Rubric for Grading (20 pts Max)
| Excellent 5 |
Satisfactory 4-3 |
Needs Work 2-1 |
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| Polygon Worksheet and Internet Research |
Worksheet is filled out thoroughly and handed in on time. Student fully investigated three polygons and distinguished the most important characteristics. Student is competent and confident in searching the web. | Worksheet is filled out and handed in on time. Student identified important and relevant properties of each polygon. Used the Internet as a resource efficiently. | Worksheet may be incomplete; few characteristics stated. The Student could have searched the web and extracted information more thoroughly. |
| Paragraph and Writing Skills |
Well-developed, clear and concise thoughts, written from the polygon's point-of-view. Interesting poster that includes strong real life connections. Correct and specific details about polygon are included. Student synthesized the info. he/she learned from the web in a competent manner. |
Correct characteristics of polygon are included; paragraph was written from the polygon's perspective. Thoughts are clearly expressed using appropriate grammar skills. Student composed a paragraph based on the info. they found on the web.
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Paragraph is choppy, grammar could use work. May have missed important information about their polygon. Paragraph may not be written from the polygon's point of view.
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| Illustrations/Creativity |
Figure is drawn correctly using AutoShapes feature. It is colorful, vivid and shows creativity.
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Figure is drawn with a creative attempt, used the AutoShapes feature correctly.
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Figure maybe slightly off, for example not a perfect square. Could have been more creative.
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| Use of Class Time |
Student was engaged and stayed on task. Poster was handed in on time and all requirements have been fulfilled extensively.
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Student completed the assignment on time and most of the requirements are included.
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Student may have failed to complete the task on time, or maybe missing important requirements.
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| TOTAL GRADE: |