Rubric

	Novice 1	Intermediate 2	Expert 3	Score
Topic/Content	Recognizes a scatter plot and best-fit lines	Sometimes realizes application of a scatter plot and can usually determine the relationship of data Can usually make predictions of data from best-fit line	Knows practical application of a scatter plot and can always determine the relationship of data Can make accurate predictions about data from best-fit line
Technical Requirements	Can complete 2 out of 5 activities	Can complete 3 out of 5 activities	Can complete 5 out of 5 activities
Mechanics	Has difficulty deciding the x and y axis of the scatter plot and locating a best-fit line Has difficulty writing the equation of the line	Usually draws an accurate scatter plot (correct x and y axis) and a best-fit line neatly can sometimes write the equation of the line	Always draws an accurate scatter plot (correct x and y axis) and a best-fit line neatly can always write the equation of the line