Judging Aids:
Test Prep

Testing Resources

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• I’m Not Stressed, I’m Ready, View  Windee Weiss Email:
• Preparing for the Test, View  Cookie Batsche Email:
• The Test: Otherwise known as “T-Day”, View  Jim Burton Email:
• How to study properly, View  Jim Burton Email:
• Studying – Without Losing Your Mind..or Your Life!, View  Robin Ruegg Email:

Practice Written Tests

Optional Practice Tests & Quizzes

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• 2022-2026 Robin & Liz's Evil Mock Level 7/8 Written Test , View  Email:
• 2022 Level 7/8 Written Practice Test, View  Provided by Donna Trevethan & Sue Kane Email:
• 2022 Robin & Liz's Evil Mock Level 9 Written Practice Test, View  Updated 7/2822 Provided by Robin Ruegg & Liz Hampe Email:
• 2022 Practice Tests & Start Value Quizzes Provided by Briana Hetrick Email:
  • Level 7/8 Test
    • Level 8 Start Value Quiz #1
  • Level 9 Practice Test
    • Level 9 Start Value Quiz #1
  • Level 9 Start Value Quiz #2
  • Level 9/10 Element Value Test
  • Level 10 Practice Test
    • Level 10 Start Value Quiz #1
    • Level 10 Start Value Quiz #2
    • Level 10 Start Value Quiz #3
    • Level 10 Start Value Quiz #4
  • Shorthand Quiz Levels 9/10
• 2022 Level 10 Practice Test, View  Provided by Linda Ostrove Email:
  • Level 10 Element Value Quiz
• 2022 Level 10 Practice Test, View  Provided by Marcy Blitz Email:
• 2022 Robin's Evil Mock Level 10 Written Practice Test #2, View  Updated 6/4/22 Provided by Robin Ruegg Email:
• 2022 Robin's Evil Mock Level 10 Written Practice Test , View  Updated 5/30/2022 Provided by Robin Ruegg Email:

Practice Film Judging

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• Vault Practice Judging Level 10: Test Format, View  Provided by Jane Caruso Email:
• Bars Practice Judging Level 10 with Scores & Scripts 2022 Moderated by Linda Thorberg & Cookie Batsche
  • Five Routines for Practice Judging Level 10
  • Sample Film Test for Level 10 Bars
• Beam Practice Judging Level 10 with Scores & Scripts 2022, View  Moderated by Marilyn Blilie & Cookie Batsche
• Floor Practice Judging Level 10 with Scores & Scripts 2022, View  Moderated by Evelyn Chandler
• Perfect Practical Practice Clips, View  Available on the Education / Practice Judging Page and listed by Event! These exercises are for you to judge, practice shorthand, become more confident with Element Identity and work on keeping your eyes on the prize…the full routine. At this point our goal is to post what we can by Event and Level.  There are no scores, but the opportunity to get together with other judges and compare and contrast and PRACTICE.  Mary Poppins was practically perfect.  These are not perfect routines, but are Practical to Practice!!!
• Level 6/7 Vault Review: Distance & Landing, View  Tom Koll Presented at Region 4 Symposium June 2020   Email:
• Will It Flip - Helpful guide to judging Level 6/7 Vault, View  Provided by J.D. McDonald   Email:
• Level 6/7 Vault Practice Judging Video - Updated scores, View  Provided by J.D. McDonald   Email:

Online Study Aids

• Quizlet Project - Provided by Crissy Ervasti Email:

  2022 Code Quizlet

• C/O Flash Cards Provided by Lucia Lake (2019 RFP Winner) Email:

  Flashcards for studying Compulsory (21-29) and Optional (18-22) Deductions have been created by Lucia Lake for your mobile devices.

  You will need the app called Flashcards Deluxe by OrangeOrApple.com. There is an Apple iOS and Android app available. You will need the paid version as the Lite version does not have enough capability to use the card deck. Once you have the app, follow these instructions to load the card deck.

  • Press the + button to add a new deck.
  • Select Shared Library >
  • Select Search >
  • In the search field, type in:
    • “dp comp” for compulsory cards
    • “jo opt” for optional card
  • The card deck named “DP Compulsory Deductions 2021-2029” or “JO Opt Elements 2018-2022” or “JO Opt Deduct 2018-2022” should appear on the list.  Select it.
  • On the following screen, select Download
  • Select Yes to return to the main screen.

  The Optional Deduction cards were last updated on 10/25/2020
  The Optional Element cards were last updated on 1/16/2020
  The Compulsory Deduction cards were last updated on 6/18/2021

• Quizlet Project - 2021 Provided by: J.D. McDonald email: , View 

  2021-2029 Level 4/5 Flash Cards 

• Quizlet Project - Compulsory & Optional Provided by Sharon Doyle Email:
  • Level 4/5  Updated for 2021
  • Level 7/8
  • Level 9
  • Level 10
  • Changes in  2022 – 2026 DP Code of Points