2010 JAM Junior AgriculturalMechanics

San Antonio Livestock Show

CRITIQUEING PROJECTS

AND EXHIBITORS

SAN ANTONIO JAM JUDGES CRITIQUE

Class Item Entry NumberCriteria Possible Pts Explanation/Critique

Workmanship 30

Design 20

Documentation 20

Knowledge 20

Difficulty 10

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Class Item Entry Number

Criteria Possible Pts Explanation/Critique

Workmanship 30

Design 20

General Workmanship•Square•True to plan dimensions•Evaluation of cutting, drilling, and welding•Grinding has been kept to a minimum

Project must be blue ribbon to place

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Class Item Entry Number

Criteria Possible Pts Explanation/Critique

Workmanship 30

Design 20

Trailer Workmanship•Use trailer check sheet•Inspect for protected wiring•Lights meet DOT requirements•Inspect spacing between tire and fender•Axle attachment•Weld spatter removal•Painting

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Class Item Entry Number

Criteria Possible Pts Explanation/Critique

Workmanship 30

Design 20

Electrical Project Workmanship•Conforms to NEC•Proper Polarity•Adequate wire length for repair•Neat and Organized•Wire to terminal attachment•Proper grounding

Design •Look for evidence that student has thought through the project

• Projects should be planned and drawn before construction begins

• Material selection

• Practical use vs. cost

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Class Item Entry Number

Criteria Possible Pts Explanation/Critique

Workmanship 30

Design 20

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Class Item Entry Number

Criteria Possible Pts Explanation/Critique

Workmanship 30

Design 20

Trailer Design•Safety Chains•TxDOT standards (check sheet may be verified)•Protected wires•Fender clearance•Tie downs•Operator convenience

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Class Item Entry Number

Criteria Possible Pts Explanation/Critique

Workmanship 30

Design 20

3 Point Hookup and PTO Design•Must meet ASABE standards•Sound construction and safe•Identification of pinch and wrap points•Shielding and SMV emblem use

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Class Item Entry Number

Criteria Possible Pts Explanation/Critique

Workmanship 30

Design 20

Wood Project Design•Proper fastener use•Selection of finish (finish matches use)•Flashing and sheet metal covers

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Class Item Entry Number

Criteria Possible Pts Explanation/Critique

Workmanship 30

Design 20

Documentation 20

Documentation•To be covered by additional presentation

*Students will be given a copy this year*

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Class Item Entry Number

Criteria Possible Pts Explanation/Critique

Workmanship 30

Design 20

Documentation 20

Knowledge 20

General Knowledge•Quality of projects has improved over the years•Points given for knowledge area are of greater importance•Questioning provides the best evaluation of knowledge•Fewer general questions –more specific

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Class Item Entry Number

Criteria Possible Pts Explanation/Critique

Workmanship 30

Design 20

Documentation 20

Knowledge 20

Knowledge: Judges Questions•Higher quality projects require more in depth questions to differentiate scores•Questions are tied to documentation and photos•Answers to questions should give the answer not a rehearsed speech•Student should be able to demonstrate project

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Class Item Entry Number

Criteria Possible Pts Explanation/Critique

Workmanship 30

Design 20

Documentation 20

Knowledge 20

Knowledge: Judges Questions• Questions should relate to project students have designed and built•Be prepared for an assortment of questions •As basic student knowledge is revealed request detailed information

Quality Project + Quality Answers =Placing Project

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Class Item Entry Number

Criteria Possible Pts Explanation/Critique

Workmanship 30

Design 20

Documentation 20

Knowledge 20

Knowledge: Question Ideas•Specification of material used•Welding information•Distortion control method•Project information sources•Project work sources

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Class Item Entry Number

Criteria Possible Pts Explanation/Critique

Workmanship 30

Design 20

Documentation 20

Knowledge 20

Difficulty 10

Difficulty•Based on size, complexity and scope•Illustrated by a greater amount of skills•Construction difficulty earns more points•Intricate and moving parts earn more points

*Simple projects can be blue ribbon*

Additional Information•All members of a team built project should be able to answer questions•Try to maintain eye contact•Demonstrate project•Student must have the ability to sell themselves and their project•Student should be familiar with doc. check sheet, trailer check sheet, and critique sheet

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Class Item Entry NumberCriteria Possible Pts Explanation/Critique

Workmanship 30 +

Design 20 ok

Documentation 20 Needs work

Knowledge 20 good

Difficulty 10 simple

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Class Item Entry NumberCriteria Possible Pts Explanation/Critique

Workmanship 30 Excellent corner fit up, good diag. Measurements, over-welding

Design 20 Intricate trailer dumping mechanism,

Quality latching mechanism

Documentation 20 Project built to plan dimension, photos show project progression, complete BOM

Knowledge 20 Excellent knowledge of welding process, knowledge of material sizing,

Difficulty 10 Trailer dump shows additional effort

Partnerships to aid students and teachers

• Teachers and other courses in school• Businesses• Industry• Family members