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Evaluation Techniques


REPORT RUBRIC
Exceptional - 20 pts

 

Adequate - 17 pts

 

Needs Work -15 pts

 

Organization

 

Introduction clearly establishes topic.  Ideas presented using logical sequencing.  Effective conclusion.

 

Recognizable introduction.  Sequencing is disconnected.  Weak conclusion.

 

Weak or unidentifiable introduction.  Sequencing is awkward and makes paper difficult to read.  Conclusion missing or ineffective.

 

Conventions

 

0-2 errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, or usage.

 

3-5 errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, or usage.

 

more than 5 errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, or usage.

 

Background Information and Science Content

 

All information is accurate.

 

All information is accurate.

 

Information is inaccurate.

 

Conclusions from Research

 

All conclusions are supported by scientific data.

 

Conclusions are partially supported by scientific data.

 

Conclusions need to be supported by scientific data.

 

Citations

 

At least 5 sources are documented with complete information using correct bibliographic form.

 

At least 5 sources documented with complete information but correct bibliographic form needs to be used.

 

At least 5 sources need to be documented with complete information AND correct form.

 



PRESENTATION RUBRIC
Exceptional - 25 pts

 

Adequate - 21 pts

 

Needs Work - 19 pts

 

Appearance

 

Speakers appear relaxed and practiced (appropriate gestures, posture, eye contact, loudness, voice inflection, etc.)

 

Speakers appear somewhat relaxed and practiced (appropriate gestures, posture, eye contact, loudness, voice inflection, etc.)

 

At least one speaker is not prepared to perform.

 

Content

 

Information presented convinces audience that their solution is the best choice.

 

Information presented partially convinces audience that their solution is the best choice.

 

Information presented does not convince the audience that their solution is the best choice.

 

Visual Aids

 

PowerPoint presentation and display board support conclusions of research

 

PowerPoint presentation OR display board do not support conclusions of research

 

PowerPoint presentation AND display board do not support conclusions of research

 

Participation

 

All group members have a role in the presentation and are able to communicate their understanding of the model 

 

 
At least one group member does not participate or is unable to communicate understanding of the model

 


STELLA RUBRIC
Exceptional - 20 pts

 

Adequate - 17 pts

 

Needs Work - 15 pts

 

Formulas

 

Appropriate choice and construction of mathematical formulas.  No errors in application and use of  formulas. 

 

Inappropriate choice and construction of mathematical formulas OR errors in application and use of formulas.

 

Inappropriate choice and construction of mathematical formulas AND errors in application and use of formulas.

 

Software Functions

 

Correct use of modeling functions (4 iconic building blocks).

 

 
Incorrect use of modeling functions (4 iconic building blocks).

 

Correctness

 

Model has been analyzed for accuracy, precision, and validity.

 

 
Model has not been analyzed for accuracy, precision, and validity.

 

Adaptability

 

Model is adaptable to changes in the situation wherever possible (sliders included where appropriate).

 

Model is adaptable to changes in the situation in some areas but not all (sliders included where appropriate).

 

Model has not been made adaptable to changes in the situation in any area (sliders included where appropriate).

 

Adaptability

 

Appropriate display of results (graph and/or table).

 

 
Results not displayed.

 


TEAM WORK RUBRIC
Exceptional - 25 pts

 

Adequate - 21 pts

 

Needs Work -19 pts

 

Cooperation

 

No put-downs, no injuries, no tears, no hiding…

 

Put-downs, injuries, tears, and/or hiding occur on occasion.

 

Put-downs, injuries, tears, and/or hiding DAILY

 

Division of Work

 

Group divides tasks so that each member has work to complete.

 

 
At least one group member needs a task to complete.

 

Time Usage

 

All group members are on task during class time.

 

Group members are on task most of the time.

 

No group members are on task during class time.

 

Contribution to Final Product

 

All group members complete assigned tasks.

 

 

At least one group member does not complete assigned task.

 


 

 


Developed by
Team 10, North Polk CSD, Alleman, IA
Updated 7.20.2001 | Copyright © 2001

This project is supported, in part,
by the

National Science Foundation

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