Flexible Scoring
Define custom scoring criteria with weighted categories, enable audience voting, and analyze performance across multiple dimensions.
What It Does
Every debate format has different priorities. The flexible scoring system lets organizers define exactly what criteria judges evaluate. Create categories like Argumentation, Delivery, Strategy, and Rebuttals - each with custom point ranges and weights.
Judges score each participant on every criteria, providing specific feedback per category. The system calculates weighted totals automatically. Optionally, enable audience voting for a parallel "people's choice" result that doesn't affect the official outcome.
Who this is for:
Key Benefits
- Define unlimited scoring categories
- Custom point ranges per criteria (e.g., 1-10, 1-30)
- Weighted scoring for priority categories
- Per-criteria written feedback from judges
- Optional audience voting (separate from judge scores)
- Event-wide criteria templates
- Detailed score breakdowns in results
How It Works
Define Criteria
Create scoring categories for your debate or event. Set name, description, max points, and weight.
Judges Score
During/after the debate, judges score each participant on each criteria with optional feedback.
Automatic Calculation
Weighted scores are calculated automatically. Multiple judges' scores are averaged.
Results Display
View total scores and per-criteria breakdowns. See where each debater excelled or needs work.
Default Criteria
If no custom criteria are defined, debates use these defaults:
Argumentation (30 pts)
Logic, evidence, and reasoning quality
Delivery (20 pts)
Clarity, confidence, and engagement
Strategy (25 pts)
Time management and focus
Rebuttal (25 pts)
Response to opponent arguments
Technical Details
Database schema, API endpoints, and implementation notes for developers