JUDGES SCORING CHART
K to Third Graders will be judged on general CATEGORY topics without detailing each SUBCATEGORY. The goals are to encourage participation and have fun!
Judging Catgories and Expanded Subcategories
Originality (18)
(Resourcefulness)
- Ideating – Forming Ideas
- Final idea – Why THIS ONE? Function, Value, Durability
- Uniqueness – Minimal – – – – – – – – – – – – Game Changer
Usefulness (16)
- Relevance to the target market – A game changer
- Environmental Impact – The entire process: Resources, Production, Energy Consumed, Waste, Disposal
- Safety – Understanding of risks or dangers using this product. Design Safety Features: Poor – – – – – – – – – – – Good
Research (18)
- Scientific Research is the foundation of most inventions. It strengthens Intellectual Property.
- Intellectual Property Protection – Sources, Forms of Protection, Infringement application & understanding
- Designing & Building – Concept Development from Start to Finish
- Testing & Refining – Proof of Concept
Marketability (18)
- Effectiveness Meeting or Beating Expectations
- Social Value Benefits on quality of life and the economy
- Market Potential Capacity to fulfill & maintain need or demand
Log Book (12)
- Value of good record keeping
- Evidence of work performed
- Recognition of people For contributions to the invention.
Presentation (18)
- Oral Interview
- Model/Illustration
- Display Board
Special Category Nomination
- Game Changing Invention
- Market Worthy Product
- Business Plan Presented: (circle) – None Basic Intermediate Advanced
Special Observations: optional
- Judge’s input
- Student shines in specific areas