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Invention Project

Engineering Activity

Assesses use of the engineering design process in creating an invention.

Rubric Code: ZAB956

By jgamage

Draft

Private Rubric

Subject: Engineering

Type: Assessment

Grade Levels: 6-8

Engineering Design
	ME Attempted/Basic 10 pts	M Proficient 8.5 pts	MM Advanced/Proficient 7.5 pts	NYM 5 pts	Standard (N/A)
Problem Choice	ME Creatively addresses a practical need some people have, which may have an expensive or uncommon solution.	M Addresses a practical need many people have, which may have an expensive or uncommon solution.	MM Addresses a somewhat practical need some people have.	NYM Addresses a somewhat practical need to which there is already a variety of common solutions, or addresses an issue of little practical value.	Standard
Problem	ME Problem is clearly stated and described.	M Problem is clearly stated.	MM Problem is stated, but unclear.	NYM Problem is not stated.	Standard
Possible Solutions	ME Proposes three or more practical solutions. One or more are very creative. Provides sufficient description for reader to understand why the particular	M Proposes at least three practical solutions with a short description.	MM Proposes three or fewer solutions, some of which may be silly. Solution description is limited.	NYM Proposes three or fewer solutions, some of which may be silly. No description given.	Standard
Plan and Create	ME Explains the invention, addressing all details, giving the reader a clear understanding of how the invention works. Includes scale drawings in 3 views.	M Provides adequate details giving the reader a general understanding of how the invention works.	MM Provides some details giving the reader a general understanding of how the invention works.	NYM Provides few details about how the invention works.	Standard
Presentation/Demonstration	ME Project is appealing and neatly decorated. A working scale model is included.	M Project is appealing and neat.	MM Project is appealing and neat.	NYM Project has limited eye appeal.	Standard