Internet Use and Research
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Rubric |
Level 0 |
Novice Level 1 |
Accomplished Level 2 |
Exceptional Level 3 |
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Technical Quality
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Failure to use Internet |
Essential features of internet research used from teachers site. |
Advanced features of internet used in addition to teachers site |
Clear command of the technology |
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Site access |
Inappropriate |
Somewhat appropriate |
Appropriate |
Appropriate and reflects credible sources .gov and .edu |
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Content Use |
Inappropriate content |
Ineffective content sites or sites chosen only vaguely relate to subject matter |
Effective content Some sites present vague information |
Highly effective. All sites chosen relate to and enhance the content of the assignment |
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Resources |
No evidence of resource use |
Little evidence of study or resources used. |
Evidence of study and some resources used
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Evidence of extensive study and numerous resources used |
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Connections Communication Reflection |
No connections |
Minimal connections between studies and current conditions |
Most important connections between what was studied and current conditions |
All important connections made between studies and current conditions |
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Participation |
Failure to Participate or Reflect
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Minimal Participation Distracted |
Thoughtful participation Evidence project was worked on outside of class |
Clear Participation at all times Clear evidence project was worked on outside of class Clear evidence of research beyond teacher expectations |
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Emergent Level 0 |
Level 0 F Grade Range Emergent History Student * Assignments missing and no effort to make up the work. * Misses class too often to understand and, or complete the project. * Creates conflict in group activities or gets other group members off task. * Disregard for the education process. Disruptive, or reflects a negative attitude. * Has no appreciation for the influences of history on their life. |
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Limited Level 1 |
Level 1 D Grade Range Limited History Student Knowledge of History inadequate; unable to make inferences or document conclusions; work is consistently poor and incomplete. Assignments missing or late on a regular basis. Penmanship illegible. Reflects little effort in spelling and grammar. Requires one-on-one attention in order to list key events, design and write the story. Needs considerable prompting to participate in the activity, or is found off task often. Has only the most basic appreciation for the influence of history on their life. Maps are gridded incorrectly or incompletely; contours lack detail; coloring seems careless or sloppy; map may not fulfill major requirements; not impressive - appears rushed or careless. |
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Developing Level 2 |
Level 2 C Grade Range Developing History Student Knowledge of History adequate but limited; not yet able to draw inferences from source materials, or express cause and effect relationships. Work meets minimal course requirements, shows little or no elaboration; maybe missing concepts, inconsistent quality of work, often appears rushed or careless. Makes excuses. * Assignments completed and reflect average effort in completion. * Legible penmanship. Spelling and grammar errors common, yet reflects comprehension. * Needs help to list key events, design, speak and write. * Needs prodding to remain focused. * Has a general appreciation for the influence of history on their life. |
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Advanced Level 3 |
Level 3 B Grade Range Advanced History Student Knowledge of History meets grade level expectations; quality of work displays adequate organization and completeness, provides adequate historical depth and accuracy; projects are complete, carefully done and meet all requirements. * Assignments completed on time and reflect above average effort in completion. * Above average penmanship, few spelling and grammar errors on specified assignments. * Lists key events, and reflects above average design in drawing, speaking and writing. * Has a general appreciation for the events in time and uses them to depict an historic event. * Appreciates influences of history on their life but not clearly able to communicate that to others in an organized fashion. |
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Exceptional Level 4 |
Level 4 A Grade Range Exceptional History Student Knowledge of history often above expectation; displays interest and enthusiasm for course content; can support ideas and conclusions with source reference; attempts to relate cause and effect relationships, projects are thoughtful, thorough, carefully crafted and occasionally exceeds teacher expectation. * Assignments completed on time, and each reflects thoughtful completion. * Crafted penmanship, rare spelling and grammar errors on specified assignments. * Assumes a creative approach in designing, drawing, and writing. * Remains on task, and encourages others to participate if working in a group. * Identifies events and depicts historic evidence through speaking, writing and art. * Appreciates the effect history has on their life and can convey that to others. |
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Emergent |
Level 0 Failing Emergent Communication * This individual contributes little if anything. Is absent the day of the presentation without a valid excuse. There is NO "D" for Presentations. It's either acceptable or not. |
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Developing Level 1 |
Level 1 C Grade Range Developing Communication * This individual adds some, but not a lot to the group's effort. The individual wasn't always dependable; reflects a lack of preparation; reads from cue cards; lacks the use of visual and, or audio aids; shows little enthusiasm or interest in the presentation; appearance may not have been considered, makes little eye contact, only occasionally refers to historical time, place, people, or concepts; content reflects little or no originality. |
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Apprentice Level 2 |
Level 2 B Grade range Apprentice * This individual is a positive member of the group; makes consistent contributions to the group's efforts; is prepared, makes eye contact with the audience; shows interest in communicating the topic; refers to some historical concepts, people, places and times; uses cue cards occasionally; integrates visual and, or audio clips to support information; appearance reflects pride in self and subject matter of presentation. |
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Excellence Level 3 |
Level 3 A Grade Range Excellence in Communication * The individual was a leader and a major factor in the group's success; did more than their share; reflected extensive preparation; generated many of the project ideas; made eye contact with audience; speech was professional, energetic, and informative; refers to major historical concepts, individuals; dates, and locations; appearance reflects professionalism; able to integrate multimedia in presentations; provides audio and, or visual support of information and ideas. |
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