This manual provides basic information about spontaneous problems. It is directed primarily to coaches, teachers, and group leaders in the Odyssey of the Mind program, so they can better prepare their teams for this segment of the Odyssey of the Mind competitions. Although some readers may already be quite knowledgeable about spontaneous problems, others are new to the program, so basic points are discussed. Even those with a great deal of experience in spontaneous may discover new information that will help them become better problem solvers. Chapter 5 includes 9 verbal, 6 hands-on, 2 verbal/hands on spontaneous problems that have been used in previous Odyssey of the Mind tournaments.




