2026 Mock Mediation Competition Scoresheet

Please complete the round and school details below before commencing the mediation.

Round details

Round *

Mediation date: *

Adjudicator name *

Adjudicator email: *

School teacher name: *

Teacher email: *The email provided will receive a copy of the scoresheet after the Mediation.

Team details:

Please provide the school and students' names below.

School: *

Mediator 1 name: *

Mediator 2 name: *

Party A1 name: *

Party A2 name: *

Party B1 name: *

Party B2 name: *

Mock Mediation Competition Scoresheet

Each stage of the mediation will be scored. Adjudicators may indicate if students have demonstrated specific criteria and must then allocate an overall score for each stage using the scale below as reference.

Part 1

1.1. Mediators' opening statements

Did the Mediators: *

Highlight the confidential nature of the mediation Confirm the voluntary nature of the process Outline the roles of the Mediators and Parties Outline the stages of the processGive an overview of communication etiquetteNone of the above

Total score: *Please indicate an overall score from 1 (not effective) - 10 (excellent)

Comments:

1.2. Parties' statements

Did the Mediators: *

Exhibit listening skills through eye contact and body language Summarise each statement accurately Acknowledge each party's concernsAcknowledge all parties' involvement in the conflictMake an appropriate transition to the next stageNone of the above

Total score: *Please indicate an overall score from 1 (not effective) - 10 (excellent)

Comments:

1.3. Identification of issues

Did the Mediators *

Identify the issues in consultation with the partiesList the issues on a whiteboard/flipchartExpress the issues in neutral languageUse the issues to construct an agenda with the assistance of the partiesIdentify any commonalities e.g. goals, interests, valuesDisplay good teamwork during this stage and in the transition to the next stageNone of the above

Total score: *Please indicate an overall score from 1 (not effective) - 10 (excellent)

Comments:

1.4. Exploration and discussion of issues

Did the Mediators: *

Invite parties to select issue/s for discussion from the agendaHelp parties explore each issueEncourage parties to communicate directly with each otherRecord any emerging optionsEncourage parties not to rush to solutions too earlyNone of the above

Total score: *Please indicate an overall score from 1 (not effective) - 10 (excellent)

Comments:

1.5. Option generation

Did the Mediators: *

Encourage the parties to generate options Explained, if needed, the rules of brainstormingRecord those optionsReality test the optionsIn consultation with the parties, and with each other, check options against the issuesNone of the above

Total score: *Please indicate an overall score from 1 (not effective) - 10 (excellent)

Comments:

1.6. Private meetings

Did the Mediators: *

Explain confidentiality and the purpose of a private meetingManage the timing of the meeting appropriately Efficiently review the issues and optionsHelp each party prepare for the next stage/s of the processEncourage each party to consider the needs of the other partiesHelp prioritise goalsCheck in with parties to see if a private meeting is neededNone of the above

Total score: *Please indicate an overall score from 1 (not effective) - 10 (excellent)

Comments:

1.7. Negotiation

Did the Mediators: *

Help the parties focus on interests and goalsAssist the parties in reassessing earlier options and generating further optionsUse appropriate strategies to unlock any deadlockFacilitate the negotiations between the partiesProgressively summarise the emerging agreementNone of the above

Total score: *Please indicate an overall score from 1 (not effective) - 10 (excellent)

Comments:

1.8. Agreement / part agreement

Did the Mediators: *

Reality test the agreementCheck the agreement against the issuesCommit the agreement or parts of the agreement, and/or unresolved issues, to paperConclude this mediation session appropriatelyNone of the above

Total score: *Please indicate an overall score from 1 (not effective) - 10 (excellent)

Comments:

1.9. General display of skills

Did the Mediators: *

Listen carefully and acknowledge what was saidUse clear, simple and non-judgmental languageAchieve a good balance of open and closed questionsMake appropriate eye contactIdentify hidden agendas of the partiesMake good use of whiteboard/flipchartNone of the above

Total score: *Please indicate an overall score from 1 (not effective) - 10 (excellent)

Comments:

1.10. General display of strategies

Did the Mediators: *

Ensure the focus remained on the partiesManage the process effectivelyModel appropriate communication and problem-solving in relation to the processProvide a safe, confidential environment for parties to engage in problem-solvingCo-mediate effectivelyNone of the above

Total score: *Please indicate an overall score from 1 (not effective) - 10 (excellent)

Comments:

Part 2

2.1. Characterisation and authenticity

Party A1: *

Adopted character of the partyMaintained behaviour consistent with characterResponses were appropriate for confidential factsNegotiation style for the character in this conflict was appropriateResponses to mediator interventions were suitably temperedNone of the above

Party A2: *

Adopted character of the partyMaintained behaviour consistent with characterResponses were appropriate for confidential factsNegotiation style for the character in this conflict was appropriateResponses to mediator interventions were suitably temperedNone of the above

Party B1: *

Adopted character of the partyMaintained behaviour consistent with characterResponses were appropriate for confidential factsNegotiation style for the character in this conflict was appropriateResponses to mediator interventions were suitably temperedNone of the above

Party B2: *

Adopted character of the partyMaintained behaviour consistent with characterResponses were appropriate for confidential factsNegotiation style for the character in this conflict was appropriateResponses to mediator interventions were suitably temperedNone of the above

Total score: *Please indicate an overall score from 1 (not effective) - 10 (excellent)

Comments:

2.2. Parties' statements

Party A1: *

Clear statement of the incidentDelivery was in characterPersonal needs were identifiedSome confidential facts were incorporated (if appropriate)None of the above

Party A2: *

Clear statement of the incidentDelivery was in characterPersonal needs were identifiedSome confidential facts were incorporated (if appropriate)None of the above

Party B1: *

Clear statement of the incidentDelivery was in characterPersonal needs were identifiedSome confidential facts were incorporated (if appropriate)None of the above

Party B2: *

Clear statement of the incidentDelivery was in characterPersonal needs were identifiedSome confidential facts were incorporated (if appropriate)None of the above

Total score: *Please indicate an overall score from 1 (not effective) - 10 (excellent)

Comments:

2.3. Constructive approach

Party A1: *

Willingness to engage in discussionListened to othersDemonstrated empathyContributed ideas or optionsNone of the above

Party A2: *

Willingness to engage in discussionListened to othersDemonstrated empathyContributed ideas or optionsNone of the above

Party B1: *

Willingness to engage in discussionListened to othersDemonstrated empathyContributed ideas or optionsNone of the above

Party B2: *

Willingness to engage in discussionListened to othersDemonstrated empathyContributed ideas or optionsNone of the above

Total score: *Please indicate an overall score from 1 (not effective) - 10 (excellent)

Comments:

2.4. Commitment to teamwork and understanding of process

Party A1: *

Committed to their needs without hastily compromisingShowed teamwork by brainstorming and reality testing optionsContributed to negotiationsShowed ownership of the agreementNone of the above

Party A2: *

Committed to their needs without hastily compromisingShowed teamwork by brainstorming and reality testing optionsContributed to negotiationsShowed ownership of the agreementNone of the above

Party B1: *

Committed to their needs without hastily compromisingShowed teamwork by brainstorming and reality testing optionsContributed to negotiationsShowed ownership of the agreementNone of the above

Party B2: *

Committed to their needs without hastily compromisingShowed teamwork by brainstorming and reality testing optionsContributed to negotiationsShowed ownership of the agreementNone of the above

Total score: *Please indicate an overall score from 1 (not effective) - 10 (excellent)

Comments:

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