SayPro Provide training on SayPro’s scoring system and expectations.

SayPro Judge Engagement: Provide Training on SayPro’s Scoring System and Expectations

Program: SayPro Monthly January SCDR-3
Project: SayPro Monthly Final Judging
Office: SayPro Development Competitions Office
Division: SayPro Development Royalty SCDR

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Objective:

To ensure consistency, fairness, and alignment with SayPro’s values during the final judging process, SayPro provides structured and comprehensive training for all judges. This training introduces SayPro’s scoring system, clarifies expectations, and equips judges with the tools needed to assess finalists competently and ethically.

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1. Pre-Event Judge Orientation Program

a. Scheduling and Format

• Organize a Virtual Orientation Session 3–5 days before the final judging event.
• Duration: 60–75 minutes
• Platform: Zoom or Microsoft Teams (recorded for absent judges)
• Mandatory for all new judges; optional for returning ones

b. Agenda

1. Welcome and SayPro Overview (10 mins)
   • Brief history of SayPro
   • Vision and mission, especially youth and community empowerment
2. Overview of the Monthly Final Judging Process (10 mins)
   • Number of participants
   • Structure of the event (presentation, Q&A, scoring)
3. Scoring System Walkthrough (30 mins)
   • Detailed explanation of criteria and scoring scale
   • Examples of high-, mid-, and low-scoring submissions
   • Use of the digital scoring platform
4. Ethical Expectations and Judge Conduct (10 mins)
   • Confidentiality
   • Impartiality and conflict of interest
   • Constructive feedback tone
5. Live Q&A and Troubleshooting (15 mins)

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2. SayPro Scoring System Explained

a. Scoring Methodology

• Each finalist is evaluated on a 100-point scale, broken down into five weighted categories:

Category	Weight	Key Evaluation Focus
Innovation and Originality	25 points	Uniqueness of the idea, creativity, new approaches
Social or Community Impact	25 points	Potential for real-world impact and alignment with SayPro’s mission
Feasibility and Implementation	20 points	Realism, scalability, and sustainability of the concept
Presentation and Communication	20 points	Clarity, engagement, confidence, visual aids
Community Involvement	10 points	Collaboration with local stakeholders or youth

b. Rating Scale Guidelines

Score Range	Descriptor	Judge Guidance
21–25	Excellent	Far exceeds expectations; clearly articulated and highly aligned with criteria
16–20	Good	Meets expectations well; minor improvements possible
11–15	Fair	Acceptable, but lacks depth or clarity in certain areas
6–10	Needs Improvement	Several important elements missing or unclear
0–5	Poor	Fails to address the category; not applicable or misunderstood

c. Example Scenarios and Practice

• Share anonymized past entries (good, average, weak)
• Allow judges to score mock entries in breakout groups
• Compare scores to highlight calibration and discuss discrepancies

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3. Training Materials Provided

Each judge receives a Judge Orientation Packet, including:

• Judging Rubric PDF
• Scoring Examples Booklet
• Ethical Conduct Guide
• Digital Scoring Sheet/User Guide (e.g., Google Form or Excel template)
• Contact list for Judge Support Team

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4. Digital Scoring Tool Training

a. Platform Orientation

• Demonstrate how to:
  • Log in securely
  • Submit scores per finalist
  • Save and revise evaluations
  • Add optional feedback for each participant

b. Troubleshooting Support

• Provide a tech support contact and FAQ
• Offer 1-on-1 sessions if needed

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5. Accountability and Expectations

a. Judge Conduct Pledge

• All judges sign a digital agreement confirming:
  • No conflict of interest
  • Adherence to ethical judging standards
  • Commitment to objective scoring

b. Post-Event Feedback Loop

• Judges receive a post-event feedback survey
• Performance and scoring patterns are reviewed internally to assess consistency

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Conclusion:

By providing thorough training on its scoring system and judging expectations, SayPro ensures an equitable and high-integrity judging process. Judges are empowered to fairly evaluate young innovators and community contributors while upholding the values central to SayPro’s mission.