Design Challenge Solution Rubric
Design
Requirements
Effectiveness
Not Attempted (0)
Does Not Meet (1)
Approaching (2)
At Target (3)
5 or more of the
design constraints
are not met
3 ­ 4 of the design
constraints are not
met
1 ­ 2 of the design
constraints are not met
● Solution meets all design
constraints of the
challenge
Solution satisfies
some of the required
criteria but not
enough to solve the
design challenge
Solution satisfies few
if any of the required
criteria
Solution satisfies
enough of the required
criteria to solve the
design challenge
● Solution satisfies all
required criteria of the
design challenge
● Solution functions
correctly and in a
consistent manner every
time
Above Target
(4)
Functionality
Solution rarely works
Solution malfunctions
at times
Solution functions
correctly and in a
mostly consistent
manner
Construction
Quality
Solution shows no
attention to
construction quality
Solution shows little
attention to
construction quality
Solution shows some
attention to
construction quality
● Solution shows
considerable attention to
material selection and
assembly
Creativity
Solution is a copy of
another project
Solution is similar to
the majority of
solutions
Solution is creative,
including at least one
unique meaningful
characteristic
● Solution is creative,
including many
meaningful characteristics
that are unique
Solution is very
creative, different
from all solutions
Aesthetics
Solution is messy
and unorganized.
No consideration
was given to
appearance
Solution lacks overall
neatness or
organization. Little
consideration given
to final appearance
of design
Solution is neat and
organized. Some
consideration given to
appearance of design.
Little attention paid to
details
● Solution is neat and
organized and shows
consideration for final
appearance. Visually
appealing with attention
paid to detail.
Solution reflects
significant effort
and time given to
the appearance
Total: ______ / 18