m&ms in Space

 
Beginning

1

Developing

2

Accomplished

3

Exemplary

4

Score
 

Teamwork

 

Students rarely work together to share ideas, offer assistance, discuss, or support each others' ideas
Students work together some of the time to share ideas, offer assistance, discuss, or support each others' ideas.
Students work together most of the time to share ideas, offer assistance, discuss, or support each others' ideas.
Students work together all of the time to share ideas, offer assistance, discuss, or support each others' ideas.
 

Organization



 

Choppy and confusing; format is difficult to follow; transitions of ideas are abrupt and seriously distract from the project.
Somewhat organized; ideas are not presented coherently; transitions of ideas are not always smooth, which at times distract from the project.
Presented in a thoughtful manner; there are signs of organization and most transitions of ideas are easy to follow, but at times ideas are unclear.
Extremely well organized; logical format that is easy to follow; flows smoothly from one idea to another and cleverly conveys ideas; the organizations enhances the effectiveness of the project.
 
 

Content Accuracy



 

Completely inaccurate; the facts in this project are misleading to the audience.
Somewhat accurate; more than a few inconsistencies or errors in information.
Mostly accurate; a few inconsistencies or errors in information.
Completely accurate; all facts are precise and explicit.
 
 

Research

 

Does not utilize resources effectively; does little or no fact gathering on the topic.
Uses the material provided in an acceptable manner, but does not consult many of the resources to make the project effective.
Does a very good job of researching; utilizes materials provided to their full potential; solicits more than six sources of information to enhance the project; at times takes the time to find information outside of school.
Goes above and beyond to research information; solicits materail in addition to what is provided, brings in personal ideas and information to enhance the project; and utilizes more than eight resources to make the project effective.
 

Creativity
Uses little creative energy during this project; is bland, predictale, and not original.
Adds a few original touches to enhance the project, but does not incorporate it throughout.
Is clever at times; thoughtfully and uniquely presented.
Is extremely clever and presented with originality; a unique approach that truly enhances the project.
 


 Written by Lori Mathys. Last updated 01/20/02.