This rubric explains the elements of the proposal and Task List/Timeline that should be included in the work. To achieve a successful score on this task, a student must MEET standard for all expectations. A student cannot meet standard on this task if he/she receives “Below Standard” on any of the expectations. Expectations Exceeds Standard Meets Standard Below Standard Proposal Uses exemplary description of project with exceptional detail Identifies all components necessary. Thoroughly identifies a learning stretch or a path to new knowledge. Identifies all appropriate standards with a comprehensive link to the particular project. Fully explains why this field of inquiry, industry, or discipline was chosen. Accurately describes the project plan with sufficient detail. Identifies many of the components necessary to complete the project. Identifies a learning stretch or a path to new knowledge Identifies most of the standards and includes a link to applied learning and content standards. Nearly explains why this field of inquiry, industry, or discipline was chosen. Does not accurately describe project. Lacks necessary detail. Lacks many of the appropriate components to complete the project. Does not address a learning stretch. Lacks one or more standards appropriate to project. Choice of field of inquiry not explained. Timeline Identifies all tasks necessary to successfully complete the project. Develops a detailed timeline that accounts for the time required to complete the project. Includes all individual due dates as well as projected completion dates in the timeline. Identifies most of the tasks necessary to complete the project. Develops an incomplete schedule that fails to account for the time required to complete the project. Includes many of the required due dates as well as projected completion dates in the timeline. Develops an unrealistic and/or incomplete timeline to complete components of the project. Timeline is missing most of the required due dates as well as projected completion dates. Solutions and Strategies for Achievement Addresses innovative solutions and strategies necessary to complete each component in relationship to the final product. Identifies most of the effective solutions and strategies necessary to complete each component in relationship to final project. Does not identify effective solutions and strategies necessary to complete each component in relationship to final project. Score ______________ Scorer’s Initials ______________ Oral Presentation Rubric
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