Beginner Division Rubric 2025-2026 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 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 project and explains how the project solves the problem for the users
Explains why the selected technology is the best tool to solve the problem
Shows how the app or Scratch project is a better solution to what already exists
Total pitch video score
Technical Video
Gives a demonstration of the working parts of the app or Scratch project they have built
Explains how the app or Scratch project was tested with users, what feedback was given, and how it affected the features of the project
Explains what machine learning training and/or coding they did for 1-2 important parts of their project (not login screen)
Shows what doesn’t work yet and/or shares future technical features
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. Also shares who or what resources were helpful to the team in building the project.
Total learning journey score
Total Score
Project Description total score
Pitch Video total score
Technical Video total score
Learning Journey total score
Total score