Acid/Base Project Rubric

Poor

1

Adequate

2

Exemplary

3

Score

Assignment 1:
Concept Knowledge

Presentation demonstrates very little understanding of concepts, models involved.
Presentation demonstrates understanding of most concepts, models; few misconceptions, omissions Presentation demonstrates thorough understanding; concepts& models are well explained; accurate details given

Assignment 2 (A):

Concept Knowledge

Packet indicates little understanding of concepts and calculations involved. Packet indicates general knowledge of calculations, definitions, examples;at least basic calculations are explained Packet indicates thorough understanding of all calculations, definitions, examples; great detail is given in the problem solving process; true mastery of the calculations exhibited

Assignment 2 (B): Independent Problems and Quiz
(Individual Grade)
<70% of problems correct 71-85% of problems correct >85% of problems correct

Assignment 3
Lab Activity

Did not construct pH scale or very limited pH scale; did not bring materials; did not use indicators correctly Materials brought; generally good pH scale with few inconsistencies Wide variety of materials brought, with all pH values correctly determined; pH scale is clear and accurate, with relationships easily seen

Assignment 4:
Acid Rain Presentation

(Content)
Little useful information presented; report shows little effort or thought Good general background information, indicates some effort in research; basic points covered Shows great effort in research; detailed information; shows much thought and insight; issue explored in great length from various points of view

General Project:
Group Involvement

Did not contribute to group; not present; not involved as team member
Exhibits some group involvement; makes contributions at least some of the time

Extremely active within group through organization, tasks, etc.; works well with other members and involves them

General Project:
Mechanics

Poor grammar, spelling, punctuation etc. in assignments; "sloppy" work and presentations; indicates little concern

Good grammar, punctuation spelling, etc., with a few errors; presentations generally well presented

Great attention to punctuation, spelling, grammar, etc.; presentations and packets communicate information precisely and clearly; all assignments are attractive

General Project: Creativity
Very little creativity or thought indicated in assignments; lack of effort apparent; no effort to use varied media

Shows some creativity; media varies somewhat;

Wide use of media throughout project; varied resources and approaches used in presentation(various video and computer-generated used) ; demonstrates great creativity in presentation

Total

	Poor 1	Adequate 2	Exemplary 3	Score
Assignment 1: Concept Knowledge	Presentation demonstrates very little understanding of concepts, models involved.	Presentation demonstrates understanding of most concepts, models; few misconceptions, omissions	Presentation demonstrates thorough understanding; concepts& models are well explained; accurate details given
Assignment 2 (A): Concept Knowledge	Packet indicates little understanding of concepts and calculations involved.	Packet indicates general knowledge of calculations, definitions, examples;at least basic calculations are explained	Packet indicates thorough understanding of all calculations, definitions, examples; great detail is given in the problem solving process; true mastery of the calculations exhibited
Assignment 2 (B): Independent Problems and Quiz (Individual Grade)	<70% of problems correct	71-85% of problems correct	>85% of problems correct
Assignment 3 Lab Activity	Did not construct pH scale or very limited pH scale; did not bring materials; did not use indicators correctly	Materials brought; generally good pH scale with few inconsistencies	Wide variety of materials brought, with all pH values correctly determined; pH scale is clear and accurate, with relationships easily seen
Assignment 4: Acid Rain Presentation (Content)	Little useful information presented; report shows little effort or thought	Good general background information, indicates some effort in research; basic points covered	Shows great effort in research; detailed information; shows much thought and insight; issue explored in great length from various points of view
General Project: Group Involvement	Did not contribute to group; not present; not involved as team member	Exhibits some group involvement; makes contributions at least some of the time	Extremely active within group through organization, tasks, etc.; works well with other members and involves them
General Project: Mechanics	Poor grammar, spelling, punctuation etc. in assignments; "sloppy" work and presentations; indicates little concern	Good grammar, punctuation spelling, etc., with a few errors; presentations generally well presented	Great attention to punctuation, spelling, grammar, etc.; presentations and packets communicate information precisely and clearly; all assignments are attractive
General Project: Creativity	Very little creativity or thought indicated in assignments; lack of effort apparent; no effort to use varied media	Shows some creativity; media varies somewhat;	Wide use of media throughout project; varied resources and approaches used in presentation(various video and computer-generated used) ; demonstrates great creativity in presentation
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