Rubric

Score each category from 1 to 5.

Understanding

• 1: Repeats terms without clear understanding
• 2: Understands parts of the week but cannot connect them
• 3: Can explain the core idea with some help
• 4: Can explain the core idea clearly and apply it in code
• 5: Can teach the idea, compare alternatives, and answer follow-up questions

Code

• 1: Code does not run or is mostly copied without comprehension
• 2: Code runs with heavy support
• 3: Code runs and includes at least one meaningful modification
• 4: Code is clean, working, and intentionally changed
• 5: Code is well-structured, tested by experimentation, and thoughtfully extended

Experimentation

• 1: No experiments beyond the default run
• 2: One change made without much analysis
• 3: At least one clear comparison between two runs
• 4: Multiple meaningful experiments with observations
• 5: Strong experimental discipline with fair comparisons and useful conclusions

Debugging

• 1: Stops quickly when errors appear
• 2: Needs frequent rescue to keep going
• 3: Uses print statements or simple tests to investigate
• 4: Works methodically and can isolate problems
• 5: Debugs calmly, efficiently, and explains the root cause clearly

Explanation

• 1: Cannot explain what the code is doing
• 2: Gives vague or partial explanations
• 3: Explains the main idea in plain language
• 4: Explains both the idea and the implementation details
• 5: Explains the concept, the tradeoffs, and the limits with confidence

Suggested Interpretation

• 5 to 9: Very early stage, needs tighter support and smaller goals
• 10 to 14: Progressing, but understanding is still fragile
• 15 to 19: Solid learning week
• 20 to 23: Strong understanding and execution
• 24 to 25: Exceptional week with real ownership