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How to Set Up Scoring with Decimal Points

You can display scores within a chosen range by configuring the minimum and maximum values, and applying a multiplier if scaling is needed.

Written by Michael

Step-by-Step Setup

  1. Go to the Criteria tab in your judging setup.

  2. Select the criterion to configure.

  3. Set the following values:

    • Minimum Score: 10

    • Maximum Score: 100

    • Multiplier: 0.1

How It Works

Each score is multiplied by the multiplier (0.1), converting the range into decimals.

Examples:

  • 10 × 0.1 = 1.0

  • 50 × 0.1 = 5.0

  • 100 × 0.1 = 10.0

Custom Score Ranges

You can display scores within a set range by adjusting the minimum, maximum, and multiplier.

To achieve this:

  • Minimum Score × Multiplier = Desired Minimum Output

  • Maximum Score × Multiplier = Desired Maximum Output

Example:

  • Minimum Score: 15

  • Maximum Score: 50

  • Multiplier: 0.1

Results:

  • 15 × 0.1 = 1.5

  • 50 × 0.1 = 5.0

Note: You also have the option to display multiplied results on ballots.

Go to the Dashboard tab and scroll down to Display Multiplied Results on Ballots.

  • ON: Judges will see the multiplied (final) scores on their ballots (e.g., 1.0–10.0).

  • OFF: Judges will see the raw input scores (e.g., 10–100). The multiplier is applied only in the Results tab.

Additional Tip: Weighting Criteria

You can also use the multiplier to assign different weights to criteria.

If some criteria represent a percentage or should carry more importance, increase or decrease the multiplier accordingly. For example, a multiplier of 0.2 will double the impact of that criterion compared to one with 0.1.

This allows you to fine-tune how much each criterion contributes to the final score.

Additional Tip: Descriptors

You can add descriptors to clarify what each score represents and improve scoring consistency. Descriptors let you explain what each value (e.g., from 10 to 100) means.

  • Define what key score points mean (e.g., 15, 30, 50)

  • Provide short descriptions for performance levels

  • Example:

    • 15 = Poor / does not meet expectations

    • 30 = Average / meets expectations

    • 50 = Excellent / exceeds expectations

Descriptors help judges apply scores more consistently.

Note: Optional but recommended for clarity and consistency.

Notes

When scoring, judges will see decimal scores such as e.g., 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, etc. The scoring scale shown to judges is based on the raw input (e.g., 10–100), but the final displayed and calculated score reflects the multiplier.

If you need further customization, you can adjust the minimum, maximum, and multiplier values to fit your preferred scale.

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