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Tj Deca Case Study

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TJ DECA lived up to their motto of “Be Epic” on November 13th as members once again excelled in competition at Johnson and Wales University. Fourteen Spartans qualified for State, a larger number than in previous years, which is even more impressive considering that Thomas Jefferson recently entered a more competitive district. Overall, 60 TJ students competed, which is a growing testament to the strength of the program. For TJ DECA students, the District competition is both an exciting and hectic experience, as they must look and perform their best against hundreds of others aiming for the same goal: State. “Before the competition I felt nervous; this was my first year competing and I didn’t know exactly what to expect,” mentioned State qualifier and senior Brandon Griffith. Griffith further explained that he combated his anxiety by preparing for his performance. He described, “I set myself up for success by going to workshops [seminars at districts that provided helpful advice for …show more content…

Furthermore, students were graded on performance indicators, which are specific items within a role-play that students must answer correctly in order to obtain the best grade possible. Prior to their role-plays, individuals are given 15 minutes, and teams are given 28 minutes, to prepare for their 10 and 15 minute presentations, respectively. In addition to performance indicators, students must be quick on their feet when judges ask questions that force students to make a forceful decision, which they must support with confidence. To determine who makes it to State, the sum of a student’s test and role-play scores are averaged and compared with those in their competitive group, often ranging from 10 to 20 others, of which only two or three will

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