This Certification Test is for Maine Destination ImagiNation appraisers. This is an open book test based on the Rules of the Road and the Appraiser Guide. If you have not yet downloaded and read these documents please do so before beginning the test.
The appraisers should be thoroughly familiar with the challenge so as to understand where points are awarded
The appraisers should not look the other way when something goes wrong.
The emphasis should be on what the team did produce, not on what they did not produce.
Teams should be evaluated only against the scoring criteria in the Challenge.
All of the above are true.
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Enjoys working with young people and has a good sense of humor.
Enjoys working with young people and has a good sense of humor. Is fair: Is able to appraise without bias towards or against specific teams and/or themes.
Is committed to learning as much as possible about the assigned Challenge and is not afraid to ask questions if she/he doesn’t understand something.
Doesn’t mind getting down on the floor to examine a creation or to get a better view of a Presentation.
All of the above are desirable qualities in an appraiser.
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For the teams to assemble any props that need to be put together.
To meet with the Prep Area Appraiser who will collect and review the team’s required paperwork.
To meet with the Prep Area Appraiser who will check the team’s solution for safety issues.
To meet with the Prep Area Appraiser who will make sure the team has everything needed for their Presentation.
B, C and D are all correct.
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Help the team set up their props and costumes.
Greet the team and collect all paper work.
Use the Prep area checklist to make sure that all Challenge required elements are present, inspect props for safety and make sure all team members have foot coverings.
Distribute all paperwork to the appropriate appraisers.
B, C and D
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Tell the team to keep the clarification.
Collect the clarification and put it at the bottom of the stack.
Ask the Challenge Master what should be done with the Clarification.
Throw the paper away; it’s not that important.
Ask the team what a clarification is.
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Set up of scenery and props
Presentation of solution
Presentation of side trips
Clearing all he teams items from the launch area
Cleaning of presentation site
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The timekeeper says "time"
The team announces "time
The team manager says "time"
The team completes their presentation
Either A or B occurs
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Start scoring what they've just seen
Read the paperwork for the next team
Get up and talk with the team
Take a restroom break
Tell the Team Manager how you feel the team did.
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Be friendly and congratulate the team on what they did accomplish.
Look closely at everything to determine if interference occurred.
Take a close look at everything and allow the team members to tell them how they made an item or came up with an idea.
Allow the team to share details that might otherwise be overlooked or to show how a Challenge element “was supposed to” work, if it was not successful during the Presentation.
Use caution so as not to give team members ideas on how to improve their solution should they go on to a higher level of competition.
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Appraisers must not discuss their evaluations with one another.
Appraisers should evaluate similar elements consistently throughout the day.
Appraisers must not evaluate by comparing team to team, but rather they must award points based on where the team’s efforts are in terms of the Appraiser’s own internal criteria for that element.
All appraisers must be in agreement on the score.
Appraisers must learn as much as possible about scored elements of the team’s solution from team members following the Presentation.
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False
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Appraisers must not discuss their evaluations with one another.
All appraisers must be in agreement on the score.
If an item is to be measured, the same appraiser should take the measurement for all teams
If one appraiser knows they saw something happen (the ball went into the collection basket) than all appraisers should award the points even if they didn't see it happen
B, C, and D are all correct
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You must have had fun making your costumes!
Your team should talk louder during your Presentation!
I really liked how you made me laugh!
Your scenery is eye-catching!
You kept my foot tapping and my belly laughing!
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Stay true to the standard you have been using for scoring, keeping the field level for all teams and know that scores for all appraisers are averaged.
Start edging your scores higher for future teams
Ask the Challenge Master to retrieve scores from the score room so that you may make adjustments to your scores.
Tell your neighboring appraiser to lower his/her scores so that you don't look bad.
Tell the Challenge Master you're not a very good appraiser and quit
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Team Choice Elements must tie into the team challenge solution or they will not be scored.
It's possible for a team to perform or present both Team Choice Elements simultaneously
A Team Choice Element may include more than one specific item
A team’s Team Choice Element can be something that is attached to or a part of a required prop or item
A Team Choice Element can not be a scored element of the Team Challenge
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The tool chest the team keeps behind the scenery in case they need to make repairs.
Karaoke machines
Prescription eyeglasses that are used as a part of the solution
Nails, staples, tape, marker, glitter, etc.
Everyday items of clothing that contributes to the solution of the Challenge
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The team member may continue his/her portion of the performance.
The team member may continue his/her portion of the performance only after the foot covering is replaced.
No deduction will be applied.
Appraisers may assist the team member in retrieving the foot covering but not in replacing it on the foot.
The remaining team members may continue to perform.
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Maybe
Perhaps
If I have time.
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