Sprint #6
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Sprint Timeline
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Nov 10 - Nov 21, 2025 |
#12: Sun, Nov 16, 2025 @ 11:59 PM ET |
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Indy TAs: ✓ Attend Indy TA Team Meeting |
Tue, Nov 11, 2025 @ 08:00 AM ET |
In-Person; Room ET219 |
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WL TAs: ✓ Attend TA Team Meeting |
Tue, Nov 19, 2025 (Session 1 of 3) |
Room TBD |
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Wed, Nov 12, 2025 @ 11:59 PM ET |
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Wed, Nov 19, 2025 @ 11:59 PM ET |
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Wed, Nov 19, 2025 @ 11:59 PM ET |
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Wed, Nov 19, 2025 @ 11:59 PM ET |
Clicking a task name will take you to its detailed description in Sprint Details.
Sprint Schedule
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Deck for this Sprint
Download Sessions Deck |
| Session | Duration | Focus | Where |
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Team Meeting #1 |
50 min |
Attendance, Project Updates/Sprint Planning, Q&A |
In-Person / MS Teams |
Lab Session #1 |
1h 50m |
Attendance, Icebreaker, Reminders, Stand-ups, Team Activity, Project Work |
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Team Meeting #2 |
50 min |
Attendance, Project Updates/Sprint Review, Q&A |
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Lab Session #2 |
1h 50m |
Attendance, Icebreaker, Reminders, Stand-ups, Retrospective, Team Activity, Project Work |
Note: Icebreakers, Reminders, and the Team Activity section may vary each sprint.
Lab Sessions
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Icebreakers : Warm-ups
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Reminders: Sprint 6 Resource
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Team Activity
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Lab Session #1: Professional Development (Required):
Reviewing Professional Development Topics - In Sprint #4, students learned about Data Storytelling, Addressing Different Audience and How to Give a Strong Presentation. Refer to the Sprint 5 Resource-
Facilitate a brief discussion on key takeaways and how these skills support their Final Fall Presentation.
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Have teams revisit their Transformation Matrix and Storytelling Framework from the previous sprint.
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Ask teams to apply these ideas as they begin structuring slides and assigning speaking roles.
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Lab Session #2: Final Presentation Draft (Required):
During this lab, teams will complete the Final Fall Presentation Draft-
Review the Final Presentation Guide and Final Presentation Information for expectations and examples.
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Guide teams to finalize slides, confirm speakers, and ensure their message clearly highlights project impact.
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For the full structure of meetings and labs, see the TA Resources: Meeting Agendas.
Sprint Details
✓ Complete Time Sheet
Timesheet #12: Sun, Nov 16, 2025 @ 11:59 PM ET and timesheet #13: Sun, Nov 23, 2025 @ 11:59 PM ET.
Please submit through Success Factors or via Excel if you are in the credit-based TA role.
✓ Grade Professional Development #5
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Please grade the Professional Development # 5 assignment on Gradescope. As you review, pay close attention to Psychological Safety Point 2: Applying the Team Contract, and note during mentor meetings or labs whether students have started implementing the norm they chose to practice.
Due: on Gradescope by Wed, Nov 12, 2025 @ 11:59 PM ET.
✓ Grade Sprint Report #5
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The Sprint Report serves both as part of the course grading requirements and as a way to give you insight into where each team member stands in their work and how they are thinking about the project.
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Self-Evaluation highlights how students view their presence, contributions, and collaboration.
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Mid-Semester Checkpoint highlights the work students feel most proud of, giving insight into their progress and what they value in their contributions. Students also relect on their team’s core values, which can inform you of team dynamics and areas for growth.
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Implementation Check shows how students put into practice the tasks connected to Professional Development.
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Grading: Evaluate reports objectively based on the rubric, the evidence students provide, your observations from sessions, and the required number of sentences. Fair grading ensures accountability and consistency across the team and program. |
Due: on Gradescope by Wed, Nov 19, 2025 @ 11:59 PM ET
✓ Complete Team Report #5
This report captures your responsibilities as a TA (Scrum Master) and your team’s progress in Sprint 5. It helps you reflect on what has been completed, what still needs attention, and what’s next. It also provides your liaison with the context they need to offer support.
Note: Please complete this report after grading Sprint Report #5 submissions.
Due: on Gradescope by Wed, Nov 19, 2025 @ 11:59 PM ET
✓ Final Presentation Draft
To wrap up the semester, your team will prepare a presentation highlighting project progress and future goals. This is your team’s opportunity to showcase the impact of their work — what they’ve accomplished and how it contributes value to the corporate partner and The Data Mine.
Please review the following Guidelines for the Final Presentation: Final Presentation Guide. During this sprint, your team should complete a first draft of your presentation and continuing working on this presentation until the final week of term when you will present to your CRP mentors and the Data Mine staff.
Guide your team through the following steps as they prepare the Final Fall Presentation:
✓ Start the presentation early. Begin outlining slides, structure, and key talking points.
✓ Assign speaking roles. Confirm each member’s part and identify backup speakers in case someone is unavailable.
✓ Review content alignment. Make sure the presentation connects to project goals, progress, and next steps.
✓ Reference the guide. Review both the Final Presentation Guide and Final Presentation Information pages for guidance.
Submission Details:
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Draft: Due Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET. Late work will not be accepted.
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Final Version: Due Friday, December 5, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET (Sprint 7). Late work will not be accepted.
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Submission: TAs will submit on behalf of the whole team