Summative Assessment: Class Research Project

Student(s) Name: ______________________________

Assessment Details:
Assessment 4: Class Research Project on Padlet
Weighting: 5%
Due Date: Lesson 4 of Week 9
Submission details: via Padlet

Aim of Assessment:
The purpose for this Class Research Project is to enable students to collaborate with a partner in a research task, using reliable sources to acquire
relevant information on allocated topics.

At the end of this assessment, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of Depth Study 2, the Black Death, and its importance in
history as it paved its way from the Medieval Period into the Renaissance.
 1-2
Content Little to no description of
content. No evidence
used.
Used Padlet to Little to no engagement
engage in discussion in discussion and
and participation preparation.
Application of Poorly demonstrates the
Critical Thinking application of critical
thinking.
Resources Poor use of appropriate
resources.
Literacy Multiple grammatical,
spelling and punctuation
errors were present
throughout. Sentence
structure was poor,
making it difficult to
understand.
3-4
Content is limited in detail.
Minimal evidence used to
support ideas.
Padlet is used with limited
and discussion
participation.
Limited demonstration of
the application of critical
thinking.
Limited use of appropriate
resources.
Mostly correct grammar,
spelling and punctuation
evident throughout.
Sentence structure needs
improvement.
5-6
Assessment item addressed
at a satisfactory level. Able
to demonstrate and
understanding of main
concepts.
Padlet is used as discussion
and participation at a
satisfactory level.
The application of critical
thinking is addressed at a
satisfactory level.
Satisfactory use of
resources, and appropriate
links placed within the topic
board.
Mainly correct grammar,
spelling and punctuation.
Sentence structure was of
good standard.
7-8
Majority of assessment items
addressed at a good level and
supported by quality
evidence. Able to
demonstrate a solid
understanding of main
concepts.
Discussion and participation
are used at a good level with a
solid involvement with group
work.
Very good demonstration of
the application of critical
thinking is addressed.
Very good use of reliable
resources, and appropriate
links are placed within the
topic board.
Grammar, spelling and
punctuation had very few
errors. Sentence structure was
of high standard.
9-10
Content fully addresses all
parts of the assessment items.
Thorough support from high
quality evidence. Able to
demonstrate an in-depth
understanding of main
concepts.
Discussion and participation
are used at a high level where
group work collaboration
works with ease.
Excellent demonstration of
the application of critical
thinking is addressed.
Excellent use of reliable
resources, and appropriate
links are placed within the
topic board.
Grammar, spelling and
punctuation were error free.
Sophisticated use of sentence
and writing conventions was
of clearly demonstrated.
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