Frontier High School Evaluation Rubric for Science Models

Science Model Evaluation Rubric assignment # __________

Student Name: Score:

This analytic rubric is used to verify specific tasks performed when building a science model. If the task has been successfully completed, all points are awarded. No points are awarded if the task is not complete.

Category Scoring Criteria Points Student
Evaluation Teacher
Evaluation

Documentation
40 points Model is accompanied by a carefully drawn diagram of the model. The important parts of the model are labeled so the diagram may be used as a "key" to understand the model.
(The model project should begin with a drawing to use as a construction guide. The drawing should include student name and assignment number.) 25

Model is accompanied by a bibliography showing the research references used in planning the model.
(There should always be research references.) 15

Report of
Research
20 points Model clearly represents all assigned curriculum concepts.
(Curriculum concepts are found on the model planning guide.) 10

Model demonstrates the application of current information about the concept.
(The model is scientifically correct.) 10

Model
Construction
40 points Model demonstrates the student's pride in its careful construction. 10

The choice of materials for the model indicates the student's use of their creative imagination. 15

Model is constructed of materials that are appropriate for classroom display.
(Materials must be sturdy and not offensive.) 15

Score Total Points 100

Self-evaluation Students are expected to honestly evaluate their own work. If the difference between the student evaluation and the teacher evaluation is more than 10 points, 5 points will be deducted from the teacher's score when the grade is recorded.

Deadline All "turn-in" assignments are expected to be completed by the assigned deadline. Models will be accepted up to two days after the deadline for 3/4 credit. No credit will be given after this time.

Science Model Evaluation Rubric assignment # __________
Student Name:		Score:
This analytic rubric is used to verify specific tasks performed when building a science model. If the task has been successfully completed, all points are awarded. No points are awarded if the task is not complete.
Category	Scoring Criteria	Points	Student Evaluation	Teacher Evaluation
Documentation 40 points	Model is accompanied by a carefully drawn diagram of the model. The important parts of the model are labeled so the diagram may be used as a "key" to understand the model. (The model project should begin with a drawing to use as a construction guide. The drawing should include student name and assignment number.)	25
Documentation 40 points	Model is accompanied by a bibliography showing the research references used in planning the model. (There should always be research references.)	15
Report of Research 20 points	Model clearly represents all assigned curriculum concepts. (Curriculum concepts are found on the model planning guide.)	10
Report of Research 20 points	Model demonstrates the application of current information about the concept. (The model is scientifically correct.)	10
Model Construction 40 points	Model demonstrates the student's pride in its careful construction.	10
	The choice of materials for the model indicates the student's use of their creative imagination.	15
	Model is constructed of materials that are appropriate for classroom display. (Materials must be sturdy and not offensive.)	15
Score	Total Points	100
Self-evaluation	Students are expected to honestly evaluate their own work. If the difference between the student evaluation and the teacher evaluation is more than 10 points, 5 points will be deducted from the teacher's score when the grade is recorded.
Deadline	All "turn-in" assignments are expected to be completed by the assigned deadline. Models will be accepted up to two days after the deadline for 3/4 credit. No credit will be given after this time.