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How we judge the Young Inventors Projects
Downloading the YIS Rubric
You may view or download the YIS Judging Rubric from our Download Section, by clicking on the pic to your left. The following is a decription of the
The Invention reflects original creative thought (20 Pts)
Would grade as (5) point
Would grade as (10) point
Would grade as (10) point
Although we seldom see an invention project that meets this score, it's one that displays absolutely no original creative thought.
Would grade as (10) point
Would grade as (10) point
Would grade as (10) point
(10) points for this category is perhaps the one we see the most. To the student inventor, they may think their invention is a first ever, but to the judge it may fall a little short. We want to give some credit for the lack of experience of our young inventors.
Would grade as (20) point
Would grade as (10) point
Would grade as (20) point
(20) points should almost never be given to a student project, for creative thought. This should be a project that may be able to secure a patent, identify a manufacturing source, market and sell a finished product.
The Invention has practical value (20 Pts)
Would grade as (5) point
Would grade as (10) point
Would grade as (10) point
Although we seldom see an invention project that meets this score, it's one that displays absolutely no practical value.
Would grade as (10) point
Would grade as (10) point
Would grade as (10) point
(10) points for this category is perhaps the one we see the most. To the student inventor, they may think their invention has practical value, but to the judge it may fall a little short. We want to give some credit for the lack of experience of our young inventors.
Would grade as (20) point
Would grade as (10) point
Would grade as (20) point
(20) points should almost never be given to a student project, for practical value. This should be a project that in the judge's opinion, is hard to believe we've come this far without it.
Inventor provides evidence of no similar product (20 PTS)
Would grade as (5) point
Would grade as (10) point
Would grade as (10) point
Although we seldom see an invention project that meets this score, it's one that displays absolutely no original creative thought.
Would grade as (10) point
Would grade as (10) point
Would grade as (10) point
(10) points for this category is perhaps the one we see the most. To the student inventor, they may think their invention is a first ever, but to the judge it may fall a little short. We want to give some credit for the lack of experience of our young inventors.
Would grade as (20) point
Would grade as (10) point
Would grade as (20) point
(20) points should almost never be given to a student project, for creative thought. This should be a project that may be able to secure a patent, identify a manufacturing source, market and sell a finished product.
Inventor is enthusiastic about his/her invention (10 PTS)
Would grade as (5) point
Would grade as (10) point
Would grade as (10) point
Although we seldom see an invention project that meets this score, it's one that displays absolutely no original creative thought.
Would grade as (10) point
Would grade as (10) point
Would grade as (10) point
(10) points for this category is perhaps the one we see the most. To the student inventor, they may think their invention is a first ever, but to the judge it may fall a little short. We want to give some credit for the lack of experience of our young inventors.
Would grade as (20) point
Would grade as (10) point
Would grade as (20) point
(20) points should almost never be given to a student project, for creative thought. This should be a project that may be able to secure a patent, identify a manufacturing source, market and sell a finished product.
The Invention is well designed and constructed (10 PTS)
Would grade as (5) point
Would grade as (10) point
Would grade as (10) point
Although we seldom see an invention project that meets this score, it's one that displays absolutely no original creative thought.
Would grade as (10) point
Would grade as (10) point
Would grade as (10) point
(10) points for this category is perhaps the one we see the most. To the student inventor, they may think their invention is a first ever, but to the judge it may fall a little short. We want to give some credit for the lack of experience of our young inventors.
Would grade as (20) point
Would grade as (10) point
Would grade as (20) point
(20) points should almost never be given to a student project, for creative thought. This should be a project that may be able to secure a patent, identify a manufacturing source, market and sell a finished product.
Inventor's log book accuracy & thoroughness (10 pts)
Would grade as (5) point
Although we seldom see an invention project that meets this score, it's one that displays absolutely no original creative thought.
Would grade as (10) point
(10) points for this category is perhaps the one we see the most. To the student inventor, they may think their invention is a first ever, but to the judge it may fall a little short. We want to give some credit for the lack of experience of our young inventors.
Would grade as (20) point
Would grade as (20) point
(20) points should almost never be given to a student project, for creative thought. This should be a project that may be able to secure a patent, identify a manufacturing source, market and sell a finished product.
The Invention display is eye-catching & creative (10 Pts)
Would grade as (5) point
Would grade as (10) point
Although we seldom see an invention project that meets this score, it's one that displays absolutely no original creative thought.
Would grade as (10) point
Would grade as (10) point
(10) points for this category is perhaps the one we see the most. To the student inventor, they may think their invention is a first ever, but to the judge it may fall a little short. We want to give some credit for the lack of experience of our young inventors.
Would grade as (20) point
Would grade as (20) point
(20) points should almost never be given to a student project, for creative thought. This should be a project that may be able to secure a patent, identify a manufacturing source, market and sell a finished product.