To assure that all
grades are represented in the semi-finalist and finalist selection and
museum exhibit, we have established three separate grade level
divisions:
Edison Division
(grades K-2)
Steinmetz Division (grades 3-5)
and Coolidge Division (grades 6-8)
Entries will be sorted into three divisions according to grade levels
of the entrants before judging. Entries in each Division will be judged
separately. Entries are then reviewed by a panel of judges, which
includes members of local patent law associations, scientists,
educators and other patent professionals. All entries are given a
reference number for future use. Judges do not see the student's
personal information (name, age, etc).
The percentage of semi-finalist and finalist winners in each level will
be equal to the percentage of entries in each category overall.
For example, if there are 250 entries submitted by students in the
Edison Division (grades K-2), 500 entries submitted by students in the
Steinmetz Division (grades 3-5), and 250 entries submitted by students
in the Coolidge Division (grades 6-8), then
Overall Impression -
Creativity... Does the invention show imaginative problem solving?
Originality... Does the invention provide a novel solution?
Complexity... Does the invention show significant depth and attention
to detail?
Innovation... Is this a pioneering invention or an incremental
improvement?
Presentation -
Statement of problem... How well was the problem stated?
Statement of solution... How well does the solution address the problem
statement?
Schematic Diagram... How effective was the diagram in illustrating the
idea?
Invention Relevance -
Impact... How significant is the problem being solved?
Practicality... Could this invention be made into a working device?
Contribution... Does the invention solve a problem of importance to
others?
