JOIN THE WORLD CLASS
ROBOTICS COMPETITION TEAM
WHAT IS VEX IQ ROBOTICS COMPETITION
LEARNING GOALS
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Learn robotics knowledge
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Deeply understand and follow the Engineering Design Process, which is a lifetime benefit skill.
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Improve hands-on, problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking abilities.
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Through teamwork to improve students’ leadership and communication skills.
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Gain practical skills in robot design, building, and programming.
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Collaboration, problem-solving, and creativity are emphasized.
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The competition sparks interest in STEM fields and prepares students for future innovation.
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Analyze different team performance and competition strategies.
TEAMS
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Elementary School Team
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4th Grader - 6th Grader, good start but very competitive
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Middle School Team
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6th Grader - 8th Grader, high skills and competitive
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PREREQUISITES
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To join the Vinci Robotics Competition teams (R411) - students must complete the R401 and R402 courses or have very strong knowledge of robotics competition or knowledge.
WHAT IS VEX V5 ROBOTICS COMPETITION
WHY CHOOSE VINCI?
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Lead by World Championship Awarded coaches.
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Learn from World Class performance teams.
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Strong team performance. Won champions and awards at local, regional, signature, US Open, and the World Championships for 5 continuous seasons.
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Advanced in robot design, coding, driver's training, and innovation.
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Strong and organized team management. Each team member will be assigned specific roles and responsibilities.
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Community services opportunities.
TEAM ARRANGEMENT & TIME COMMITMENT
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3 - 5 students per team
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Team member roles & responsibilities (see the picture below)
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Minimum 6 hours per week - usually 3 hours during the workday and 3 hours on the weekends.
COMPETITION TIMELINE
COMPETITION EVENT STRUCTURE
COMPETITION PROGRAM ARRANGEMENT DETAILS
R411 - VEX IQ Competition Program
Dates:
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September - June
Time (May slightly adjust):
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Burlington: Thursday 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM & Sunday 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Newton: Friday 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM & Sunday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Total over 180 lecture & workshop hours for the 10-month competition season.
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An additional 100 worship hours will be provided based on the team's progress.
Location:
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Burlington Classroom
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Newton Classroom
Grades:
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G4+
Prerequisite:
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Complete R401 - IQ Competition I and R402 - IQ Competition II, or have strong previous Robotics Competition Experience
Please note that our total sessions include the holidays listed below. No classes will be held on these holidays.
Holiday Schedule:
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Thanksgiving: 2024, Week 48
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Christmas: 2024, Week 52
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Easter: 2025, Week 16
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New Year's Day: 2025, Week 1
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Chinese New Year: 2025, Week 5
Massachusetts Public School February and April Breaks:
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February Break, Week 8
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April Break, Week 17
Fees and Enrollment: