Scoring Process

Each participant and Evaluation Panel member responsible for scoring and commenting on your application will use the same scoring tool, our Trait Scoring Rubric, which consists of four criteria: engagement, illumination, difficulty, and creativity. We encourage you to review the rubric so you understand what judges will be looking for when reviewing your submission.

During the Peer-to-Peer Review, each submission will receive five reviews from other participants who have also submitted a complete and valid application. In addition to receiving scores and comments for each trait, the submission will also receive a final Grade Score, ranging between 0-100, that provides an overall assessment of quality.

During the Evaluation Panel review, each of the top 75 submissions (as determined by the Peer-to-Peer Review), will receive an additional 5 reviews from members of the Evaluation Panel.

Scores in both reviews will be calculated using a normalization algorithm that ensures a level playing field for everyone.

Help
To navigate the traits of this scoring rubric, use the arrows in the upper left hand corner. To review the scoring range definitions, use the slider bar at the bottom of the screen.


ENGAGEMENT
Kept viewer's attention throughout.
2.5
BORING
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CAPTIVATING
BORING
2.5
CAPTIVATING
Help
To navigate the traits of this scoring rubric, use the arrows in the upper left hand corner. To review the scoring range definitions, use the slider bar at the bottom of the screen.


ILLUMINATION
Explanation was clear, with some attention to details and intricacies beneath the surface.
2.5
TRIVIAL
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ENLIGHTENING
TRIVIAL
2.5
ENLIGHTENING
Help
To navigate the traits of this scoring rubric, use the arrows in the upper left hand corner. To review the scoring range definitions, use the slider bar at the bottom of the screen.


DIFFICULTY
Explained a challenging concept typically introduced in high school math or science classes.
2.5
BASIC
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COMPLEX
BASIC
2.5
COMPLEX
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To navigate the traits of this scoring rubric, use the arrows in the upper left hand corner. To review the scoring range definitions, use the slider bar at the bottom of the screen.


CREATIVITY
Used a novel approach in at least some elements of the explanation to make it stronger.
2.5
ORDINARY
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INNOVATIVE
ORDINARY
2.5
INNOVATIVE