Innovation Day Assessment Rubric 2020-2021

As a culmination of the CIJE-Tech HS curriculum, students create a capstone project. The engineering design process, the product developed, and the
presentation are all important and each will be assessed: every project must include a working prototype/model, website, and video. To qualify as a capstone
project, the project must use a microcontroller (e.g., Arduino) platform or another computer programming platform.

To score section points, a project must fulfill ALL of a given level’s delineated standards AND all those of lower levels. If a project is entirely missing any section,
it will receive zero points for that section; if the section is included but does not fulfill all Minimum Expectations, it will receive one point. A project must fulfill
all Minimum and Standard Expectations to score Standard Expectation points; a project must fulfill all Minimum, Standard, and Superior Expectations to score
Superior Expectation points.

All projects will be scored using the scorecard. The scorecard sections are grouped into the three important project components of Engineering Design Process,
Technical Engineering, and Reflection & Presentation. A maximum of 80 points can be scored on the project: the Engineering Design Process constitutes a
quarter of the score, the Technical Engineering constitutes half of the score, and the Reflection & Presentation constitutes a quarter of the score.

Technical Engineering 40 pts = 50 %

Prototype 20 pts = 25 %
Engineering Drawings 20 pts = 25 %
Reflection & Presentation 20 pts = 25 %
Website 7 pts = 8¾ %
Video 7 pts = 8¾ %
Test & Reflect 6 pts = 7½ %
Engineering Design Process 20 pts = 25 %
Background & Market Research 5 pts = 6¼ %
Empathize (User Research) 5 pts = 6¼ %
Define 5 pts = 6¼ %
Ideate (Brainstorm) 5 pts = 6¼ %
TOTAL: 80 pts = 100 %
 Judging Scorecard
Subpar Minimum Expectations Standard Expectations Superior Expectations
BACKGROUND & MARKET RESEARCH 0 – 1 pts 2 pts 3 pts 5 pts
Addressed  At least 3 typical resources …AND …AND
topic but did were used (e.g., website,  Consulted at least 1 expert  Demonstrated mastery of subject
not include book, article) source (person or organization) knowledge
all the items
 Included proper citation for  Roughly estimated the target  Profiled demographic and
listed for
sources market’s size through number psychographic characteristics of
Minimum
Identifies sources and collects information from multiple angles.
 Noted in the design notebook of people and/or sales revenue the target market
Expectations
EMPATHIZE (USER RESEARCH) 0 – 1 pts 2 pts 3 pts 5 pts
…AND
Addressed  Presented results from
topic but did  Presented data from surveying …AND
interviewing at least 2 people
not include
at least 10 people about their  Presented data from surveying a
about their personal needs
needs total of at least 50 people
all the items
 Considered how users would
listed for  Conducted direct observation  Asked interviewees probing
use/access potential solutions
Inspire new thinking by discovering what people really need.
Minimum of end users in their natural questions about personal needs
Expectations  Noted in the design notebook environment

DEFINE 0 – 1 pts 2 pts 3 pts 5 pts

Addressed
 Presented a purpose for the …AND
…AND
innovation  Included rich profiles of different
topic but did  Identified a target user who
types of target users and their
not include  Defined design goals that an experiences this problem
all the items ultimate solution must meet specific needs, based on the
 Has a thesis (1 or 2 sentences) above research
listed for (e.g., design constraints and
identifying a problem, based
Identify a driving question that inspires others to search for Minimum design criteria)  The problem is compelling and
creative solutions. on the above research
Expectations  Noted in the design notebook contains novel needs

IDEATE (BRAINSTORM) 0 – 1 pts 2 pts 3 pts 5 pts

…AND …AND
Addressed  Explored at least 3 potential
topic but did
 Brainstorming included unique,  Explored a total of at least 10
ideas, and chose a final idea
surprising, creative ideas possible solutions
not include
 Explained why they settled on
all the items  Explained the proposed  Surveyed at least 10 target users
the final approach (e.g.,
listed for solution’s competitive to determine if/how they would
decision matrix)
Push past obvious solutions to get to breakthrough ideas.
Minimum advantage(s) versus existing use the solution and if/how
Expectations  Noted in the design notebook competition much they would pay for it

PROTOTYPE 0 – 2 pts 7 pts 13 pts 20 pts

Addressed  Presented physical prototype …AND …AND
topic but did has an unfinished appearance  Prototype has a professional  Prototype has an
not include appearance (e.g., no exposed elegant/aesthetic design
 Prototype works erratically to
all the items electronics or loose wires)
solve the identified problem  Solution is feasible, cost-
listed for
and meet target users’ needs  Prototype is durable and can effective, and readily
Minimum
Build rough prototypes to learn how to make ideas better. be repeatedly demonstrated implementable in real life
Expectations  Noted in the design notebook
 Judging Scorecard
Subpar Minimum Expectations Standard Expectations Superior Expectations
ENGINEERING DRAWINGS 0 – 2 pts 7 pts 13 pts 20 pts
 Illustrated how input/output …AND …AND
Addressed  Included at least 2 additional
topic but did
components work together as  Included a total of at least 4
a system (e.g., block diagram) relevant labeled technical relevant labeled technical
not include engineering illustrations (e.g., engineering illustrations
all the items  Included budget/cost of electrical schematic, circuit
listed for making the prototype (e.g., diagram, programming  Described how the prototype
Illustrate engineering details to share knowledge. Minimum bill of materials) flowchart, CAD model, and/or was iterated to improve the
Expectations  Noted in the design notebook assembly drawing) design and meet project goals

TEST & REFLECT 0 – 1 pts 2 pts 4 pts 6 pts

…AND
 Considered ways that the …AND
 Considered feedback from 2
Addressed prototype could be improved  Considered feedback from a total
peer or target user reviewers
topic but did of at least 5 reviewers
 Testing results prove that the
not include  Planned improvements based
prototype meets the defined  Outlined potential business
all the items on feedback and testing results
design goals model (i.e., B2B, B2C, B2G)
Using feedback to assess the prototype’s feasibility, viability, listed for (or justified why the original
and desirability. Minimum  Outlined how target end design will not be changed)  For a future finished product,
Expectations users will access the products roughly estimated profit (sales
 Outlined plan for developing
price vs. operating costs)
 Noted in the design notebook into a future enterprise

WEBSITE 0 – 1 pts 3 pts 5 pts 7 pts

…AND
…AND  Website had a consistent
 Included an abstract (250  Website was visually appealing branding/theme throughout and
Addressed words or less) summarizing and well designed with featured an original logo
topic but did the project scope consistent formatting; all the
not include required content can be easily  Included appealing graphics of
 Featured team bio & outline data results (e.g., from
Craft an engaging presentation that informs and inspires the all the items located and read
of who was responsible for background research and
viewer that this solution is needed. listed for
which tasks  Acknowledged any outside empathize sections)
Minimum
resources/people who helped
Expectations  Included link to the team’s  Website clearly emphasized key
design notebook or inspired the capstone
project points and had a consistent
overall message

VIDEO 0 – 1 pts 3 pts 5 pts 7 pts

 Created video pitch (between …AND …AND
Addressed 1 and 3 minutes long)  Video was visually appealing  Video had a strong and
topic but did with strong audio and visual consistent message
 Video clearly featured the quality
not include  Video had exceptionally strong
product’s name
all the items  Demonstrated a prototype or energy/wow factor
listed for  Video clearly explained what model solving the problem
Craft an engaging human story that informs and inspires the
Minimum problem was addressed, why  Video convinced viewers that it is
viewer for the need of this solution.  Outlined next steps in further worthwhile to develop this idea
Expectations it was addressed, and how it
was solved development of the project further
 Presentation Outline
When preparing a presentation, an outline is important to ensure that all content is included and organized. Below is a sample outline for the desired website
and video content. Students are welcome to use this outline or develop their own structure which includes all the items listed on the scorecard.

WEBSITE VIDEO

- Header - Design and Methodology (Ideate/Prototype) - Content - Creativity/Wow Factor

Title, Logo, Video, Slogan
- Description (Define/Empathize)
Thesis Statement
Abstract (The Problem & The Solution)
Link to Design Notebook
- Background (Research/Empathize)
The Need / The Problem
Interview / Survey Results
Who, What, Why, Where, When
Market Research
Competitors / Existing Products
Design Goals
Idea Brainstorming (Decision Matrix)
System Block Diagram
Circuit (Tinkercad or hand-drawn)
Coding (Flowchart or Arduino code)
Prototype Photo / CAD Rendering
Bill of Materials / Cost
- Discussion (Test/Feedback)
Testing Process and Design Iteration
Reflections on Reviewer Feedback
Future Work / Improvements
Business Model Outline
- The Team
Names, School, and Roles
Acknowledgements
What is your product’s name? Energy level
Who is it for? Facial expressions and body
What is the solution? language generate a strong
Why do people need it? interest and enthusiasm for
What evidence do you have? information being
What are your possible next steps presented
to further develop the Interesting
product? Easy to follow
- Technical
Complies with the 1-3 minute
time limit
Auditory and visual clarity
Uses visual aids to enhance clarity
of message

Some projects may contain a website or video element as part of their prototype solution. In these cases, a second website or video is still required in order to
present about their project and their first website or video.
 Judging Process
After each team submits a project, their school’s mentor will assign it to its best fitting product category. The top 10 scoring projects in each product category
with a minimum score of 34 will be recognized as finalists for having conducted their capstone projects in an exemplary manner. An expert panel of judges will
review and compare all of the finalists for each category. The finalists' scores from the first judging phase will be zeroed and they will be scored anew by the
expert panel. Judges will holistically look at the projects to see if teams provide a compelling case that they properly used engineering to address a target user's
needs and that they can successfully develop their project to reach these users. Each judge will rank order the projects and all the judges’ scores will be tallied.
The highest scoring projects in each category will be awarded 1st and 2nd place trophies.

Commercial Products
Consumer Products
Environmental Products
Healthcare & Safety Products
Social Innovation and the Arts
Solutions that an organization would buy such as for a factory, store, or school
Solutions that an individual would buy such as for the home or office
Solutions that address the environment and its effect on organisms/systems such as for recycling, renewable energy, or sustainable design
Solutions that measure, diagnose, prevent, and/or treat health conditions of body or mind
Solutions benefit the public and improve social welfare with a technical engineering element (e.g., electronics, coding, and/or moving parts)

Engineering Innovations
The school’s mentor will also identify an engineering expertise highlighted in the project. The top 10 scoring projects for each engineering expertise will be
recognized as finalists. An expert panel of judges will review and compare all of the finalists for each expertise. The finalists' scores from the first judging phase
will be zeroed and they will be scored anew by the expert panel. Judges will holistically look at the projects for the best use of that given engineering expertise.
Each judge will rank order the projects and all the judges’ scores will be tallied. The highest scoring projects for each expertise will be awarded 1st and 2nd place
trophies.

Computer Science Engineering Projects feature computing to analyze and display information such as for cybersecurity, data management, and/or software interfaces
Electrical Engineering Projects feature electronics such as for communications, external sensors, and/or Internet of Things (IoT)
Mechanical Engineering Projects feature moving parts such as the use of gears, jointed members, motors, and/or valves
Robotics Engineering Projects feature a fusion of computer, electrical, and mechanical engineering skills to create an autonomous robot/machine
 Special Awards
Each school’s achievements will be recognized though the Best in School award; the team that achieves the highest numeric score on the judging scorecard from
their school will be awarded for their project. Exemplary projects may also be nominated for special awards. Nominees' from the first judging phase scores will
be zeroed and they will be scored anew by expert judges with the best projects in each special area winning 1st and 2nd place. The projects with the most
entrepreneurial potential will be nominated for CIJE Tank and they will return to compete later in the year.

Design Process Best use of the engineering design process to develop an idea
Engineering Build Best engineering of a physical prototype that functions correctly and has a professional appearance
Engineering Simulation Best use of engineering simulations such as virtual circuits, 3D CAD models, and animations
Judaic Innovation Best use of technology to create an innovation around a Judaic theme
Video Presentation Best use of a video for presenting a project and convincing viewers of its value
Website Design Best use of a website for presenting a project and convincing viewers of its value

Award Process
The judging process will be conducted separately for the Project Category Awards, Engineering Innovation Awards, Best in School Awards, Special Awards, and
CIJE Tank nominations. This will allow the best project in every area to be recognized independently. Therefore, it is possible that a single project may be
acknowledged in different areas.