4-H Quiz Bowl

How often should you practice?

• As often as reasonable

• Weekly

• Monthly

• Daily

Answer explanation

All are acceptable answers (except daily). Based on groups goals, frequency of practice should be adjusted.

If practicing with goals of winning entire competition, frequency should go up.

Closer to actual contest time, frequency should go up.

Where should you practice?

• At Extension Office

• At members house

• At school

• At restaurant, church, or other location

What time of day should you practice?

• From 4 - 5 PM

• From 5 - 6 PM

• From 6 - 7 PM

• Whatever works best for majority of group

Answer explanation

Be reasonable with scheduling expectations, families are very busy.

Use poll to see what works best for majority of group (Doodle polls, Google Forms, Teams poll, etc.).

Be mindful of county-wide activities (county fairs, council meetings, roundup, etc.) and avoid double booking kids)

How far in advance should you notify members of practice days/times?

• The more time the better

• At least a month

• At least 1-3 days

• At least 4-7 days

Answer explanation

Families are busy, it's unreasonable to schedule practice with less than 3+ weeks notice. Ideally always schedule 2-3 months into future

How do you remind families about scheduled practices?

• Email

• Text

• Phone Call

• Through an app (like Remind.com)

Answer explanation

The more methods you use to remind families, WITHOUT IT BEING A BURDEN ON THE COACH, the better.

I use Remind.com which sends emails AND text messages. I use 'schedule' feature to send reminder day before practice, and another reminder early the day of where I ask kids to respond YES or NO if they're coming. This helps with unexpected 'everyone has the flu'

What should you do during practices?

• Study using PowerPoints or similar presentations

• Use online learning tools like Quizlet.com, Quizizz.com, Kahoot.com

• Use paper quizzes

• Conduct practice contests

• Use other learning materials (Ohio Learning Lab Kits)

Answer explanation

Quiz bowl is knowledge heavy, so make it fun when they're at practice.

(Most) Kids love to press buzzers.

Have kids compete against parents and/or coach