Scale

Criteria
From 
Standards	1
Beginning to Attain
Standard
	2
Nearly
Attained
Standard
	3
Achieved
Standard
	4
Exceeded
Standard
	Score	
Defining the
Problem
	Sees the problem on the surface, but does not look for the real problem.
	Examines the situation and sees the apparent problem.
	Looks deeply into the situation, seeing beyond the obvious real problem.
	Constantly looking for ways to improve the problem.
		
Generating
Ideas
	Accepts the problem statement and has some difficulty looking into it.	Accepts the problem statement as it is and examines it for the obvious.	Critically examines the problem statement for correctness and looks creatively for possibilities.	Continues to brainstorms ideas and creative ways to accurately solve the problem.		
Selecting
A
Solution
	Selection of solution is not based on criteria and constraints.
	Selects a promising solution based on criteria and constraints.
	Selects a promising solution based on thorough analysis of criteria and constraints.
	It is clearly obvious the solution will work prior to testing.		
Testing
The
Solution(s)
	Inadequately analyzes the pluses and minuses of a variety of possible solutions.
	Satisfactorily analyzes the pluses and minuses of possible solutions.
	Thoroughly analyzes the pluses and minuses of a variety of possible solutions.
	Numerous solutions were provided that thoroughly analyzed the pluses and minuses.
		
Making
The
Item
	Solution or (product) was not completed
or fails to meet specifications
	Finished solution (product) almost meets specification	Finished solution (product) meets specifications	Finished solution (product) exceeds specifications		
Evaluating
The
Item
	Refinement based upon testing and evaluation not evident
	Refinements based on testing and evaluation results
	Significant improvement in the design is made based upon modifying results
	Models continuous improvement strategies in every part of the solution
		
				Overall Score