Evaluation

Beginning

1

Developing

2

Accomplished

3

Exemplary

4

Score

 

 

Research Gathering

 

Student has minimal, if any notes, and the quality of the notes is poor Student has adequate notes. Some key items may need additional exploration.
Student has detailed notes on their research, reflecting thorough research Student has extremely detailed notes, reflecting a high level of organization (Headings  and sub-headings)

 

 

Cooperative

Learning 

 

Student has minimal, if any contact with the other student, fails to share ideas or collaborate with others Student woks well with others, but may not listen well to others
Student works well with others and listens carefully to others. Student works extremely well with others, offering assistance and advice, when appropriate

 

 

Individual

Position

Paper 

 

Student barely completes or fails to complete the the position paper, and fails to show an understanding of the topic Student properly completes Individual Position paper, showing good understanding of parts of the topic, but it may lack references, clarity or have spelling and grammar errors Student succeeds at addressing viewpoint of the research, with minimal errors, showing a good understanidng of the topic. Citations may not be correct.
Student provides outstanding Individual Position Paper showing a full understanding of the topic, with quotes and sources cited properly

 

Group

Presentation 

Student has minimal, if any role in preparing the group presentation
Student actively works to prepare the group presentation
Student excels in preparing group presentation
Student undertakes lead role(s) in preparing group presentation