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)
Projects are scored in grade bands:
Elementary: K-4
Middle: 5-8
High: 9-12