Evaluation

Beginning 

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Developing

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Accomplished

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Exemplary

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Score

Content One or fewer essential questions are addressed. Some of the essential questions are properly addressed. Most of the essential questions are properly addressed. All essential questions are properly addressed.

Neatness and Organization

The work appears sloppy and unorganized. It is hard to know what information goes together. The work is presented in an organized fashion but may be hard to read at times. The work is presented in a neat and organized fashion that is usually easy to read. The work is presented in a neat, clear, organized fashion that is easy to read.
Spelling and Proofreading One or more words are spelled correctly.  Grammar, punctuation, spacing and word usage have a number of errors. Some words are spelled correctly.  Grammar, punctuation, spacing and word usage have some errors. Most words are spelled correctly.  Grammar, punctuation, spacing and word usage are mostly appropriate. All words are spelled correctly.  Grammar, punctuation, spacing and word usage are appropriate.

Mathematical Errors  

More than 75% of the steps and solutions have mathematical errors. Most (75-84%) of the steps and solutions have no mathematical errors. Almost all (85-89%) of the steps and solutions have no mathematical errors. 90-100% of the steps and solutions have no mathematical errors.
Mathematical Concepts   Explanation shows very limited understanding of the underlying concepts needed to answer the question(s) OR is not answered. Explanation shows some understanding of the mathematical concepts needed to answer the question(s). Explanation shows substantial understanding of the mathematical concepts used to answer the question(s). Explanation shows complete understanding of the mathematical concepts used to answer the question(s).
Spreadsheets Makes critical errors when creating a spreadsheet. Makes significant errors when creating a spreadsheet. Carries out the creation of a new spreadsheet without significant error. Demonstrates mastery over the process of creating a spreadsheet.
Graphs Makes critical errors when creating a graph. Makes significant errors when creating a graph. Carries out the creation of a graph  without significant error. Demonstrates mastery over the process of creating a graph.
Internet Use Could not find correct answers through Internet sources. Found the correct answers for a few of the questions through Internet sources. Found the correct answer for several of the questions through Internet sources. Found the correct answers for all of the questions through Internet sources.
Citing of Sources Citations were generally missing. Citations were incomplete or inaccurate. Few errors were found in citation form. Citations were complete and accurate.  The sources of the information could readily be found by someone else.

 

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