iRubric: Invention Presentation rubric

Student identifies a problem but fails to provide any semblance of a solution.

Student identifies a problem but does not problem a viable solution to the problem. Student may find some background information and ask questions, but their action plan is incomplete or unfeasible.

Student identifies a solvable problem in the world and provides a viable solution to the problem. Student finds background information about the problem, asks questions to find out more about the problem, and creates an action plan of steps they can take to solve it.

Student's design is simple and does not reflect careful thought and consideration.

Student's design may be aesthetically pleasing, but they make little effort to think outside-the-box and try something new.

Student demonstrates creativity throughout the design process, and a willingness to approach the problem from different angles. Student's design is aesthetically pleasing.

Student has 15 or more errors that make the presentation hard to understand.

Student has 8-12 errors in their presentation, some of which may detract from its understandability.

Student has 5-7 minor errors in their presentation, none of which detract from its understandability.

Student may reference their research briefly, but on the whole does not include it.

Student only includes basic background information and presents less than 3 questions or incomplete answers. Sources may be cited, but not for all questions.

Student includes background information, 3 research questions, and plausible answers with reliable sources cited.