Beginner Division Rubric 2026-2027 season
1 – Not there/missing
2 – Getting there
(below expectations)
3 – Average
(meets basic expectations)
4 – Good
5 – Amazing
Problem/project description
Compelling project description that clearly states the problem and digital solution (max 100 words)
Explains how the team made sure their app was safe for everyone and didn’t hurt anyone or the planet (max 150 words)
Total project description score
Pitch Video
States the problem and explains why the problem is important to the team and the community (Sustainable Development Goal alignment not required)
Shows the viewer 1-2 key features of their solution and explains how the project solves the problem for the people who will use it
Explains why the tools and technology they chose were a good fit for the problem and the people they’re helping
Explains why the solution is different from or better than what people currently do, and what might change for the community if people start using it
Total pitch video score
Technical Video
Gives a demonstration of the working parts of the project (app, Scratch project, other digital solution) they have built
Explains how the project was tested with users, what feedback was given, and how it affected the features of the project
Explains the team’s process for building the technical parts of the project, showing in detail how 1-2 key parts work behind the scenes
Shows what doesn’t work yet , what they would improve, and/or what they would build next
Total technical video score
Your Learning Journey (max 200 words and 2-6 images)
Shares what the team learned through a combination of words and pictures (e.g. screenshots, prototypes) including :
- how the team overcame technical or non-technical challenges
- what they would do differently
- the most important skill they gained
- who or what resources were helpful to the team in building the project
- (max 200 words and 2-6 images)
Total learning journey score
Total Score
Project Description total score
Pitch Video total score
Technical Video total score
Learning Journey total score
Total score