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    Integrated Math I Integrated Math 2 Chemistry 2 Pre-Calculus ScienceWriting


    Unit Rubric                                                                
    Integrated Math I
    CO2 in the Classroom PBL

    Criterion 5 4 3 2 1 How will you know how well they can do it?
    Data Data collection Accurately recorded complete data (dimensions of room: length, width and height) Data collected and recorded but not accurate Data collected; not accurate; missing one dimension Data collected; not accurate No data; played with calculator Data sheet
    Calculations Correct with accurate labeling of units; all steps are shown. Correct with inaccurate labeling; all steps are shown. Inaccurate or no labeling; all steps are shown Inaccurate and incorrect labeling; some steps are shown. Inaccurate, no labeling and no steps are shown. Data sheet
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    Chemistry 2
    CO2 in the Classroom PBL

    Criterion Exceptionally well Adequately Below Standard How will you know how well they can do it?
    Background research Background research Many facts presented, but didn't answer Science Writing's questions A few unsupported facts, that didn't help Science Writing understand the chemistry Presentation to Science Writing class & Background research report
    Implementation of experimental design Evaluated and followed procedure, collected complete and accurate data Followed procedure, collected complete or accurate data Generally followed procedure, collected some data Experimental results table
    Evaluation of data quality Distinguish between usable data and invalid runs. Adjusted procedure for corrective measures. Distinguish between usable data and invalid runs. Flawed adjustments made in procedure. Accepted all data. No procedural adjustments made. Experimental results
    Interpretation of results Included room conditions and population in the accurate interpretation of results Interpretation of results was accurate or clear Interpretation of results was attempted Presentation to Science Writing and Pre-Calculus classes & Written report
    Presentation Presentation was well planned and coherent. Pre-Calculus students understood the data. Presentation was well planned or coherent. Pre-Calculus students had several questions about the data. Presentation was neither well planned nor coherent. Pre-Calculus students could not understand the data. Presentation to Chemistry 2 students & Preliminary Stella Mode
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    Unit Rubric                                                                
    Pre-Calculus
    CO2 in the Classroom PBL

    Criterion 5 4 3 2 1 How will you know how well they can do it?
    Analysis of data Chose appropriate regression equation, defined data intervals and clearly explained choice of function. Chose appropriate regression, defined data intervals, and explanation for choice of function was unclear. Chose appropriate regression, inappropriate data intervals and explanation for choice of function was unclear. Chose inappropriate regression, data intervals not defined, and no explanation of function given. No regression and no explanation. Final report
    Discussion of analysis of data and observation of data Includes a clear explanation of the relationship between the variables; makes a valid prediction based on the equation when variables or parameters are changed. Includes a clear explanation of relationship between variables or a valid prediction when variables change. Relationship between variables is stated and an attempt at a prediction is made. Either attempted to explain variables or predict change. Neither an explanation of variables nor prediction was present. Analysis section of final report
    Validation of Stella model using mathematical equation Discussion of the correlation between the model and the mathematical equation is clear and is based on the variables of the mathematical equation. Discussion of the correlation between the model and the mathematical equation is clear but the variables of the equation are not accurately connected to the model. Discussion of the correlation between the model and the mathematical equation is clear and the variables of the equation are not connected to the model. Discussion of the correlation between the model and the mathematical equation is present and variables of mathematical equation are not mentioned. No discussion of correlation is present. Discussion section of final report
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    Unit Rubric                                                                
    Integrated Math 2
    CO2 in the Classroom PBL

    Criterion 5 4 3 2 1 How will you know how well they can do it?
    Conjecture Conjecture is stated in a complete sentence and is grammatically correct; predicts relationship between variables Conjecture is stated but is either not a complete sentence or grammatically correct; predicts relationship between variables. Conjecture is stated but is neither a complete sentence or grammatically correct; predicts relationship between variables. Conjecture is stated but does not predict relationship between variables. No conjecture and what is given is irrelevant. Conjecture statement in report.
    Analysis of data Chose appropriate regression equation and intervals of data are correctly defined. Chose appropriate regression equation with some inaccuracy of defining intervals of data. Chose inappropriate regression equation or defined incorrect intervals of data. Chose inappropriate regression equation and defined incorrect intervals of data. No regression chosen and no intervals defined. Analysis section of report.
    Discussion of analysis and observation of data. Includes a clear explanation of the relationship between the independent variable and the dependent variable; makes valid prediction based on the equation. Includes a clear explanation of relationship between variables or a valid prediction. Relationship between variables is stated and a prediction attempt is made. Either an explanation of variables or prediction is present. Neither an explanation of variables nor prediction is present. Discussion section of report.
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    Unit Rubric                                                                
    Science Writing
    CO2 in the Classroom PBL

    As a result of this unit, students will… Exceptionally well Adequately Below Standard How will you know how well they can do it?
    Experimental design Includes valid hypothesis, clearly defined dependent variable, independent variable, constants & controls Includes valid hypothesis, but faulty design of dependent variable, independent variable, constants and/or controls Missing hypothesis, no consideration of constants and/or controls. Experimental design of lab report
    Procedure Procedure for data collection was clear, concise, and accurate. Complete materials list included. Procedure was missing a few steps. Complete materials list included. Procedure could not be followed. Missing items on materials list. Procedure and materials sections of lab report.
    Presentation Presentation was well planned and coherent. Chemistry 2 students understood the model. Presentation was well planned or coherent. Chemistry 2 students had several questions about the model. Presentation was neither well planned nor coherent. Chemistry 2 students wondered whether there was a model. q Presentation to Chemistry 2 students q Preliminary Stella Mode
    Validation of Stella model using experimental results Discussion and interpretation of correlation between model and experimental results is understandable and based on experimental conditions. Discussion or interpretation of correlation between model and experimental results is understandable and based on experimental conditions. Discussion or interpretation of correlation between model and experimental results is understandable or based on experimental conditions. Final Lab Report Discussion section
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