What assumptions have you made? What connections have you made? What makes a good connection? Did you have a plan and did you have to change it? Rubric for Assessing the Capstone Performance Persuasive Opinion Report Rubric Criteria Superior Adequate Poor Content Accuracy 20 points All information and facts about mixtures and solutions are 100% accurate. 15 points Information and facts about mixtures and solutions are accurate 90-99% of the time. 10 points Information and facts about mixtures and solutions are less than 90% accurate. Alignment to Problem Statement 20 points Each solution aligns with all conditions stated in the problem statement. 15 points At one solution aligns with all conditions stated in the problem statement. 5 points No solution aligns with the conditions stated in the problem. Required Components 50 points The report contains: The group’s problem statement. An explanation of mixtures and solutions using at least three accurate scientific facts. At 2 accurate similarities and 2 accurate differences to compare and contrast the 40 points The report contains: The problem statement. An explanation of mixtures and solutions using at least two accurate scientific facts. At least 1 accurate similarity and 1 accurate difference to compare and 20 points The report contains: The group’s problem statement. An explanation of mixtures and solutions using at least one accurate scientific fact. Only 1 accurate similarity or difference is included to compare and contrast the properties of solids and liquids. Calculation of mixtures
properties of solids and liquids are included. Calculation of mixtures to separate oil from water is accurate. Identifies and explain two possible solutions to the problem. Provides at least four justifications for recommending one solution over the other. contrast the properties of solids and liquids are included. Calculation of mixtures to separate oil from water is at least 80% accurate. Identifies and explains only one possible solution to the problem. Provides at least four justifications for recommending one solution over the other. to separate oil from water is less than 80% accurate. Identifies and explains only one possible solution to the problem. Provides at least two justifications for recommending one solution over the other. Mechanics 10 points Report contains no grammatical errors. (spelling, capitalizations, punctuation, subject/verb agreement) 5 points Report contains 1-5 grammatical errors. . (spelling, capitalizations, punctuation, subject/verb agreement) 3 points Report contains more than five grammatical errors.(spelling, capitalizations, punctuation, subject/verb agreement) Scoring Guide: EX: 90-100 pts. AP: 50-69 pts PR: 70-89 pts. ND: Below 50 pts Oral Presentation Rubric Criteria Superior Adequate Poor
Delivery 20 points Speaker will do the following at least 90% of the time: maintain good eye contact with audience use a audible voice Use an appropriate rate of speech use correct pronunciation 15 points Speaker will do the following at least 80% of the time: maintain good eye contact with audience use a clear audible voice Use an appropriate rate of speech use correct pronunciation 10 points Speaker will do the following less than 80% of the time: maintain good eye contact with audience use a audible voice Use appropriate rate of speech uses correct pronunciation Comprehension and Accuracy 25 points Student answers questions from audience providing at least 2 accurate scientific facts. 15 points Student answers questions from audience providing at least 1 accurate scientific fact. 5 points Student is unable to answer questions from audience or give any accurate Quality of Individual Explanation 20 points Student justifies his best solution with at least 3 accurate facts related to materials, time, and costs. 15 points Student justifies his best solution with at 2 accurate facts related to materials, time, and costs. 5 points Student is unable to justify his best solution with accurate facts. Quality of Justification Explanation 25 points Reasons given for supporting the group’s “Best Solution” is based on at least 3 accurate scientific facts. 20 points Reasons given for supporting the group’s “Best Solution” is based on at least 2 accurate scientific facts. 15 points Reasons given for supporting the group’s “Best Solution” is not accurate. Reflection Questionnaire 10 points Student will answer all questions on the survey. 5 points Student answers at least 80% of questions on the survey. 3 points Student answers less than 80% of questions on the survey. Scoring Guide: EX: 90-100 pts. AP: 50-69 pts PR: 70-89 pts. ND: Below 50 pts Two Alternative Solutions; “Best” Solution Analysis: Solution #1: As the Director of Emergency Planning of Palm Beach County I believe that containing the oil spill with booms and collecting it from the water surface using skimmer equipment is the best solution. Spilt oil floats on water and will initially form a slick of a few millimeters thick. There
5. Teacher will take whole class to computer lab to teach students in a whole group setting, how to manipulate the technologies needed (PowerPoint or Prezi) to complete their presentations. Differentiation: The directions for each stage of the project will be broken down into digestible-bites. Students can be given task cards that explain what specifically needs to be completed for that stage of the project. When students are researching the topic, students with decoding and comprehension deficits will use a program called Read and Write Gold, thus, having the information read to them along with highlighting each word read. Furthermore, lower-achieving students or ELL students will use peer tutors to help assist with reading by buddy reading to each other. Lastly, these students will use graphic organizers to help organize their thoughts and notes. Safety Concerns and Reminders: Before students begin their research, rules and procedures for computer use will be reviewed by the teacher and posted by the computers. The teacher will also discuss the procedures and rules of labs, which are posted for students to reference. Lastly, students will reference a poster stating the rules of cooperative group behaviors. Concerns Safety Reminders Co-operative group work, hands on activities and materials... Only the materials person will gather and return materials from and to the teacher. When conducting density investigations/ experiments involving oil, corn and colored water... Make all observations your sense of sight ONLY never taste. When handling dishwashing soap remember that... Soap can make the other materials you are handling slippery. HANDLE WITH CARE.
When the absorbents (three types of animal hair)... Be aware of any participants who may be allergic to cats and or dogs. When disposing of mixtures (density investigation and absorbents experiment) and solutions (dishwashing soap investigation)... ONLY the teacher is to properly dispose of used materials.