ECTA Senior Capstone

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Guide pages

Phase 2 continues

Sprint To The Finish

Use the second build stretch to finish the product/process, close gaps, and prepare the story.

Open this when

Use It At The Right Moment

  • List what is finished, what is partially done, what is blocked, and what must be cut.
  • Choose the final evidence set that proves planning, build, feedback, revision, and outcome.
  • Finish the strongest possible version before polishing the presentation.

Save as you go

Do Not Lose The Evidence

  • Teacher or mentor feedback that changes the next step.
  • Approvals, screenshots, photos, receipts, or notes tied to this task.
  • One sentence explaining what changed after you used this page.

Keep in the loop

Adults Who Can Help

  • Student project owner
  • Senior program teacher
  • Mentor, family member, or sponsor when this task touches their support

Student moves

What To Do First

  1. List what is finished, what is partially done, what is blocked, and what must be cut.
  2. Choose the final evidence set that proves planning, build, feedback, revision, and outcome.
  3. Finish the strongest possible version before polishing the presentation.
  4. Ask an adult what is still unclear before the presentation outline is due.

Teacher and mentor checks

How Adults Can Support This Page

  1. Help students sort finished work, partial work, blockers, and cuts before presentation prep takes over.
  2. Check that the final evidence set proves planning, build, feedback, revision, and outcome.
  3. Redirect students from slide polish back to unfinished project evidence when needed.

Finish Means Evidence

A finished project should leave behind proof: final product, process photos, revision notes, testing, feedback, or impact.

Cut Wisely

Removing weak extra features can make the final project clearer and more professional.

Prepare The Story

The presentation works best when the student can explain the original goal, major decisions, changes, and final result.