Builders Club · 2027 Studios
Project Assessment Rubric
Project assessment rubric
Competency-based. Builders receive narrative feedback and self-assess at weeks 4 and 9. There are no letter grades.
| Competency | Exploring | Developing | Proficient | Extending |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Problem framing | Names a topic | Describes a problem | Describes problem + who it affects | Backs problem with evidence from people |
| Research & empathy | Asks questions with help | Runs an interview with a script | Pulls out insights | Connects insights to design choices |
| Ideation | One idea | Several ideas | Compares ideas | Chooses with clear criteria |
| Prototyping & building | Sketch only | Paper prototype | Working screen | Working core feature, iterated |
| Testing & iteration | Shows to someone | Watches someone use it | Records findings | Makes changes based on findings |
| Communication | Shows project | Explains what it does | Tells the problem → solution story | Story + reflection on what changed and why |
Student reflection prompts
- What problem did you solve, and for whom?
- What did testing teach you that surprised you?
- What would you build next?
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