Unit 9: Creating Submission Materials
Lesson Competencies
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Understand the key criteria of a typical project judging rubric.
- Conduct a thorough self-review of your project against these criteria.
- Identify and prioritize areas for last-minute improvements.
Stage 1: Rubric Breakdown
Judging rubrics are the blueprints for success. They tell you exactly what judges are looking for. This stage helps you differentiate between common scoring categories.
Activity 1: The Rubric Matcher
Match the rubric category with its primary focus. Click on the correct focus below.
What does “Innovation” primarily focus on?
Stage 2: Self-Evaluation
Being objective about your own work is crucial. This stage helps you practice connecting a feature of your project to a specific rubric category.
Activity 2: Project Feature Sorter
Drag and drop the “Feature” cards into the correct “Rubric Category” cards.
Features:
- The app’s user interface is easy to navigate.
- The app’s core functionality works perfectly without bugs.
- The app’s code is clean and well-commented.
Rubric Categories:
- User Experience (UX)
- Functionality
- Code Quality
Stage 3: The Refinement Process
Based on your self-evaluation, you might find areas that could use a final polish. This stage helps you plan for those last-minute adjustments.
Activity 3: The Action Plan
Briefly describe one thing you would improve in your project based on the “Functionality” rubric category. For example: “I would add an input validation feature to prevent crashes.”
