Engineering & Design Process Rubric (HS)

Student’s Name: ___________________________________ Date: ___________

Project: ________________________________________ Total: ______ out of 88
Key: ​1 = Beginning (little to no mastery of skill) Evaluation Feedback
2 = Developing (some mastery of skill)
3 = Proficient (mostly mastered skill)
4 = Advanced (fully mastered skill)

Define the Problem

Clearly state the problem in your own words. Problem/Question is easily identified on the poster

Carefully analyze the problem and fully describe the problem. Purpose/goals and potential impact identified

Identify project criteria and constraints

Generate Concepts

Conduct relevant research on scientific principles and topics related to the project criteria and constraints

Be creative - Show visual brainstorming of numerous unique and original ideas, responses, or solutions

Brainstorming sketches are thorough and labeled for clarity

Develop a Solution

Systematically evaluate the team’s many solutions to determine which design best meets the criteria and constraints
of the challenge

Justify the chosen design solution based on the project criteria and constraints and the relevant scientific principles.
Solution is an improvement over previous or researched methods

Keep detailed records and sketches of the design possibilities, plans, and revisions. Drafts/Blueprints should be
mathematically scaled to the final design and include accurate measurements

Construct and Test the Prototype

Persevere to create a prototype. A prototype can be a physical or conceptual model

Iterate - Test and revise the prototype(s) to ensure the final prototype meets the project criteria and constraints. Collect
data to analyze and compare the results of each revised prototype

Innovate - Document how you creatively and responsibly use materials and resources. Explain how your prototype is
different than other solutions/prototypes and why this is an improvement in design
Evaluate

Functionality - Self-assess the prototype and analyze all designs differences. Identify strengths and weaknesses

Suggest multiple solutions to problems or multiple ways to improve the function or quality of the prototype. Sound
conclusions connect results and further study or future improvements

Identify ways the creation of the prototype has potential impacts on people and/or the natural environment. Identify
the economic implications of the solution if applicable

Q&A

Demonstrate an understanding of the project by answering questions

Clearly explain connections between results (data) and conclusions and/or future improvements

For Teams: All members of the group contribute to the Q&A or presentation

POSTER

Poster communicates solutions and designs clearly, including models, results, and prototypes as appropriate. (Is your
poster understandable without additional explanation?)

All data and results are clearly documented in tables, graphs, figures, etc.

All text is clearly visible and in a readable format

Information is organized in a creative and engaging way