Evaluation

Your teacher will grade your group's final presentation using the following criteria and rubric:

Participation by all group members.

Use of time on internet.

Accuracy of information

Reasoning

Organization

Assessment will be based on individual performance according to the criteria in the following rubric:

Assessment Rubric
Nature Vs. Nurture WebQuest

Activity	Level 4 Exemplary	Level 3 Very Good	Level 2 Satisfactory	Level 1 Minimal
Use of Technology	Uses Internet time exceptionally well, makes extensive log notes about websites that were useful, and locates several new resources in addition to those that were provided	Uses Internet time well, makes adequate log notes about websites that were useful, locates some new resources in addition to those that were provided, all records are well organized	Internet log contains complete notes about websites visited, all records are kept neatly	Time on Internet is spent on task, Internet log is completed
Completion of Individual Task	Takes responsibility for whole project, makes sure that individual task is coordinated with the whole, shares own progress with others, quality of work is faultless, all tasks are completed within the timeframe set by the class, has excellent organization	Helps others see how each contributes to the entire project, work is of high quality, tasks are completed within the timeframe set by the class, level of organization facilitates the work of others in the class	Clearly sees how assigned task contributes to the whole, work may have errors that are corrected by consulting with others, level of organization does not interfere with the tasks of others	Is aware of how assigned individual task fits in with the whole, completes work in a timely manner, does not hinder the work of others in the class
Teamwork	Provides vital leadership to the team. Gives and receives suggestions and/or help to/from other team members. Maintains a positive attitude. Contributes significantly to development and evaluation of finished product(s)	Helps to organize and facilitate the team. Encourages others. Stays on task, meets deadlines. Contributes somewhat to development and evaluation of finished product(s)	Participates in discussions during development and evaluation of finished products(s)	Works well in group. Contributes to group effort. Does not try to take over group or do all the work alone. Observes development and evaluation of finished product(s)
Preparedness	Student is completely prepared and has obviously rehearsed.	Student seems pretty prepared but might have needed a couple more rehearsals.	The student is somewhat prepared, but it is clear that rehearsal was lacking.	Student does not seem at all prepared to present.
Collaboration with peers	Almost always listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Tries to keep people working well together.	Usually listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Does not cause "waves" in the group.	Often listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group but sometimes is not a good team member.	Rarely listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Often is not a good team member.
Context	Shows full understanding of the topic	Shows good understanding of the topic	Shows good understanding of parts of the topic	Does not seem to understand the topic very well.
Organization	Information is very organized with well-constructed paragraphs and subheadings.	Information is organized with well-constructed paragraphs.	Information is organized, but paragraphs are not well-constructed.	The information appears to be disorganized.
Quality of information	Information clearly relates to the main topic. It includes several supporting details and/or examples.	Information clearly relates to the main topic. It provides 1-2 supporting details and/or examples.	Information clearly relates to the main topic. No details and/or examples are given.	Information has little or nothing to do with the main topic.
Sources	All sources (information and graphics) are accurately documented in the desired format.	All sources (information and graphics) are accurately documented, but a few are not in the desired format.	All sources (information and graphics) are accurately documented, but many are not in the desired format.	Some sources are not accurately documented.

Back to home page