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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. Generally, an IS | + | '''IS Sets''' (short for '''Invitational Series''') are 15-packet question sets produced by [[NAQT]], typically for use at regular season high school [[quizbowl]] tournaments. Generally, an IS set is used by many different tournaments around the country on different dates during the school year. |
| − | NAQT also produces "A-level" IS sets, which are easier and are intended for first and second year high school players. | + | NAQT also produces 12-packet "A-level" IS sets, which are easier 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 | + | 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. |
[[Category:NAQT]] | [[Category:NAQT]] | ||
[[Category:Original QBWiki Page]] | [[Category:Original QBWiki Page]] | ||
Revision as of 12:57, 8 February 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. 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-level" IS sets, which are easier 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.
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.