The Path to Mastery
Wizbots is completely hands-on and project-based, and kids work at their own pace. Our Inventor Mentors provide a small amount of direction at the beginning, then provide just-in-time instruction to introduce skills, ideas, and techniques as kids are ready. Within a framework, kids are empowered to choose what they work on and how they work on it. Then to recognize achievement, kids earn Wizbands as they progress through Wizbots levels of competence.
All kids begin as a Novice. The first step is to become Lab Certified, then follow the path to Mastery. Advancement is based on (a) amount of lab time, (b) completed projects, and (c) demonstrated proficiency of Knowledge Nuggets. Knowledge Nuggets are bite-size chunks of knowledge, skill, and experience within various subject areas.
Participation in any Wizbots after school program, summer camp, or event adds to a child's experience and progression.
Levels of Competence
Knowledge Nuggets by Subject Area
| Level | Description | Design | Materials | Structures | Mechanisms | Programming | Math | Physics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novice | All students new to Wizbots start here. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lab Certified | The student is productive in the lab after being introduced to the basic equipment, ideas, and ways of working. | 5 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Explorer | The student has been exposed to a wide variety of materials and types of projects. Can build fundamental structures, incorporate core sensors, and successfully program working robots. Has a track record of completing projects. | 3 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 2 |
| Apprentice | For students who wish to go deeper, this level focuses on more sophisticated mechanisms. New subject areas are introduced. | 3 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 6 |
| Wizard | This level emphasizes programming and advanced mechanisms to build more intelligent and capable robots. | 1 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 13 |
| Master | This level introduces a number of sophisticated programming elements that require greater fluency in math. Advanced sensors are introduced which drive growth in programming skill in an engaging manner. The Wizbots Master has developed fluency in all subject areas and has a track record in applying this knowledge in creative and inventive ways to challenging projects. | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 16 |