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    Evaluation Techniques

     

    Rubric For Performance Task “Troubled Waters”

    Student
    Data Interpretation

    Teacher
    As a result of this unit the student will:
    .

          Excellent                Very Good                  Limited                      Poor

    How will you know, how well they can do it?
    Analyze Data sheets
    All sites with water quality problems are identified.

    Well researched & well reasoned (Causes of water quality problems clearly explained)
    All sites with water quality problems are identified.

    Some research & reasoning Causes of water quality problems adequately explained)
    Some sites with water quality problems are identified.

    Research and/or reasoning inadequate (Difficult to understand what may be causing the problem)
    Fails to identify all sites where water quality problems are identified.

    Lacks adequate research or reasoning. 

    Failure to correctly identify causes of water quality problems or explanation incorrect
    Interpret Data sheet, and form proper conclusions as to the problems on that part of the river
             

     
    STELLA Model Application
    Manipulate STELLA model and interpret various inputs, which affect outputs.
    Student answers all questions fully and accurately and a well thought out conclusion.
    Student answers all questions fully and accurately and some incomplete conclusions.
    Student answers most questions somewhat accurately and some incomplete conclusions.
    Student answers a few questions somewhat accurately and have poorly thought out conclusions.
    Answer teacher “Questions and Answers” and formulate conclusions.
    Students will be able to identify and describe the basic components of a STELLA model.
    Students can completely identify and describe the basic components of a STELLA model.
    Student can partially identify and describe the basic components of a STELLA model.
    Student can barely identify and describe the basic components of a STELLA model.
    Student is not able to identify and describe the basic components of a STELLA model.
    Students will summarize the operation of the STELLA model.
    Students will design and build a basic STELLA model.
    Students have designed and built a basic functioning STELLA model.
    Students have designed and built a basic STELLA model.
    Students have partially designed and built a basic STELLA model.
    Students have not designed or built a basic STELLA model.
    Students will design and build a basic STELLA model.


     
    Informative Letter to Fisherman
    Write a informative letter to a fisherman
    Well crafted, organized, thorough & clear with detailed support data.
    Well crafted, clear & through with some support data.
    Not organized or refined with little support data
    Product sloppy and lacks planning or support data
    Letter will include data collected from STELLA model and data sheet interpretation 

      

    Persuasive Letter to Appropriate Agency Urging Them to Address The Situation
    Write a persuasive letter to an appropriate agency 
    Appropriate Agency selected to attend to the water quality problems identified.

    Letter is persuasive and well presented. Problems summed up in an efficient manner.
    Appropriate Agency selected to attend the water quality problem's identified.

    Letter is persuasive and presented well. Problem summed up with use of support information
    Agency selected might to some extent attend the specific problem/s identified.

    Letter not persuasive. Problems and/or causes unclear and lack support information.
    Failure to address an agency that might be able to address such a problem.

    Letter not persuasive. Problems and/or causes unclear and have no support information.
    Letter will include data collected from STELLA model and data sheet interpretation with problems identified

     

    Teamwork
    Work well in teams
    Evidence of whole team participation. Action plan included all members.

    Team all on task on all in class activities.
    Some evidence of whole team participation. Action plan included all members. 

    Most team members on task.
    Partial evidence of whole team participation.

    Some team members on task.
    Little evidence of whole team participation.

    Little effort as team members on task.
    Teacher will evaluate team participation
    Student will self-assess themselves and their fellow teammates.
    Student receive all excellent marks from peers
    Student receive very good marks from peers
    Student receive limited marks from peers
    Student receive poor from peers
    Each individual student will fill out anonymous assessment forms.

    Student Self Assessment Form

     

     

    Student #1

     

     

    Student #2

     

    Student #3

     

    Student #4

    Student participated in group discussions.

     

     

         1    2     3     4     5

     

        1     2     3     4     5

     

        1     2     3     4     5

     

        1     2     3     4     5

    Student brought their individual group assignments to group sessions on time

     

     

         1     2     3     4     5

     

        1     2     3     4     5

     

        1     2     3     4     5

     

        1     2     3     4     5

    Student met group expectations

     

     

         1     2     3     4     5

     

        1     2     3     4     5

     

        1     2     3     4     5

     

        1     2     3     4     5

    Student made worthwhile contributions to group discussions

     

     

         1     2     3     4     5

     

        1     2     3     4     5

     

        1     2     3     4     5

     

        1     2     3     4     5

    Student was receptive to other student’s thoughts and ideas

     

     

         1     2     3     4     5

     

        1     2     3     4     5

     

        1     2     3     4     5

     

        1     2     3     4     5

    Other

     

     

     

         1     2     3     4     5

     

        1     2     3     4     5

     

        1     2     3     4     5

     

        1     2     3     4     5

    Other

     

     

     

         1     2     3     4     5

     

        1     2     3     4     5

     

        1     2     3     4     5

     

        1     2     3     4     5

    Other

     

     

     

         1     2     3     4     5

     

        1     2     3     4     5

     

        1     2     3     4     5 

     

        1     2     3     4     5

     

    Please rate your fellow teammates from 1 to 5 in the above worksheet.  1 is the lowest amount and 5 is the highest amount of group participation.

    If you use the “Other “ rows please write a short descriptive note explaining your ranking.  This should be done anonymously.

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