Wood Technology & Processes

Evaluation

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3

2

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Content

Shows a full understanding of the topic. Facts are accurately presented. Research is cited.

Shows a good understanding of the topic. Most facts seem accurate. Research is cited.

Shows a good understanding of parts of the topic. Some facts seem accurate; others are opinion. Research may or may not be cited.

Does not seem to understand the topic very well. No facts offered; only opinions presented.

Ability to Answer Questions

Student is able to accurately answer almost all questions posed by judges about the topic.

Student is able to accurately answer most questions posed by judges about the topic.

Student is able to accurately answer a few questions posed by judges about the topic.

Student is unable to accurately answer questions posed by judges about the topic.

Presentation Skill

Student is completely prepared and has obviously rehearsed.

Student seems quite well prepared but might have needed a couple more rehearsals.

The student is somewhat prepared, but it is clear that there was no rehearsal.

Student does not seem at all prepared to present.

Focus

Stays on topic all of the time.

Stays on topic most of the time.

Stays on topic some of the time.

It was hard to tell what the topic was. Student rambled and went off subject.

Foundation

Up-and-Coming

Achieving

Outstanding

Enter Criteria to Be Evaluated

Student work appears to be at the basic level of performance.

Student work shows some progress towards mastery.

Student work appears to achieve the objective or meet the criteria successfully.

Student work goes above-and-beyond meeting the criteria of the project.

Enter Criteria to Be Evaluated

Student work appears to be at the basic level of performance.

Student work shows some progress towards mastery.

Student work appears to achieve the objective or meet the criteria successfully.

Student work goes above-and-beyond meeting the criteria of the project.

Enter Criteria to Be Evaluated

Student work appears to be at the basic level of performance.

Student work shows some progress towards mastery.

Student work appears to achieve the objective or meet the criteria successfully.

Student work goes above-and-beyond meeting the criteria of the project.

Enter Criteria to Be Evaluated

Student work appears to be at the basic level of performance.

Student work shows some progress towards mastery.

Student work appears to achieve the objective or meet the criteria successfully.

Student work goes above-and-beyond meeting the criteria of the project.

Evaluation Rubric

Academic Skills

1. Online and library research

1. 10 points

2. Reading for information

2. 10 points

3. Note-taking

3.   5 points

4. Essay structure and outline

4. 10 points

5. Grammar, spelling, and transitional and topic sentences

5. 10 points

Legal Skills

6. Research of specific topic

6. 15 points

7. Analysis of the essential information

7. 15 points

8. Presentation of new ideas (synthesis of information)

8. 20 points

9. Use of technology

9.   5 points

Total 100 Points

Evaluation

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6

4

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Explain Your Reasoning

The answer is well developed and you have more than enough information explaining your reasoning.

The answer is fairly well developed and you have enough information explaining your reasoning.

The answer has little development and a minimum amount of information. The information does not clearly explain your reasoning.

You tried to write a response. You wrote very little and what you wrote is confusing or inaccurate and did not explain your reasoning.

Use of Charts, Graphs and Diagrams

Your answer included more than one appropriate chart, graph or diagram to emphasize particular points.

Your answer included one chart, graph or diagram that relates to the topic.

Your answer included minimal charts, graphs or diagrams that don’t really relate to the topic.

Your answer did not include any charts, graphs, or diagrams.

Relate the Solution to Other Situations

Your answer related to more than one additional situation in a clear and appropriate manner.

Your answer related to one other situation in a clear and appropriate manner.

Your answer related somewhat to other situations. Your answer should be clearer.

Your answer did not relate to another situation.

Investigation Beyond the Requirements of the Problem

Your answer showed probing and research above and beyond the requirements of the problem. This investigation led you to critically examine the situation to find new and different solutions.

Your answer showed research beyond the requirements of the problem.

Your answer showed an attempt to look beyond the requirements of the problem.

You did no investigation beyond the requirements of the problem.

Evaluation

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3

4

Expression of Topic

Student does not seem to understand the topic very well. Presents the topic in an unorganized fashion.

Student shows an understanding of the important information, but there is no clear presentation of it.

Student very clearly communicates the topic in a well-organized manner.

Student shows a very well-defined, clearly articulated topic displayed in a way the audience totally understands.

Effective Use of Color, Graphics, Pictures, and Design

Very unclear. Little color used. Very little, if any, graphics, pictures or designs used to capture the essence of the topic.

Color, graphics, and pictures are used but do not support the topic.

Colors, graphics, and pictures are used and support the topic. The design is effective and interesting.

Colors, graphics, and pictures captivate the audience!

Evidence of Research

No research is evident.

Evidence of some research is apparent.

The poster or display shows clear evidence of research to support the topic.

Poster reveals a substantial amount of research was done in order to create the poster or display.

Creativity

Very little creativity seen. Limited originality. The audience is bored.

Poster or display may show a hint of creativity or originality.

Creative, original, and connected to the topic at hand. The audience is impressed.

The visual is exciting, captivating, very appealing. There is ample evidence of creativity and originality. The audience is fascinated!