Scoring Guides for the Challenge Competition
Track I: In-Depth Proposal – Propose how AI technology could address a community challenge with detailed analysis and justification.
Scoring Guide
Criteria |
Description |
Points |
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Problem Definition and Community Relevance |
The team clearly identifies a real community challenge, explains why it's important, and demonstrates insight into the needs and context of the community. |
15 |
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Relevance to the President and his Administration1 |
The team’s project is relevant to the priorities, values, or vision of the President and his Administration. |
10 |
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AI Application Plan2 |
The team thoroughly explains how AI could be applied responsibly to address the challenge and includes a detailed description of the proposed AI methods and tools and how the methods and tools would function in practice. |
20 |
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Research and Accuracy |
The proposal is backed by research into both the community challenge and AI technology. Sources are relevant and credible. |
20 |
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Process and Development |
The team clearly outlines the development process of the proposal, including planning steps, iterations, and challenges overcome. |
15 |
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Originality and Creativity |
The team presents an innovative, thoughtful, and unique approach to solving the challenge. |
10 |
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Use and Validation of AI Concepts |
Team’s use of AI concepts is sound, well-reasoned, and clearly justified. AI methods and tools mentioned are relevant and realistic. |
10 |
|
Total: |
100 points |
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1Score is used as the first tie break; 2Score is used as the second tie break
Track II: Technical Solution and Implementation – Build a functional AI-based solution for a real community problem and demonstrate its application.
Scoring Guide
Criteria |
Description |
Points |
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Problem Identification and Impact |
The team clearly articulates a local or community problem and explains how the solution can improve outcomes. |
10 |
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Relevance to the President and his Administration1 |
The team’s project is relevant to the priorities, values, or vision of the President and his Administration. |
10 |
|
Technical Implementation2 |
The team demonstrates technical understanding and functionality of the AI solution and includes models, tools, or platforms used. |
20 |
|
Process and Development |
The team describes the creation and testing of the solution, including iteration cycles, setbacks, and improvements. |
15 |
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Use of AI and Validation |
The team clearly explains how AI is integrated into the solution and includes testing, accuracy evaluation, or user feedback if applicable. |
15 |
|
Originality and Creativity |
The solution shows novel thinking, unique and responsible application of AI, and a creative adaptation to community context. |
10 |
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Supporting Narrative (at least words) |
The team explains the purpose, development journey, AI technology used, community impact, and future enhancements. |
10 |
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Presentation/Media Quality |
Supplementary media (demo video, app walkthrough, poster, etc.) is clear, engaging, and enhances understanding of the solution. |
10 |
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Total: |
100 points |
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1Score is used as the first tie break; 2Score is used as the second tie break
Educator Track III: Innovative AI Teaching Approach – Design and present an instructional method for teaching AI.
Scoring Rubric
Criteria |
Description |
Points |
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Instructional Innovation |
Educators introduce a unique or transformative approach to teaching AI concepts or using AI tools in K–12 education and demonstrate innovative thinking and potential to change classroom practice. |
20 |
|
Clarity and Accuracy of AI Content2 |
AI content is technically accurate, age-appropriate, and clearly explained. Educators effectively simplify complex AI ideas for the intended student audience. |
20 |
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Process and Planning |
Educators clearly explain the development process, including instructional design, planning steps, intended outcomes, and any challenges overcome. |
15 |
|
Student Engagement and Relevance1 |
Educators have an approach that is engaging and relevant to students' lives or learning needs and shows how students will be motivated to learn or apply AI meaningfully and responsibly. |
15 |
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Use and Validation of AI Tools |
Educators demonstrate how AI tools or techniques enhance teaching or learning in a way not easily possible without AI and include rationale or evidence (student reactions, pilot results, etc.). |
15 |
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Presentation (Video or Digital Demo) |
The final presentation (video, screencast, interactive slide deck, etc.) is polished, engaging, and clearly communicates the instructional idea and its impact. |
15 |
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Total: |
100 points |
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1Score is used as the first tie break; 2Score is used as the second tie break
Educator Track III: Using AI Tools to Transform Education – Explore how AI tools can assist in creating transformative teaching and learning experiences.
Scoring Rubric
Criteria |
Description |
Points |
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Instructional Innovation |
Educators introduce a unique or transformative approach to teaching and learning using AI tools and demonstrate innovative thinking and the potential to improve the teaching profession or classroom experiences. |
20 |
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Clarity and Accuracy of AI Content2 |
AI content is technically accurate and clearly explained. Educators effectively use AI tools to improve the education field in ways not possible without the AI tools. |
20 |
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Process and Planning |
Educators clearly explain the development process, including the design, planning steps, intended outcomes, and any challenges overcome. |
15 |
|
Educator Engagement and Relevance1 |
|
15 |
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Use and Validation of AI Tools |
Educators demonstrate how AI tools or techniques enhance educators’ teaching style, classroom management, or communications with families in a way not easily possible without AI and include rationale or evidence |
15 |
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Presentation (Video or Digital Demo) |
The final presentation (video, screencast, interactive slide deck, etc.) is polished, engaging, and clearly communicates the instructional idea and its impact. |
15 |
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Total: |
100 points |
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