Capstone Performance Rubrics Report Rubric Criteria Superior Adequate Poor Alignment to Problem Statement 20 Points Each solution must with all of the conditions stated in the problem statement. 15 Points One solution aligns with all conditions; but the other aligns with all but one condition. 5 Points Neither solution aligns with all conditions. Required Components of Report 50 Points The report must contain: The group’s problem statement Two different best solutions. Four reasons for choosing one solution over another. 3 accurate facts cited 40 Points Two different best solutions. Four reasons for choosing one over another. Less than 3 accurate facts cited. 10 Points The report contains less information than that listed in the “adequate” category. Mechanics 10 Points Must be a minimum of 5 paragraphs. Must contain no grammatical errors (spelling, capitalization, punctuation, subject verb agreement) 7 Points The report has 4 paragraphs. Contains 1-3 grammatical errors. 3 Points The report contains less than 4 paragraphs. The report contains more than three grammatical errors. Scoring Guide: EX: 80 points PR: 62 - 79 points AP: 19- 61 points ND: 0-18 Points
Oral Presentation Report Criteria Superior Adequate Poor Delivery 30 Points The student maintains eye contact with the audience at 80% of the time; voice is loud enough to be heard in the back of the room 90% or more of the time; and changes in voice enhance the presentation. All body movements are restricted to those that aid the presentation. 20 points The student maintains eye contact with the audience at least 70% of the time; voice is loud enough to be heard in the back of the room 80-89% of the time. No more than one reminder to speak up. 1-3 body movements distract from the presentation. 10 points The student maintains eye contact with the audience less than 70% of the time; is loud enough to be heard in the back of the room less than 80% of the time. More than one reminder to speak up. More than 3 body movements distract from the presentation. Comprehension and Accuracy 20 points Student answers both questions, providing at least one accurate fact for each question. 15 points Student answers both questions, providing at one fact for one question. 5 points Student fails to answer either question or could not provide at least one accurate fact for either question. Quality of Individual Solution Explanation 20 points The student provides 1 of his solutions and an explanation of at least 2 accurate facts that support this solution. 15 points The student provides 1 of his solutions and gives an explanation of at least 1 accurate fact that supports this solution. 5 points The student provides 1 of his solutions but does not provide any accurate facts to support this solution. Quality of individual Justification Explanation 20 points Reason given for supporting the group “best solution “is 100% scientifically accurate. 10 points Reason given for supporting the group “best solution “is 80%- 100% scientifically accurate. 5 points No reason is for supporting the group “best solution “. Reflection 10 points Student answers all 5 reflection questions. 7 points Student answers at least 4 of the reflection questions. 3 points Student answers at less than 4 of the reflection questions.
Safety Concerns: Internet - Taught in advance through all subject areas, particularly LAFS: Internet Safety and research Determining a reputable site Legal use of internet information Desk and Table movement is best by having the janitor help move the items to where you need them to be. Room will be arranged so there is no blocking of ingress or egress. Desks will be moved to one side of the room so that the presenters will be in the front of the class and the audience will be in chairs in semicircular rows observing the presenters. Students will walk to and from seats in a safe and orderly manner not climbing over chairs or pushing past other students. This will be arranged and discussed with students prior to presentations and debate.