# Pilot lesson: observation form

Run the pilot with **6–8 students** in one 60-minute session, with two adults observing. Print this page or fill it in on a laptop. Do **not** write student names: use the pilot code printed on the base plate or a number.

Gate for the lesson: at least **80% of students** finish a working ship within 60 minutes.

## 1. Session

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Date and class | |
| Students / adults in the room | |
| Kits used (with spares) | |
| Cells counted in / out | / |
| Covers closed and checked before leaving the table | yes / no |
| Observer names (adults only) | |

## 2. Timeline

Write the real clock time when each phase starts and ends.

| Phase | Planned | Real start | Real end | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Show finished ship, question | 0–7 | | | |
| FabLab intro | 7–12 | | | |
| Stickers | 12–20 | | | |
| Copper rails | 20–32 | | | |
| LEDs and polarity check | 32–42 | | | |
| Battery, ON, test, troubleshooting | 42–48 | | | |
| Mechanical assembly | 48–55 | | | |
| Lights off, all together | 55–60 | | | |

## 3. Per student (one row each)

Use the CSV template `pilot-log-template.csv`, or tick here.

| Code | Total minutes | Worked on first try? | Needed an adult? | Step where stuck | Fixed it by themselves? |
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## 4. What went wrong (tally each time you see it)

| Problem | Count |
|---|---|
| Cell in the wrong way or switch left OFF | |
| LED in backwards | |
| Copper tape lifted or wrinkled | |
| Copper tape patch bridging both rails | |
| LED leg not touching the tape | |
| Panel slot too tight (needed force) | |
| Panel slot too loose (wobbles) | |
| Panels fell over before the nose cone was on | |
| Wing leans or came out | |
| Nose cone does not fit | |
| Sticker on a tab, on the plate edge or on the electronics area | |
| Other | |

## 5. The ship

- Does it stand upright on the table, without wobbling?
- Can a child change the cell and reach the switch easily?
- Dark room: are all three LEDs clearly visible from 3 m?
- Is the nose cone visibly lit? (assumption A10)
- Photos taken (no student faces): yes / no

## 6. Student survey (3 questions, 1 minute)

Ask at the end. One tick each: 1 = not really, 2 = a bit, 3 = yes!

| Statement | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| I made something that works. | | | |
| I can tell a friend what the lab machines do. | | | |
| I want to design my own part next time. | | | |

Optional: *"What would you change on your ship?"*

## 7. Adult debrief (10 minutes after the lesson)

1. Which step cost the most time?
2. Which instruction did students not understand?
3. Which tolerance or part should change before the next class?
4. Was the adult-to-student ratio enough? Where did you wish for a fourth adult?
5. Gate: did 80% finish within 60 minutes?

## 8. Decisions

Record them in a **Test result** issue, change parameters in a pull request and update the [assumptions log](assumptions.md).

| Decision | Owner | Issue |
|---|---|---|
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