Debate Scoring

Each part of the debate will be scored in the following way:

• consistent focus on position
• rebuttal effectively refutes opponent's position
• team members speak clearly
• speakers stay within allotted time
• all team members follow rules of debate

Rubric

1. Poor
2. Fair
3. Average
4. Good
5. Excellent

Total Score

• There are 4 speaking parts to the debate format, therefore, there is an opportunity to earn 20 points.
• The team with the most points wins the debate.