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| − | '''IS Sets''' (short for '''Invitational Series''') are 15-packet question sets produced by [[NAQT]], typically for use at regular season high school [[quizbowl]] tournaments. | + | '''IS Sets''' (short for '''Invitational Series''') are 15-packet question sets produced by [[NAQT]], typically for use at regular season high school [[quizbowl]] tournaments. Each packet consists of 24 tossups and 24 bonuses; the distribution is posted on [http://www.naqt.com/hs/distribution.jsp naqt.com] Generally, an IS set is used by many different tournaments around the country on different dates during the school year. |
| − | NAQT also produces 12-packet "A- | + | ==Introductory Invitational Series |
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| + | NAQT also produces 12-packet Introductory IS sets, also known as "A-series" sets because their designations end with the letter A (such as "IS #97A). These sets are easier than the regular Invitational Series and are intended for first- and second-year high school players. | ||
==Reception== | ==Reception== | ||
Some elite high school teams have criticized IS Sets for being too easy, or for being [[funn]]. | Some elite high school teams have criticized IS Sets for being too easy, or for being [[funn]]. | ||
| − | Many people prominent in the college game have criticized college tournaments for using IS | + | ==College tournament controversy== |
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| + | Many people prominent in the college game have criticized college tournaments for using IS sets. Their arguments include the fact that questions produced for high school players are inappropriate for a college audience, and that these tournaments might sap funds from tournaments aimed at college teams. See [http://www.hsquizbowl.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=4439&start=0 these] [http://www.hsquizbowl.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=4810 threads] for discussion of this issue. | ||
[[Category:NAQT]] | [[Category:NAQT]] | ||
[[Category:Original QBWiki Page]] | [[Category:Original QBWiki Page]] | ||
Revision as of 23:25, 25 October 2010
IS Sets (short for Invitational Series) are 15-packet question sets produced by NAQT, typically for use at regular season high school quizbowl tournaments. Each packet consists of 24 tossups and 24 bonuses; the distribution is posted on naqt.com Generally, an IS set is used by many different tournaments around the country on different dates during the school year.
==Introductory Invitational Series
NAQT also produces 12-packet Introductory IS sets, also known as "A-series" sets because their designations end with the letter A (such as "IS #97A). These sets are easier than the regular Invitational Series and are intended for first- and second-year high school players.
Reception
Some elite high school teams have criticized IS Sets for being too easy, or for being funn.
College tournament controversy
Many people prominent in the college game have criticized college tournaments for using IS sets. Their arguments include the fact that questions produced for high school players are inappropriate for a college audience, and that these tournaments might sap funds from tournaments aimed at college teams. See these threads for discussion of this issue.