What is JBQ?
What is Junior Bible Quiz?
Junior Bible Quiz (JBQ) is based on the 576-question “Bible FactPak”. There are three (3) levels of question difficulty that deal with various Bible facts, doctrine and Scripture memorization. It is one of the most exciting programs available that help children study the Bible. Note – this obviously applies to what we call “Experienced.” “Novice” and “X-League” quizzing is slightly different than the "Experienced" level of quizzing.
When used in competition, JBQ follows this format:
A. A JBQ match consists of 20 questions with the following point values:
Ten 10-point questions
Seven 20-point questions
Three 30-point questions
B. If answered correctly, the child and his/her team receive credit for the point value of the question. If answered incorrectly, the child and his/her team lose half of the point value of the question.
C. A child who answers six (6) questions correctly in a match “quizzes out”. Besides receiving a 10-point bonus, that child has to sit out the remainder of the match. A child who answers three (3) questions incorrectly also “quizzes out” and has to sit out the remainder of the match, but receives no additional point penalty.
D. At the end of the match, all points are added up and the team with the most points wins the match!
E. Questions are read as follows, “Question, question number ___ for ___ points . . .” If it is a quotation question, then that is stated after the point value is given.
F. No question is used twice in the same match.
G. A quizzer may interrupt a question before the Quizmaster finishes reading the question; however, he or she must finish the question and give the answer within the time limit. If not finished correctly, an interrupted question will be re-read for the opposing team.
H. After a question is asked, the teams have five (5) seconds to respond. After a child is recognized, he/she has 30 seconds to answer the question.
A word about Christian schools and home schooled kids. In NC, we welcome their participation! If a school is not affiliated with an A/G church, they must register as a non-A/G team, with the appropriate fees. Home schoolers will be considered to be in the grade they would be in if they were in public school. A child that is doing mostly 7th grade work, and is of 7th grade age, is considered a 7th grader, even if they are still doing 6th grade math. Home schoolers should be affiliated with a local church, to adhere to the Scriptural teaching on the Church. Common sense is the rule of thumb with regard to this group of children.
*Information taken from National Official Rules and State Level Quizzing Guidelines.
Junior Bible Quiz (JBQ) is based on the 576-question “Bible FactPak”. There are three (3) levels of question difficulty that deal with various Bible facts, doctrine and Scripture memorization. It is one of the most exciting programs available that help children study the Bible. Note – this obviously applies to what we call “Experienced.” “Novice” and “X-League” quizzing is slightly different than the "Experienced" level of quizzing.
When used in competition, JBQ follows this format:
A. A JBQ match consists of 20 questions with the following point values:
Ten 10-point questions
Seven 20-point questions
Three 30-point questions
B. If answered correctly, the child and his/her team receive credit for the point value of the question. If answered incorrectly, the child and his/her team lose half of the point value of the question.
C. A child who answers six (6) questions correctly in a match “quizzes out”. Besides receiving a 10-point bonus, that child has to sit out the remainder of the match. A child who answers three (3) questions incorrectly also “quizzes out” and has to sit out the remainder of the match, but receives no additional point penalty.
D. At the end of the match, all points are added up and the team with the most points wins the match!
E. Questions are read as follows, “Question, question number ___ for ___ points . . .” If it is a quotation question, then that is stated after the point value is given.
F. No question is used twice in the same match.
G. A quizzer may interrupt a question before the Quizmaster finishes reading the question; however, he or she must finish the question and give the answer within the time limit. If not finished correctly, an interrupted question will be re-read for the opposing team.
H. After a question is asked, the teams have five (5) seconds to respond. After a child is recognized, he/she has 30 seconds to answer the question.
A word about Christian schools and home schooled kids. In NC, we welcome their participation! If a school is not affiliated with an A/G church, they must register as a non-A/G team, with the appropriate fees. Home schoolers will be considered to be in the grade they would be in if they were in public school. A child that is doing mostly 7th grade work, and is of 7th grade age, is considered a 7th grader, even if they are still doing 6th grade math. Home schoolers should be affiliated with a local church, to adhere to the Scriptural teaching on the Church. Common sense is the rule of thumb with regard to this group of children.
*Information taken from National Official Rules and State Level Quizzing Guidelines.