FTCE Physical Education K-12 Practice Test

In archery, how are arrows landing on lines between two rings scored?

1. They receive no score

2. They get the score of the lower ring

3. They are awarded the higher score of the two rings

4. They are counted as "misses"

The correct answer is: They are awarded the higher score of the two rings

In archery, when an arrow lands on the line that separates two scoring rings, the scoring system awards the higher score of the two rings. This approach encourages accuracy and precision, as it rewards the archer for their skill in closely hitting the boundary of a higher point value section. The rationale behind this scoring method is to promote competitive fairness; an arrow that is entirely in the lower scoring zone does not merit the higher score, while one that touches the line demonstrates a greater degree of accuracy. Thus, awarding the higher score emphasizes the importance of achieving the best possible result for each shot.