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FIRST Championship

Provided By
FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)

FIRST® Championship is a culminating, international event for the robotics competition season and an annual celebration of STEM as FIRST® prepares young people for the future.

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Program Activities

Students (Grade K-Postsecondary)

Use gracious professionalism and coopertition during competition against other teams​ 

Collaborate with team members in competition preparation (e.g., team set-up, practice, marketing)​ 

Participate in closing celebrations​

Program Near-Term Outcomes

Students (Grade K-Postsecondary)

Increase their skills for productive teamwork (e.g., collaboration, communication, time management)​ 

Improve their ability to work as a gracious professional in competition​ 

Engage in positive interaction with other teams in competition (coopertition)

DSEC Near-Term Outcomes

Students (Grade K-Postsecondary)

Increased student engagement and interest in STEM (formal and informal)​ 

Increased participant STEM competencies (skills, knowledge, abilities, and confidence)​ 

Increased participant awareness of, and interest in, STEM research and careers

Students

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At the FIRST Championship I worked well with my team by listening to others’ ideas.
n = 6 valid responses
At the FIRST Championship I shared my ideas clearly and kindly with my teammates.
n = 6 valid responses
At the FIRST Championship I helped my team stay on task and finish our work on time.
n = 6 valid responses
At the FIRST Championship I was friendly and encouraging when I talked to other teams.
n = 6 valid responses
When we compete, I am respectful and kind even if we do not win.
n = 6 valid responses
At the FIRST Championship I collaborated effectively with my teammates by listening to different perspectives and contributing my ideas.
n = 384 valid responses
At the FIRST Championship I communicated clearly and respectfully with my team to help us work towards shared goals.
n = 382 valid responses
At the FIRST Championship I managed my time and responsibilities in ways that helped my team stay on schedule.
n = 383 valid responses
At the FIRST Championship I engaged positively with members of other teams by being supportive, cooperative, and courteous.
n = 384 valid responses
During competition, I treated my teammates, opponents, and adults with respect, regardless of outcome.
n = 383 valid responses

Students

23,582 total student participants

Student Grade Level

Military-Connected Students

Category Count %
Not military connected 23,582 100%