Student SUMMMATIVE

Assessment Rubric
STUDENT NAME: ___________________________________________ DATE: ________________________________

Cri teri a Begi nner Capabl e Accompl i shed Expert
Presentati ons
throughout
the uni t-
meets the
outcomes and
purpose of
the task
It was difficult to
figure out the
purpose of the
presentation.
The purpose is
somewhat clear but
many aspects of the
presentation seem
only slightly related.

Establishes a purpose
at the beginning, but
occasionally wanders
from that focus.
Presentation shows
purpose at the
beginning and
maintains that focus
throughout.
Wri tten work
and sampl es
of work
throughout
the uni t (e. g.
fi nal
envi ronmental
report)
The main idea is not
clear. There is a
seemingly random
collection of
information. Work is
presentable.
Main idea is
somewhat clear but
there is a need for
more supporting
information. Work is
presentable with
some elements
included.
Main idea is clear but
the supporting
information is
general. Work is neat
and presentable with
most elements
included.
There is one clear,
well-focused topic.
Main idea stands out
and is supported by
detailed information.
Work is neat and
presentable with all
elements are
included.

Group work-
worki ng
col l aborati vel y
wi th others
- Rarely listens to,
shares with, and
supports the
efforts of others.
Often is not a good
team player.
- Rarely provides
useful ideas when
participating in the
group and in
classroom discussion.
May refuse to
participate.
- Often listens to,
shares with, and
supports the
efforts of others,
but sometimes is not
a good team
member.
- Sometimes
provides useful ideas
when participating in
the group and in
classroom discussion.
A satisfactory
group member who
does what is
required.
- Usually listens to,
shares, with, and
supports the efforts
of others. Does not
cause "waves" in the
group.
- Usually provides
useful ideas when
participating in the
group and in
classroom discussion.
A strong group
member who tries
hard.
- Almost always
listens to, shares
with, and supports
the efforts of
others. Tries to keep
people working well
together.
- Routinely provides
useful ideas when
participating in the
group and in
classroom discussion.
A definite leader
who contributes a
lot of effort.

Sci enti fi c
fi ndi ng duri ng
experi ments
Several required
elements are missing.
One required
element is missing,
but additional
elements that add
to the report have
been added.
All required elements
are present.
All required elements
are present and
additional elements
that add to the
report (e.g.,
thoughtful
comments, graphics)
have been added.

Requi red
el ements and
fi nal product
for poster
- Several required
elements were
missing.
- The product is not
accurate.
- All but 1 of the
required elements
are included on the
poster.
- Students create
an accurate product
but it does not
adequately address
the issue.
- All required
elements are included
on the poster.
- Students create an
accurate product
that adequately
addresses the issue.
- The poster
includes all required
elements as well as
additional
information.
- Students create
an original, accurate
and interesting
product that
adequately
addresses the issue.

Refl ecti on
Does not participate
in discussion, does
not listen to others
or pay attention to
teacher/presenter
Tried to participate
in discussion but
could not articulate
their understanding,
sometimes listens
and pays attention
Sometimes
participates in
discussion and could
articulate their
understanding,
sometimes listens
and pays attention
Participates in
discussion and is able
to express their
understanding,
listens to others
speak, pays
attention to
teacher/presenter.


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