iRubric: Robotic Engineering rubric

Difficulty with robot assembly during demo.

Robot assembly done with more than 10 errors or is not built.

Attachments, if used, weak and fall apart often; difficulty completing task; or overly complex. Robot design from book, little modification by individual/team.

Robot assembly done with 5 to 10 errors.

Robot base structure has some stability.

Attachments, if used, difficult to apply; and /or not modular; not precise or not repeatable.

Base weak, falls apart when handled or run.

Robot show signs of individual's/team's design ideas.

Slow robot assembly, with 5 or less errors

Robot base stable, but not robust.

Attachments, if used, modular; function most of the time; and/or take some time to assemble; somewhat precise and /or repeatable.

Robot designed by individual/team.

Robot assembles easily, with no errors.

Robot base stable and robust.

Attachments, if used, modular, function as expected and easily added/removed from robot. Robot displays wide range of capabilities.

Attachments, if used, perform tasks extremely well and are repeatable.

Robot designed by individual/team; design is unique and creative.

Programs disorganized

Programs inefficient

Results unpredictable

Sensors inadequately used.

Programs do not accomplish expected tasks.

Variables, loops, subroutines and conditions defined but unused.

Missing 6 or more of the required elements: driving, forward, reverse, right angle, square, sound, continuous sound, hit a ball, sensors, etc.

Student can't describe what run will do.

Programs somewhat organized

Programs efficient at completing some tasks.

Results somewhat unpredictable

Programs do some of what is expected

Variables, loops, subroutines and conditions, if used, not understood.

Missing 4 or 5 of the required elements: driving, forward, reverse, right angle, square, sound, continuous sound, hit a ball, sensors, etc.

Programs organized.

Programs efficient at completing most tasks.

Programs do what they're expected to do.

Sensors used effectively, if used.

Variables, loops, subroutines and conditions, if used, are needed.

Missing 2 or 3 of the required elements: driving, forward, reverse, right angle, square, sound, continuous sound, hit a ball, sensors, etc.

Kids can describe most of mission.

Programs logically organized.

Programs very efficient.

Programs always work, even for complex tasks.

Sensors, if used, guarantee certain actions in every trial.

Programs work in competition as in practice.

Variables, loops, subroutines and conditions, if used, are effective.

Meets all of the required elements: driving, forward, reverse, right angle, square, sound, continuous sound, hit a ball, sensors, etc.

Children can describe miss

Uses standard design.

No design process (from initial concept through build, test, refinement) communicated.

Strategy based only on ease of task - did not maximize time, combine mission tasks or consider points.

Some forethought in initial design.

Refinement of robot and programs not communicated.

Strategy often based on ease of task -few risks taken.

Some consideration of time, mission combinations or maximizing points.

Basic understanding of design process, evidence of conceptual planning, building, testing, refining of robot, manipulators, programs.

Effective strategic planning, combining mission tasks, plotting routes, using manipulators and/or program slots.

Communicates complete design process, from initial concept through build, test, and refinement.

Excellent/innovative strategy, combining mission tasks, plotting routes, maximizing points.

Meets less than ____ seconds of the required time limit.

Meets less than ____ or _____ seconds of the required time limit.

Meets less than ____ or _____ seconds of the required time limit.

Meets the _____ seconds of the required time limit.

None; detracts from unity and excellence.

Very little. Is cooperative and offers some ideas in group settings.

Can be a good leader. Is cooperative and occasionally helps others in group setting.

Excellent leader. Clearly leads team and in group settings with all aspects of robot construction, programming and achievement of objectives. Neutralizes disagreements and compromises when appropriate.

None or very little.

Is aware of events; attends some, but very few. Little or no participation when attending.

Attends moderate amount of special events.Usually asked to attend. Some participation; fair showing when competing.

Seeks opportunities. Not only attends, but participates. Excells in competitive events.

Can't identify benefits of robots to society.

Can identify a benefit of robots to society.

Can identify several benefits of robots to society and has a general understanding of impact of this technology.

Can identify several benefits of robots to society and has a deep understanding of the impact of this technology.