0 Does not a standard described by any of the descriptors below. Missing virtually all of the informational component of project 1-2 Limited uses limited relevant terminology demonstrates basic knowledge and understanding of content and concepts with minimal descriptions and/or examples. Limited or inadequate descriptions of box items and/or extremely limited evidence for the civilization characteristics 3-4 Adequate uses some terminology accurately and appropriately demonstrates adequate knowledge and understanding of content and concepts through satisfactory descriptions, explanations and examples. Adequate descriptions of box items and/or evidence for the civilization characteristics 5-6 Substantial uses a range of terminology accurately and appropriately demonstrates substantial knowledge and understanding of content and concepts through accurate descriptions, explanations and examples. Substantial descriptions of box items. Project offers plenty of evidence for the civilization characteristics 7-8 Excellent consistently uses a wide of terminology effectively demonstrates detailed knowledge and understanding of content and concepts through thorough, accurate descriptions, explanations and examples. Thorough and highly descriptive explanations of box items. Project provides plenty of evidence for all of the civilization characteristics Criterion C: Communicating Students should be able to: i. Communicate information and ideas effectively using an appropriate style for the audience and purpose ii. Structure information and ideas in a way that is appropriate to the specified format iii. Document sources of information using a recognized convention.
Achievement Level Description Project-Specific 0 Does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors below. Missing virtually all of the communication component of project 1-2 Limited communicates information and ideas in a limited way, using a style that is limited in its appropriateness to the audience and purpose structures information and according to the specified format in a limited way documents sources of information in a limited way. Items contained within box either do not work with specified area or do not meet the requirement. Research is limited or not in MLA format 3-4 Adequate communicates information and satisfactorily by using a style that is somewhat appropriate to the audience and purpose structures information and in a way that is somewhat appropriate to the specified format sometimes documents sources of information using a recognized convention. Items contained within box do an okay job for specified area and meet requirements. Research meets the minimum requirements of 3 sources, including textbook, MLA cited. 5-6 Substantial communicates information and ideas accurately by using a style that is mostly appropriate to the audience and purpose structures information and ideas in a way that is mostly appropriate to the specified format often documents sources of information using a recognized convention. Items contained within box do a great job for specified area and meet or exceed requirements. Research meets or exceeds the minimum requirements of 3 sources, including textbook, MLA cited. 7-8 Excellent communicates information and ideas effectively and accurately by using a style that is completely appropriate to the audience and purpose structures information and ideas in a way that is completely appropriate to the specified format consistently documents sources of information using a recognized convention. Items contained within box do an exceptional job for specified area and exceeds requirements. Research exceeds the minimum requirements of 3 sources, including textbook, MLA cited.