Assessment will be based on individual performance according to the criteria in the following rubric:
Self-assessment, peer-assessment, teacher-assessment, or a combination of all three may be used to determine the final score.
Assessment Rubric
Alternative Energy Sources
Level 4 Exemplary
Level 3 Very Good
Level 2 Satisfactory
Level 1 Minimal
Activity and Level Requirements
A. Use of Technology
Level 4:
Uses Internet time exceptionally well, makes extensive log notes about websites that were useful, and locates several new resources in addition to those that were provided
Level 3:
Uses Internet time well, makes adequate log notes about websites that were useful, locates some new resources in addition to those that were provided, all records are well organized
Level 2:
Internet log contains complete notes about websites visited, all records are kept neatly
Level 1:
Time on Internet is spent on task, Internet log is completed
B. Completion of Individual Task
Level 4:
Takes responsibility for whole project, makes sure that individual task is coordinated with the whole, shares own progress with others, quality of work is faultless, all tasks are completed within the timeframe set by the class, has excellent organization
Level 3:
Helps others see how each contributes to the entire project, work is of high quality, tasks are completed within the timeframe set by the class, level of organization facilitates the work of others in the class
Level 2:
Clearly sees how assigned task contributes to the whole, work may have errors that are corrected by consulting with others, level of organization does not interfere with the tasks of others
Level 1:
Is aware of how assigned individual task fits in with the whole, completes work in a timely manner, does not hinder the work of others in the class
C. Teamwork
Level 4:
Provides vital leadership to the team. Gives and receives suggestions and/or help to/from other team members. Maintains a positive attitude. Contributes significantly to development and evaluation of finished product(s)
Level 3:
Helps to organize and facilitate the team. Encourages others. Stays on task, meets deadlines. Contributes somewhat to development and evaluation of finished product(s)
Level 2:
Participates in discussions during development and evaluation of finished products(s)
Level 1:
Works well in group. Contributes to group effort. Does not try to take over group or do all the work alone. Observes development and evaluation of finished product(s)
D. Journal Entries
Level 4:
All assigned journal questions have complete and thoughtful responses, and original thoughts and/or questions are documented many times
Level 3:
More than half of the assigned journal questions have complete and/or thoughtful responses, and there are some original entries
Level 2:
Less than half of the assigned journal questions have complete or thoughtful responses, and there are few original entries
Level 1:
Brings journal to class daily and uses class journal time for journal writing