Criteria
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4-3 points
– excellent |
2-1 points -
average |
0 point - poor
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Student Score
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Teacher Score
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Planning
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Brainstorming
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All
brainstorming work submitted for each part of the project.
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Some evidence of
brainstorming submitted, but does not cover all aspects of project.
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Little or no
evidence of brainstorming submitted or brainstorming that was submitted
does not apply to project. |
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Storyboards
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Complete
storyboards present, with required text, images/graphics, audio/sound,
video/animations, colors, screen design and/or transitions.
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Storyboards
present but not all parts completed.
Missing less than three pieces from text,
images/graphics, audio/sound, video/animations, colors, screen design
and/or transitions. |
Storyboard not
done or partially started. Completed
three or less pieces from text, images/graphics, audio/sound,
video/animations, colors, screen design and/or transitions.
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Organization
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Clear evidence
that student kept materials organized in folder/binder.
Well planned and thought out project. All aspects follow a
logical sequence that aids the audience in acquiring the content.
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Some evidence
that student kept materials organized in folder/binder.
Project showed some planning and thought. More than three quarters
of the aspects follow a logical sequence that aids the audience in
acquiring the content. |
Little or no
evidence that student kept materials organized in folder/binder. Project showed poor
planning and little thought. Few
aspects follow a logical sequence which makes it difficult for audience
to acquire the content. |
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Design and Layout
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Use of Multimedia
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A wide variety
of multimedia present (text, images/graphics, audio/sound and
video/animations all included).
All
included forms of multimedia work well together to create a united
theme and demonstrate excellent synthesis.
Contributes
to increased learning of content. |
Some use of
multimedia present.
Multimedia
used worked well together, with some parts that do not fit in with
overall theme and demonstrated good synthesis.
Used
appropriately for intended purpose.
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One or no form
of multimedia present.
Multimedia
used does not blend well together with overall theme and demonstrated
poor synthesis.
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Text
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All fonts and
font styles are easy to read and font sizes are appropriate.
Appropriate
paragraph formatting/bulleting/headings.
Amount
of text is appropriate to keep audience engaged.
Text
formatting is consistent throughout the project, giving the project a
uniform appearance. |
A few fonts and
font styles were hard to read and some font sizes were inappropriate or
used incorrectly.
Some
paragraph formatting/bulleting/headings incorrect.
Paragraphs
and text are a little lengthy.
Several
inconsistencies in text formatting throughout project that took away
from the overall appearance. |
All or most
fonts, font styles and sizes are hard to read.
Inappropriate
use of paragraph formatting/bulleting/headings.
Paragraphs/text
too lengthy to keep audience attention or to sparse (not enough
information to explain).
Project
was inconsistent with text formatting, making it hard to follow. Gave a poor appearance.
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Images/Graphics
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All
images/graphics are relevant and appropriate to project/topic.
Images
and graphics add to visual interest of overall theme and enhance
overall project.
Images/graphics
are clear and/or recognizable and the proper size.
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Most
images/graphics are relevant and appropriate to project/topic.
Most
images and graphics add to visual interest of overall theme and enhance
overall project.
Images/graphics
are somewhat clear and/or recognizable and some are the proper size.
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Images/graphics
are unrelated to and/or inappropriate for project/topic.
Images/graphics
used detract from visual interest and/or overall project.
Images/graphics
are not clear and/or recognizable and incorrect size.
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Audio/Sound
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Music, audio,
sounds used enhance overall project.
No
background noise or distractions (people talking, coughing).
Volume
of voice, music and effects enhances presentation.
Smooth
transitions (no static, dead space).
Well
rehearsed with smooth delivery.
Speech
is clear and understandable and conveys appropriate expression and/or
emotion.
Length
is appropriate to convey intended message.
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Music, audio,
sounds used are mostly appropriate to project.
Little
background noise or distractions (people talking, coughing).
Volume
of voice, music and effects is acceptable with some inconsistencies.
Mostly
smooth transitions with a few areas of static and/or dead space.
Some
areas were unrehearsed with some uneven delivery.
Speech
is mostly clear with some areas that are indistinguishable and mostly
convey appropriate expression and/or emotion.
A
little too long/short to convey intended message.
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Music, audio,
sounds used are distracting and detract from overall project.
A
lot of background noise or distractions (people talking, coughing).
Volume
of voice, music and effects are not acceptable or detract from
presentation.
Transitions
were abrupt and include a lot of static and/or dead space.
Not
rehearsed at all and delivery is poor (hesitant, choppy).
Speech
is unclear and sounds distant and does not convey appropriate
expression and/or emotion.
Extremely
long/short to convey intended message.
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Video/Animations
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Video/animation
is of high quality (only good shots included).
Length
is appropriate to project.
Smooth
transitions from shots/scenes.
The
varieties in transitions enhance overall effect.
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Video/animation
is good quality (some editing done, but not all shots are high quality
or poorly done).
Video/animation
a little too long/short for intended purpose.
Some
transitions are too irregular and/or inappropriate for shot/scene.
A
variety of transitions are used (not all enhance overall effect).
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Video/animation
is poor quality (little evidence of editing).
Video/animation
extremely long/short for intended purpose.
Transitions
are irregular and/or inappropriate for shot/scene.
Transitions
are not used or detracted from entire effect.
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Color
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Use of colors in
background, text, and/or clothing made entire product easy to read/view.
The
color schemes suits the mood of the product.
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Use of colors in
background, text, and/or clothing made most of product easy to
read/view; a few errors in color placement.
Most
colors used suit the mood of the product.
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Use of colors in
background, text, and/or clothing made product very hard to read/view.
The
color scheme detracts from the mood of the product.
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Screen Design
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Layout is
visually appealing and strongly contributes to product.
Clear
balance using proximity, repetition, contrast and/or alignment.
Emphasis
is on content, not graphics or special effects.
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Layout is mostly
visually appealing with some areas that are unclear, sparse or
cluttered.
Most
areas show balance using proximity, repetition, contrast and/or
alignment.
Emphasis
appears to be on content, although some
graphics
or special effects seem to overtake content.
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Layout is
minimal or cluttered, detracting from product.
Little
evidence of balance using proximity, repetition, contrast and/or
alignment.
Most
emphasis on graphics or special effects than on content.
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Originality
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Items included
are presented in a way that conveys the author’s intended
purpose in their own way (did not copy another’s ideas).
Items
included are used to create a unique, fresh and effective project.
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Most items
included are presented in a way that conveys the author’s
intended purpose in their own way (some ideas from other’s
work).
Some
items show a unique idea or concept presentation.
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Items included
are copied from another’s work with few if no modifications
to personalize the material.
No
evidence of new thoughts or ideas. |
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Content
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Introduction and
Conclusion
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Gives
interesting and concise overview of material to be presented.
Gives
a specific purpose for the content.
Catches
audience attention.
Conclusion
clearly summarized content. |
Gives basic
overview of material to be presented.
Gives
a basic purpose for the content.
Somewhat
catches audience attention.
Conclusion
summarizes most of the content.
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Does not include
an introduction or introduction unclear.
No
purpose stated.
Does
not catch audience attention.
Conclusion
vague or no conclusion provided. |
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Supporting
Content
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A rich variety
of supporting information is included that relates to main topic.
Includes
strong, specific facts.
Information
intrigues and questions are asked of audience.
Minimum
of 8 slides used. |
Some supporting
information is included that mostly relates to main topic.
Includes
some opinion (not facts).
Information
is not really intriguing. Few
questions are asked of audience.
Minimum
of 5 slides used |
Little or no
supporting information is included that rarely relates to main topic.
Information
based mainly on opinion.
Information
is not presented in an appealing way (boring).
2
or fewer slides used. |
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Research and
Accuracy
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Accurately
recorded and interpreted all sources of information and graphics.
Includes
three or more acceptable resources.
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Most information
accurately recorded. A
few pieces of information inaccurately interpreted.
Includes
at least two acceptable resources. |
Little or no
information is accurately recorded.
Little
of no information is accurately interpreted.
One
or no acceptable sources used. |
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Relevance
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All information
collected and included into project is relevant.
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Some of
information collected and included into project is relevant.
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Little or none
of information collected and included into project is relevant.
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Mechanics
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Few or no
grammar/spelling, capitalization or punctuation errors in project. Two or less errors present.
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Some
grammar/spelling capitalization or punctuation errors in project. Three to six errors
present. |
Many
grammar/spelling capitalization or punctuation errors in project. Seven or more errors
present. |
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Citations
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All sources of
information/graphics were properly sited/quoted (no errors)
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Most sources of
information/graphics were properly sited/quoted (three or less errors)
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No sources of
information/graphics were sited/quoted or all sources were improperly
sited/quoted (four or more errors) |
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Technical Aspects
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Use of Technology
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Chooses correct
program to create project in
Appropriately
utilizes technology accurately
Used
the computer responsibly.
Did
not need any assistance/reminders to keep working on project.
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Needs minimal
help choosing correct program to create project in
Appropriately
utilizes most aspects of the technology accurately.
Used
the computer responsibly.
Needs
little assistance/reminders to keep working on project.
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Does not choose
the correct program to create project in.
Does
not know how to utilize technology accurately.
Did
not use the computer responsibly.
Needed
multiple reminders to continue activity or chooses not to participate
in project. |
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Completion
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All aspects of
project are completed. |
Most aspects of
project are completed (three or less aspects missing).
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Few aspects of
project are completed (more than four aspects missing).
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Acquisition of
Knowledge
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Subject Knowledge
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Subject
knowledge is evident throughout entire project.
Project
not a just a presentation of information but an exploration of
information which requires higher order thinking skills.
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Subject
knowledge is evident in most areas of project.
Project
is a presentation of information with some exploration of information.
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Knowledge of
subject matter is evident in few areas of project or not evident at all.
Project
is just a presentation of information.
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Collaboration
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Worked with all
team members positively.
Contributed
equally to the final project.
Performed
all duties assigned in group.
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Worked with most
team members positively.
Mostly
assisted group in final project.
Performed
some of the duties assigned in group.
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Did not work
with team members positively.
Did
not assist group in final project, or contributed minimally.
Performed
few or none of the duties assigned in group.
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Totals
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Final Grade on
Project |
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