• Who sums and averages the appraisers’ scores?
  The number cruncher at the challenge site uses a calculator to sum and average the individual appraisers’ scores for each element of the challenge, and then enters the combined scores for each element on a paper form.
• Who enters the scores into the DI Scoring Program and where do they do it?
  The scoring room team uses calculators to sum and average the combined scores for each element into a raw score for the team. Then, computer operators in the scoring room type the raw score into the DI Scoring Program.
• Which scores are entered into the DI Scoring Program?
  The hand-calculated raw score for the team.
  

  

  (See the score sheet)

Costs and Benefits

Benefits

This method minimizes data entry. Only one or two computers are required.

Costs

This method maximizes manual calculation and, therefore, is much more prone to error. It relies on volunteers at the challenge site and in the scoring room to detect all invalid and erroneous scores and apply rules that are otherwise enforced by the DI Scoring Program.

Tip!
You can modify this method by having the number cruncher perform all calculations, minimizing the staff needed in the scoring room.