Robots: America's response to lower math scores
I. Introduction
"You can not achieve you can not imagine. "
-Author Unknown
The United States of America may lose its supremacy as a superpower if our children today can not grasp the technologies of tomorrow. The trend has already been fixed. positions of high level engineers are currently outsourced to other nations, not only because of lower costs, but inadequacies of filling them in the States. Lets face it, there are not too many Americans looking to have a doctrine in electrical engineering to research and development. Others countries like Korea, many students see Math as the universal "language" and include a doctoral degree level technical as a necessity to excel in their country. For many, this is the only way out of poverty. American children, stereotyped, do not have this fear to motivate them. Many children in this "superior" country just see mathematics as something needed to pass a test competence. Its value is ignored. The implementations are invisible. The desire of children to this type of career is in decline. Clearly the future implications are disturbing and may one day be detrimental to the foundation of our country. However, I believe maintaining the enthusiasm children need to use mathematics may be the answer. Not surprisingly, as stated in Robots for Kids, the right classification Robots up there with dinosaurs when it comes to attracting the attention of students of primary schools … "[1 p. 232]. I predict interest, active participation and appropriate guidance in robotics will increase math scores nationally registered.
II. Staggering math scores
Facts do not lie. According to the United States Department of Education in 1999 [2] the U.S. ranked 12th among the students of 4th year, the 28th drug among students in 8th and 19th place only in the elderly math scores nationally registered. How is poverty stricken and problematic country like Israel three classifications that we looks 8th graders? Obviously, money is not the answer. I do not think the Israelis are less concerned about the violence than our inner-city children do to distract them. Although I am a little confused about the answer, I think the solution lies in the aspirations and the child's own inner desires. Many of our youth dream of being a professional athlete or pop singers. This they see. That's what they know. That's what they love. These young impressionable children to see these avenues not only fun, but also as a means for financial freedom. With math is the language of "universal", the children in other countries may see this as the only way to cross levels of poverty and prosper in life. Let's face it, math can be a difficult subject to grasp. Unless one has either the name "Albert" or find reasons of motivation to prove an extra effort, the scores will suffer. The Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) found that "students who agreed that they like math and that math was useful for solving problems, higher scores than students who did not agree [3]. Unsurprisingly, many educators have already took it as a given. The question that now arises is how to motivate children? Or better yet, how can we follow a rebate program down while pulling advantage of the technologies driving today? As has been said and DRUINE Hendler: "I think the desire to learn has to do with an idea or project captivating animation. New technologies enable students of all ages to pursue richer, more complex learning experiences. With robots, students can truly be scientists, engineers, designers and builders "[1 pp. 161-62].
Grade 4 Grade 8 Grade 12
Rank Nation Score Nation Score
1 Singapore Singapore 625 643 560 Netherlands
2 Korea Korea 611 607 552 Sweden
Japan 3 Japan 597 605 547 Denmark
4587 Hong Kong Hong Kong 588 540 Switzerland
5 Netherlands 577 Belgium 565 534 Iceland
6 Czech Republic Czech Republic 567 564 528 Norway
7 Austria 559 547 Slovak Republic 523 France
8 Slovenia 552 Switzerland 522 545 new Zealand
9 Ireland 550 Netherlands 541 522 in Australia
Slovenia Hungary 10 548 541 519 Canada
11 Australia 546 Bulgaria 540 518 Slovenia
12 United States 545 Austria 539 Germany 495
13 Canada 532 France 538 Hungary 483
14 Israel 531 537 Hungary 476 Italy
Latvia 15,525 Russian Fed. 535 Russian Fed. 471
16 Scotland 520 Australia 530 469 Lithuania
England 17 Ireland 513 527 Czech Republic 466
18 Cyprus 461 Canada 502 527 United States
19 Norway 502,526 Belgium Cyprus 446
Sweden 20 New Zealand 499 519 356 Africa South
21 Greece 492 522 Thailand
22 Israel 490 522 Thailand
Portugal 23 Germany 475 509
Iceland 24 474 508 New Zealand
25429 … Iran (28th) United States 500
Figure 1: Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) mathematics scores of 1999 [2].
Figure 2: Average mathematics scores by students that state "I mathematics "[3].
Figure 3: Average mathematics scores by students that state "Mathematics is useful for solving everyday problems "[3].
III. Robots in the news
Television can be a helping hand to further education spark interest in children robots. Maybe the eyes have had the chance to see a commercial for Honda 4-foot robot walking down the aisle to pick up a Sunday paper. This completely autonomous robot, which appears to be a spacesuit, is currently touring around the world. This step "Breakthrough in innovative mobility, or better known as ASIMO, is the result of a robotics program that began in 1986. Being the robot most advanced humanoid in existence, this fascinating creation walks on two legs, has 26 degrees of freedom, can walk up steps, and is currently touring North America for education. Recently, this technological marvel has visited schools in the Bronx, in an attempt "Stimulate interest in the study of robotics and science" [4]. Even a section on the website is dedicated educational resources for children. With ASIMO, Honda is truly giving our youth "The power of dreams" [4].
Sony is also doing its part to "Change the way you see the world." AIBO became an animal of the future for many while the SDR-4X II is all praise. AIBO is Autonomous dog can learn, do tricks, and express their feelings. This piece about $ 2,000 entertainment is completely programmable for upgrading and educational purposes. Be prepared for the animal to express 6 different types of feelings, act according to its environment and is receiving attention, searching for toys, and without human help, he will wake up and fall asleep on a charging station. Not only do overtime adult dog but it will not dirty the carpets as a puppy! The SDR-4X II, on the other hand, has literally become the rave among young people. This humanoid can be caught "madness" (Techno dance technique), throwing balls, doing tai chi, and even jogging. Better yet, video clips available on the Internet and television show five of them are in unison. And it gets better! This robot also has face recognition, a vocabulary of 20,000 words of recognition and synthesis voice, color recognition, and still finds time to draw a room for optimum placement to show. Now if this thing does not need to be recharged. Oh, did I mention the work is already done on the 5 [4],?
The said robots do a wonderful job of creating attention for themselves and portray young "cool" to have jobs when they grew up. However, I think the TV show Robot Wars is a power to inspire them to start building. I can testify as living proof of this statement. Turn on TechTV and you will have the pleasure of seeing robots combat death in an arena that has gusts of fire, pits to oblivion, and flippers that launch robots seem unhappy with their lot. Combine that with hundreds, if not more than a thousand kids screaming in the stands and this show becomes a favorite fast. The program's Web site provides even one day to quench the thirst of the building. Direct links are provided on how to start building robots home. GI Joes begin to look like toys Baby over £ 500 a robot that makes the fire, turn the blades, pliers, crushing, and moves only to survive and destroy someone other creation. In this 20 – by 54-foot arena is the ultimate in robot combat and competition. Children love it [7, 8]!
IV. Creative Avenues
A common place many turn when it is forced to build a bot is David Cook's book, Robot Building for Beginners. Following these instructions, not only a line following robot to build, but math is unavoidably used and pursued. In order to understand speed, one must first understand revolutions per minute compromise between speed and torque, battery level, friction, robot mass and how to manipulate these values with different voltages gear ratios and tire sizes. Trial and error is always possible and, I might add, very popular among beginners. Remember, a robotic thing as making a mistake is 'OK' and a considerable amount of learning outcomes of these errors. However, this is two not teachers and provides a "bag of tricks" to the attention of hungry children. I believe Miller and Stein say it's best when feedback information from them a second grade class:
"… Many students view with respect and admiration to one or two students who know their multiplication tables and can not predict how often a driver must turn the wheel to turn a robot Once … Suddenly rays, circles, circumferences, and so have utility as one of our students suddenly exclaimed aloud: "So that's what pi is for!" [1 pp. 231-32].
Wow, all this for only determine the speed. Forget that the person who reads the book will learn about the science of materials (strength of textile industries), electronics (voltage = resistance * In progress), mechanics (loads and stress), diodes, resistors, capacitors, diodes, and all the tools and procedures for effective use. In first glance this may seem a lot to learn for a child. Remember this: it is not the lessons of the teacher to be forced on children is their own! What a child becomes enthusiastic when he said: "If Jack is half as old as Jill and Jill is a third as old as Jan? So how old is Jack in January 1960 years? "Building robots is a teacher's dream – true problem solving with the advantage additional enthusiasm [9].
With DC robots, the sky is the limit on how technical the project will become. However, sometimes faster and less complex solutions may be more appropriate. BEAM uses solar energy to power very simplistic, but captivating, robots. This acronym Biology Electronic Material aesthetic is a field of robotics using no computational power, inspirations from Mother Nature, focusing on concepts that appeal to the eye, while making all work with the small amount of energy from a panel Sun. There is seldom used circuits, no programming is involved, and some are inexpensive parts. My first BEAM robot involved a paper clip, a pager motor, a solar panel, a capacitor, and a little welding. In about 20 minutes, 5 parts came to life! The beauty of these robots is the simplicity construction, the parts are cheap to buy or easily found in techno junk around the house, and only a soldering iron is needed to build them. While these robots generally take the form of a bug or some other small creature, they have an important resource for children. Projects are very quick. This fact alone is consistent with those of a short attention span who want immediate feedback on their progress. In addition, many of the basic principles of science and biology are integrated into the design and can be discussed with respect to solar energy. Visitors to the zoo will more educational as children will seek to imitate animals and their appearance times. "Construction materials and project ideas involve a wide range of interests allow multiple entry points in science, mathematics, engineering, design, art and music for all types of learners. These materials not only areas of new knowledge accessible, but also provide new ways for Children relate to areas of knowledge to which they have been exposed "[1 p. 22]. In addition, a challenge of this solar technology is to minimize the current used and find ways of storing (capacitors) what little energy is available. Therefore, young robotists learn the importance of reading and understanding of data sheets to select the appropriate parts wisely. Naturally, some the most basic problem solving techniques are used at its best [10].
When the student is young or skills welding are not sufficiently matured, Lego Mindstorms is always an exceptional choice. In fact, anyone of any age will find this technical line of Legos and robotics investment wise. Not only the reusable and nonexclusive to a particular project, but they can also be programmed in several languages on a computer From Visual Basic to Lego's own object-oriented programming language. No cables are needed either. All this can be done via a transmitter infrared! It is difficult to understand how Legos have walked hand in hand with technology. For example, we will look more closely at the kit "Robotics Invention System 2.0. This package includes a micro-computer battery operated RCX used to store programs and connect all peripherals, 718 pieces includes 2 motors, 2 touch sensors, and a light sensor, a USB infrared tower, and a simple and powerful image-based programming language on CD. Of course, all Legos of the kits before one can be used in conjunction with this educational tool. In addition, at the Mindstorms website, there is a free online program which the choice of design projects while Lego life. This 3D virtual environment is ideal for displaying creations on the web or experimentation with Legos that have yet to be purchased [11, 12, 13].
Following the software included, children can have their first robot built less than an hour after purchase. There are plenty of practical lessons, training sessions, and missions on the CD. Each of these training sessions teaches a specific capacity of the robotic system, while describing various ways to test, troubleshoot and resolve construction. Finally, the lessons will degenerate into capabilities such as: using sensors to interact with the environment, programming with icons that represent blocks of code, and create responses to the environment for the robot to do everything its creator desires. When the CD is finished, almost all the fundamental techniques necessary to complete the projects have been covered [11, 14].
Already, there are over a dozen books written on Lego Mindstorms with detailed how to create any color sorter from a scanner, a musical instrument, and a creator image, a spy bot, fingernail polisher, and M & M. I even have books that describe the creations of an ATM machine dealer, elephants that squirt water, and even a robot that does the job of cleaning the soil Lego [15]. By completing these projects, according to Cole and O'Conner, "(Education) Benefits include helping children improve their powers of concentration, work with instructions, solve problems, and develop patience "[16]. This line of Legos created by MIT professors is currently used by thousands of educators around the world. Like most children only see the robot as a toy, "they tend to stay focused and committed throughout the course. Thus, in group settings to more productive, more creative solutions and depth to the given scenarios, and development of interpersonal relations skills and team skills. All this is accomplished without the use of a pencil [17, 18]!
V. Case
If something can not be measured, then I think it can not be proven or improved. My hypothesis is that, with interest, active participation, and appropriate advice in the areas of robotics, the TIMMS scores, on average, will increase at least 10 points a year. Because tests are taken at the 4th, 8th and 12th grade years respectively, the company would need to involve a school system then report the results of the prior year. Remember, the content of an experience, and not as tools, are what is vital to learning. Therefore, the roles, guidance and training of teachers and designated robot / Width / Lego Mindstorms "experts" can not be enough stressed. It is naive to consider placing a computer in front of a person and expecting a being capable of building a network, create a Web page, or speak a common language programming. Same goes for robotics. At the launch of this update the curriculum in the beginning of a fall school year, it is essential to educate the teachers during the previous summer. Clearly, this time will be spent include equipment, discuss and customize previously created and borrowed lesson plans, and provide an entire summer of uninhibited experimentation. However, it is also a time to overcome fears or aversions of technology and change. "For example, some people uncomfortable with the new methods can reproduce the old ways by using technology. It is a sure way to sneak the change … Some teachers, who have little experience with new technologies in their class, have been known to force-fit new technologies for programs carried well "[1 P. 159]. For this case study to be effective, educators must embrace breaking the mold of "old school" comfortable habits and respect potential of what technology can foster. It is, of course, the pursuit of "richer, more complex learning experiences [1 p. 161].
The procedure itself is defined in a similar pattern between the different quality zones. Months before the start of the year school, a letter detailing the program changes must be sent to all parents. This letter must clearly state the intentions and resources that communicate a parent could turn to for pre-exposure to themselves and their children with future technologies. Parental support and participation are essential to exceed the expectations of this new process.
A. Elementary School
Beginning with the elementary level, classes 1-5, the year should begin with a speaker. Here, Lego Mindstorms will be introduced and accompanied by a display case full of inventions. Demonstrations will be presented at all. This will generate interest and curiosity among listeners. Also, leaving these creations in a strategic view trophy case as the desire to perpetuate the excitement and foster a desire for participation. Lego Mindstorms will be added to the program. This time invested can be substituted for a portion of Sciences of the week and designated math time slots. When executed properly, plans courses of different mathematical principals can be shared as tips for students. In addition, replacing the annual science fair, a "Lego Fair" could be established. These funds will be used for parental involvement more about Mindstorms. How many projects are really made of 100% by the student anyway? In addition, a sense of pride and success will be achieved in the ownership of a creation on display for all to see. In Moreover, students have the position of the project during showing to answer questions and provide detailed descriptions and demonstrations reinforce understanding the theories and principles used in the creation process.
Just like in high school, and I think seniority should be benefits. Assuming the continuation of the advancement program, 4th and 5th graders would eventually have 3 and 4 years of experience under their belt Mindstorms. Thus This allows more advanced projects and problem solving capabilities. To add fuel to the fire, a monthly contest could be established as for the people "upper class." This could involve creating a solution to build a robot that follows a line and picks up Legos, a race around a track in a line, or even a robot that can navigate a simple maze. Whatever the challenge, a secret agenda to be accomplished. Carefully choose a project that is best solved using principles that coincide with science or forecasts of math lesson plans this month. I think it would be an honor to be old enough to participate in these activities. Student involvement would inevitably increase accordingly. So What better than having a child looking for math teacher tips, how to use fractions for simplification of programming schedules, in an attempt to gain a competitive advantage over a classmate? Expressed in terms of business, encourages competition innovation. Then, the last of all, administer the TIMMS tests and compare the scores on one year prior non-Lego integrated.
B. Middle and Junior High School
In the same way, classes 6th to 8th will be the experience of robotics with a heightened level of expertise needed to achieve projects. The main differences are the integration of electrical components, basic electrical principles, soldering techniques, and solar technology for the foundation of BEAM technology. A guest will also be introduced at the beginning of the school year for the overview of techniques and displays the amount of windows BEAM robots. However, this forum will also be an electrical engineer. This expert will relay the relevance of skills BEAM to be learned as they are used in the real world. In addition, the trader must specify the path best taken in math education and science to prepare for a big college in this area. As for primary school children, the creations will be left on display and questions will be welcomed both in the presentation and a head-to-head.
Since students will more likely be changing courses for various disciplines, science labs should be equipped with the tools necessary for solar robots. This robotics class will be split in a certain part of the week instead of Sciences. In addition, an annual fair BEAM robots should also be created. Robots that interact, seek light, and mix of independent ideas (as bearing the while following the instructions of a book) should be proposed. A new twist will be added to the fair though. Students will be required to provide a report that details schematics, electrical calculations, and the description of the robot. This should even include how light is transformed into energy for the engine. This ensures that the student is actually understanding the creation and learning principles and not only excel in the field of following directions. If the beam Robot Fair is an annual event for all grades, projects per month eighth-privileged students could be a race of robots. I would like to better name these functions "The Solar Race Roller." Here, Students will create solar powered drag cars to race their classmates. These simple creations will be enrolled in a bracketing system whose monthly winners will have their name engraved on a plaque each year. Winners could be encouraged to retire the car and working on a new for next month. This will encourage continued devotion to these races all. And as the last step in this process would be, TIMMS test should be administered to students and compared to previous years non-robot.
C. High School
Unsurprisingly, most involved, demanding, and in-depth projects Robotics will be asked of those in high school. The sky is the limit of the complexity of any project here. Also, in the hope of maintaining the program Robotics alive for many years, those who started with the Lego Mindstorms will be able to use their skills since first year projects. bases robot can easily be made Legos and light can also be used as an energy source. Students finish by learning that there are advantages and disadvantages to every decision they make.
The school year for grades 9-12 will follow in line with K-8 and start with a visit from a speaker. This forum is currently an electrical engineer in the field of robotics. Again an overview come, the creations will be demonstrated, a Q / A session will take place, careers will be detailed and specific class routes be proposed. Although descriptions are believed to be President just reiterations of other grade levels, the importance can not be emphasized enough. Many teenagers begin career paths based on what they like. Fortunately, those passionate about the importance of robotics accelerated classes for technical majors in college. This fact can not be forgotten. The classes specific to robotics will be offered at each level with more and more depth of coverage for the upper classes.
So instead of a robot per year just, I want the event Annual participation first. "For Inspiration in Science and Technology is a competition six weeks after a model of MIT 2.70 Mechanical class [1 P. 248-49]. As described on the first site:
"The FIRST Robotics Competition is a national engineering contest which immerses students high school in the exciting world of engineering. Teaming up with engineers from businesses and universities, students get a hand-look Within the engineering profession. In six intense weeks, students and engineers work together to reflect, design, build and test their robot "champion". With only six weeks, all jobs are critical path. The teams then participate in a tournament hosted, where all shots are allowed, with referees, cheerleaders and clocks.
The partnerships developed between schools, businesses and universities provide an exchange of resources and talent, highlighting mutual needs, building cooperation, and exposing students to new choices career. The result is a fun, exciting and challenging in which all participants discover the important links between lectures and world applications real.
Each year the competition is different, so returning teams always have a new challenge for the future. But details are kept secret until the unveiling of the launching workshop. This provides a high level of excitement that everyone sees The new challenge for the first time and ideas immediately being forming in people's minds "[19, 1 pp. 248-49].
Top class people will also have privileges at the school. The monthly event open to students in 10th and 11th could be sumo robot. Here, students will create completely autonomous robots and mimic the rules of one of Japan's most popular sports-sumo. Instead, the idea is that the size and weight class restricted robots push each other to a circular ring. Robot sumo has already made its way into many clubs robot colleges and universities. The popularity of this event can be attributed to the lower its costs and simplicity of rules. In 2001 alone, more than 4,000 robots participated in a season of four months in Japan, and these numbers are increasing at an exponential rate. Innovation is what keeps this "game" increasing numbers and proves invaluable for student participation and progress of education [20].
Naturally, in order to prove my hypothesis, high school students will also be given an internationally recognized examination Timms. These results should then be compared to non-robotic years.
VI. Conclusions
Although the robotic case study has not been implemented to test my hypothesis, I will make predictions on the results. In protection, I also believe that the conclusions to correct a high level of accuracy. Exist Many ingredients of this success and I will try to reach as what I consider the obvious results. However, as a person of science, I recognize that these ideas are not facts and even incomplete without the study currently underway.
Public displays of projects and competitions have fostered extraordinary results. It is the cooperation with the participation of all students. In time, I think this will represent the robot as "cool" thing to do at school. That being the case, some of the obstacles to education will be hurdled in the process. Especially during the competitions Students will work with adults and not for them. Accomplishments that is not sex, race, creed, sex or social status that matters in reference partnership in robotics, but what they know and can contribute to the cause is a vital lesson. Differences in human resources will be grayed out when their possibly unknown qualities shine. Robotics offers a chance for people who generally would not be associated with any of the search each other for their robotic potential [1 pp. 287-88].
Specifically on women differences, it is important to note the participation of women in the robotics. A conclusion States Robocamp, "It seems that girls in particular may need encouragement and a formal structure to test and be creative … They would exercise more advanced than when asked "[1 p. 321]. Another fact unearthed Robots book Children find details in an elementary school in Reston, Virginia. Considering the importance of ideas to be the best left-to-say author,
"We (the KISS Institute for Practical Robotics) distributed flyers to the fifth and sixth (ages 10-11), and the next 30 days records appeared: 29 boys and 1 girl.
This overwhelming imbalance highlighted an obvious need to reach girls, and that immediate action has inspired us. We received permission to present short robot demos for second graders. During these demonstrations, students were asked to press buttons, levers, paper, or interact with a couple of real robots. We were then distributed leaflets at the second grade students for after-school robotics class. This time, we response enough to form two classes, and about 40 percent of those enrolled are girls.
Four years later, when this group became sixth year, we again proposed fifth grade sixth grade. This time, half the students who registered were women. None of this looks like a real scientific study (why we are developing), but there was a fairly strong indication that when students experience fun with robots at an early age, they were much more likely to pursue this matter at a later stage of their lives. Presumably, the same effect would occur later in life, in that students are more likely to choose college courses and / or career prospects further down the line Having been exposed to fun experiences with robotics in middle and high school "[1 pp. 232-33].
With the findings suggested that more students choose a technical career later in life, I believe that local robotics clubs also began to form in the community. This will lead to the deep community involvement of older people more experienced volunteers to help in robotics local schools. Thus, this cycle lead to better teaching and of course better projects. So I think it will help to perpetuate experience school more pleasant for children. This can be proved only by a jump in attendance. Another way to validate the statement is to watch list Children's Christmas Anniversary /. I think they understand more robotic related materials than before.
All these reasons encapsulate why math scores will improve. More specifically, I think the scores improved by at least 10 points on the TIMMS scores compared to non-robotic years. I say this because,
"In regular classes many teachers try to use grades to motivate students, and sometimes they lack the brand. It is preferable that students push themselves to excel, so teachers give exams student test achievement and attach a note to motivate students to do their best. But one of the real problems of education … is that grading standards vary widely and constantly slipping down. At the same time, students seem to be madly lose time if they have nothing more than the minimum required to get an "A" in class "[1 pp. 289].
In addition, I anticipate a workforce higher in advanced math and science courses. It is, of course, a result of more students with their eyes open technical careers and taking proactive steps to achieve these educational dreams. If more students enroll in courses advanced mathematics, then more students will score better on nationwide math based exams. In addition, remember that students have been unknowingly working on problem solving and mathematics based formulas inspired robotics for the duration of the year. The best part is that these processes were probably used in the majority of students free time as projects have been created and completed. If portions of students are inspired to focus on robotics every spare hour they are free, increased use of mathematics is inevitable. Thus, with this practice is so improvement on these skills. A study of 12-year the continued intervention of robotics 1st year of their 12th year of testing would be interesting. The implications of perpetuating involvement in the field robotics would be exciting.
People under the age of 18, or dare I categorize them as children, possess all the tenacity, creativity, and ability to learn, as do adults. Channeling these incredible energies into something so positive and productive as robotics will have ripple effects on beyond our comprehension. As noted by a participant school in the First Class Daniel Lehrbaum share his thoughts on people.
"… I think if students are placed in a position where their opinions are valued and their designs are valued and people listen to them, suddenly they can rise to this level. I think the only thing is that the people to fill the shoes that you put in. If the engineers and consultants (who help the team FIRST) put them in the very big shoes, they will fill them. They do what they must do to do the job. Especially if they are, you know, devoted to the cause. People can do incredible things "[1 p. 271].
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About the Author
Nicholas L. Cherney III graduated in Electrical Engineering at the University of Cincinnati and currently works in the telecommunications industry. He resides in Cincinnati, Ohio with his wife Erin and newborn Nathan. Feel free to visit my family website at http://www.cherneycharm.com This article is also available in a .pdf format that will include missing pictures. Please email me at stok3d@gmail.com.
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