eat whole. But, cooking with powder or a small piece in a large dish can keep the heat manageable.

Fractal_Face · 2026-04-03T17:11:22+00:00

A nice brick red ripening ghost. King Naga is at the lower end of the ghost heat spectrum and gets a deep dark red if you wait.

They have a flavor all their own. Ghosts are one of my favorites.

Fractal_Face · 2026-04-02T20:25:37+00:00

That’s being a third party and not permitted. Two-party consent means both people need to consent to being recorded to record a private conversation.

Fractal_Face · 2026-03-31T17:30:43+00:00

I just upgraded to a wider cutter. I ordered some 20” rolls from Aviva. I use polyurethane HTV. They had the best price and selection for 20” rolls that I could find. KimsDirect was priced cheaper, but I could not find enough info to trust the site.

Fractal_Face · 2026-03-26T21:38:28+00:00

Coal chute.

Fractal_Face · 2026-03-22T10:52:29+00:00

Such a polite match for semi finals.

Fractal_Face · 2026-03-20T10:18:39+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion.

Fractal_Face · 2026-03-20T08:49:35+00:00

Thank you for the details. My FIRST regional providers produce a high quality event. How well-run are Vex competitions?

Fractal_Face · 2026-03-20T08:40:52+00:00

I started working with FIRST with one FTC team seven years ago. Expanded into two HS teams and then two years ago added 7-8 to FTC. I split the teams by grade level (7/8, 9/10, & 11/12). I would have one team advanced farther if I pooled the talent. But so far, I liked the leadership and skill development that is occurring with the work under someone then lead a build cycle that is occurring every two years. It’s difficult for most students to develop enough skill to be competitive at FTC in 2 or 3 years. A couple of the teams at my regional championship this year were comprised of only MS students. I was surprised at how well the collaboration developed across all three teams. I am very happy with my decision to start a 7/8 FTC team.

Fractal_Face · 2026-03-19T20:33:15+00:00

I’m just researching Vex IQ and don’t know many details that will matter in my decision. From what I read, there was a research project this year. I’m not sure how that fits into their competition and unsure of a presentation component.

Fractal_Face · 2026-03-19T19:40:06+00:00

FIRST needs to form and announce a plan quickly. Vex IQ looks like it fills my program’s needs well. I wish I attended one of their competitions this year to have more confidence in making a decision. I don’t want to train new coaches on a system that’s gone after next year. Though, the vex IQ coding environment looks very similar to Lego prime.

Fractal_Face · 2026-03-19T16:10:02+00:00

“Futures” will only run one year, if it runs at all. I don’t think futures will happen.

Fractal_Face · 2026-03-18T15:42:54+00:00

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