How are Projects Scored?

The PA Invention Convention strongly mimics expectations set by Invent it Forward, the National event.

 

The Rubric Categories are:

Invention Process: Identifying & Understanding, Ideating, Designing & Building, Testing & Refining

Invention Impact: Market Potential, Value Proposition, Social Value, Originality

Invention Communications: Logbook, Display Board, Judge Takeaway, The Pitch (Online Video or In-person)

Link to Full Rubric

Projects are scored in grade bands:

Elementary: K-4

Middle: 5-8

High: 9-12