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Self Assessment

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Knowledge Gained

When shown a blank base map, the student can rapidly and accurately label at least 8-10 features.

When shown a blank base map, the student can rapidly and accurately label 5-7 features.

When shown a blank base map, the student can rapidly and accurately label fewer than 5 features.

Map Legend/Key

Legend is easy-to-find and contains a complete set of symbols, including a compass rose.

Legend contains an almost complete set of symbols, including a compass rose.

Legend is absent or lacks several symbols.

Labels & Features - Neatness

90-100% of the labels/features can be read easily.

79-70% of the labels/features can be read easily.

Less than 70% of the labels/features can be read easily.

Neatness of Color and Lines

All straight lines are ruler-drawn, all errors have been neatly corrected and all features are colored completely.

Most straight lines are ruler-drawn, most errors have been neatly corrected and most features are colored completely.

Many lines, corrections of errors, and/or features are not neatly done.

CATEGORY

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Self Assessment

Identifies details

Student recalls several details about the map and can point them out on the map without referring to the key.

Student recalls several details about the map, but needs to refer to the key, occasionally.

Student is able to locate most of the details when using the key.

Student cannot locate details with accuracy or identify items on the key.

Relates Graphics to Text

Student accurately explains how each graphic of the key is related to the map and its landscape and locates several landmarks.

Student accurately explains how each graphic of the key is related to the map but cannot find any landmarks or rivers without consulting the key.

Student accurately explains how some of the graphics of the key are related to the map.

Student has difficulty relating graphics from the key to the map.

Teacher Name: Ms. Mueller