| Criteria | Exemplary | Proficient | Developing | Beginning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Functionality | Program works flawlessly with all features implemented and edge cases handled. | Program works correctly for main use cases with minor issues. | Program partially works; some features are broken or missing. | Program does not run or produces incorrect output. |
| Code Quality | Code is clean, well-structured with proper naming, functions, and DRY principles. | Code is organized with reasonable structure and naming. | Code works but is disorganized with some redundancy. | Code is messy, hard to read, with no structure. |
| Problem Solving | Demonstrates elegant algorithmic thinking with efficient solutions. | Uses appropriate algorithms and data structures. | Solution works but is inefficient or overly complex. | No clear problem-solving approach; code is trial-and-error. |
| Documentation | Comprehensive README, inline comments, and clear instructions for running the program. | Includes a README and some helpful comments. | Minimal comments; no README or setup instructions. | No documentation of any kind. |
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