Is it useful to go to Shanghai to participate in Beijing's competition (such as OM)?

I. The current situation of "OM" activities "OM" is the abbreviation of "Mental Olympics Competition", which originated in the United States and was initiated by Mr. Mike Luce, Ph.D., Education College, Glasgow, USA, on 1978. Now more than 50 countries and regions have participated in this activity. Although the "OM" competition is also called the Olympic Games, it is very different from the Olympic Games in other disciplines. This is not a competition.

A test paper allows everyone to write answers on the spot, which is different from quiz such as question and answer, but a brand-new creative competition. It needs the combination of hand and brain, the combination of social science and natural science, and the combination of science and art. There is no standard answer to Aum. Correct problem solving does not necessarily lead to high scores. Only when your thinking is different and your methods are humorous, novel and distinctive can you get a satisfactory score. This activity was introduced to China on 1987, and was immediately welcomed and valued by people of insight in the education field. 1988, China sent a team for the first time

A team of middle school students took part in the World Intellectual Olympics finals held at the University of Maryland. Shanghai has held eight consecutive Brain Olympics, and the team of Shanghai North Middle School won the World "OM" Finals on May 1993. At present, in addition to going overseas, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Chongqing, Beijing and other provinces and cities have sent teams to Shanghai to participate in the "OM" competition. Second, the significance of the "OM" activity The State Education Commission clearly pointed out that the examination-oriented education should be transformed into quality education. However, after decades of exam-oriented education, it is difficult to talk about transformation. The disadvantage of traditional education is that it ignores science and technology. Excessive dependence on theoretical memory gives written and retelling expressions a special position. But throughout history, only those who can think and act in new or different ways can make progress. The development of the world depends more on creation, and sticking to the rules will be the beginning of a nation's decline. The fourth science and technology conference clearly put forward the strategy of rejuvenating the country through science and technology, and science and technology, practice and innovation should be the theme of education. Our students are a cross-century generation, so we should pay special attention to cultivating their scientific awareness of scientific methods and cultivating their love for science, skills and creative thinking. Creativity, like physical strength, is a characteristic of human beings and can be developed. The characteristics of brain Olympic competition are rapid diffusion of thinking, flexible answers, vivid and interesting forms, and the combination of hands-on and brains. The core is the competition of creativity. Therefore, this is the most distinctive and capable place for young people to display their talents in science and education activities. Like scientists and artists, students can choose their own topics and create freely. Therefore, this activity is most conducive to cultivating all-round talents. Three. Activity flow and countermeasures "OM" competition is divided into two forms: long questions and impromptu questions. Long-term questions are generally four to five questions, which are announced in October every year, and national or regional competitions are held in March of the following year, and the world finals are held in May. Participants have plenty of time to look through the materials, discuss and freely choose an interesting and suitable competition question, design the best scheme and solve the problem seriously. The spirit of "OM" requires players to be loyal and honest. In the process of solving long-term problems, adults can't be asked to do it for them. Once found, it will be punished and deducted points. In order to reflect the true level of players and test their ability to improvise, they must participate in impromptu competitions. The impromptu question competition is to give questions on the spot and answer them in a limited time. No one is present except the referee, so even if the long question gets a high score, if the impromptu question fails, it will affect the overall ranking. (1) preparation stage 1. Doing a good job in mobilization and coach selection "OM" will be warmly welcomed by students, but the understanding, decision-making and enthusiasm of school leaders are the first conditions to determine whether the competition can be carried out. ? School leaders' propaganda, mobilization and active participation in guidance can make "OM" widely supported and concerned, especially from parents and society. Only in this way can we ensure the time, place and personnel, and it is possible to choose teachers with wide knowledge, strong hands-on ability and quick thinking as coaches. 2, the selection of players "Om" competition is a team competition, we must stress team spirit, mutual cooperation, close cooperation, to form a joint force, so the selection criteria are:

A, quick thinking, can better answer impromptu questions.

C, humorous language can attract people.

Everyone makes a five-minute activity summary; As long as students meet several standards or choose nine people at a certain point, these six people are: two students with strong hands-on ability, love to use their brains and are willing to spend time. Two students who are fond of literature and art, articulate, good at English and have acting skills. A student with strong organizational skills, good at uniting others, hands-on, unhurried and patient.

If you want to participate in the finals and get good grades, you must know yourself and know yourself. (2) The Solution Invented by Aum Now, taking the invention of "building a car with only one leg but no arm" as an example, the way to solve the problem is introduced. The answer to this question is divided into two parts: one is product design and innovation; The second is to arrange an 8-minute humorous short play to show how to use the product. Here are several detailed answers. See table for the operation mode: (3) Training instruction. The impromptu topic training is interspersed with the rehearsal of humorous short plays. Emphasize your own style. The so-called style is: "adding topics is related to solving problems, but it is not the kind of thing necessary to solve problems." We have arranged a lot of practical and linguistic questions that can stimulate creative thinking and spark generate's innovation, focusing on training humorous and artistic exaggeration expressions in language questions. Our coach is willing to devote himself and spend time. There was no rest throughout the winter vacation and the Spring Festival. In the whole process of training and guiding production, he was an active promoter, not a critic of destruction. Explorers of creation, not builders of conformity. Encourage students to put forward their own opinions and inspire their wisdom very enthusiastically, instead of directly intervening or giving lectures. Let students truly feel that participation is success. In 2 1 century, the immortal earth invented the transmission device of recreational vehicles in product design. It is important to win the game, but what is more important is "OM". So I think "OM" competition can be used as a breakthrough to explore quality education, which is worth popularizing and developing vigorously.