Correctness

20

20-18: Code functions correctly and meets all requirements.

17-15: Code functions correctly but misses one minor requirement.

14-11: Code functions with some errors or misses a few minor requirements.

10-6: Code has major errors but shows understanding of some requirements.

5-0: Code does not function correctly or fails to meet major requirements.

Code Readability

15

15-13: Code is well-organized, consistently formatted, and easy to read. Descriptive names.

12-10: Code is mostly well-organized with minor readability issues. Descriptive names.

9-6: Code has some readability issues, inconsistent formatting, or non-descriptive names.

5-3: Code is difficult to read due to poor organization or formatting. Non-descriptive names.

2-0: Code is very poorly organized or formatted, making it hard to read.

Use of Concepts

20

20-17: Strong understanding and correct use of programming concepts.

16-13: Good understanding with minor mistakes in the use of concepts.

12-9: Some understanding but several mistakes in the use of concepts.

8-5: Limited understanding with many mistakes.

4-0: Little to no understanding of programming concepts.

Error Handling

10

10-9: Robust error handling and validation for all inputs. Clear feedback.

8-7: Error handling and validation for most inputs. Mostly clear feedback.

6-5: Basic error handling and validation. Some inputs might not be handled.

4-3: Minimal error handling. Many inputs might not be handled.

2-0: No error handling or validation.

Documentation & Comments

10

10-9: Well-documented with clear, concise comments.

8-7: Mostly well-documented, but some sections lack clarity.

6-5: Sparse or unclear comments.

4-3: Few comments, not effectively explaining the code.

2-0: No comments or irrelevant comments.

Creativity & Initiative

10

10-9: Demonstrates creativity or initiative beyond basic requirements.

8-7: Meets requirements with a minor creative element.

6-5: Meets basic requirements without additional creativity.

4-3: Meets minimum requirements with little creativity.

2-0: Does not meet minimum requirements or lacks creative effort.

Testing & Debugging

10

10-9: Comprehensive tests covering all cases. Effective debugging techniques.

8-7: Tests for most cases. Good debugging techniques.

6-5: Basic tests. Some debugging techniques.

4-3: Minimal tests. Limited debugging techniques.

2-0: No tests or debugging techniques.

Efficiency

5

5: Optimized for performance, minimal resource usage.

4: Mostly optimized, minor inefficiencies.

3: Some inefficiencies affecting performance.

2: Significant inefficiencies.

1-0: Very inefficient, poorly optimized.

Total Points

100