Assessment

Ancient Civilizations - Assessment Page

Collection or Display: Mini-Exhibit

Teacher name: Mrs. McGowan

Student Name ___________________

CATEGORY	4 points	3 points	2 points	1 points
Display	The display is attractive and well-organized. The items are neatly and securely attached to the display.	The display is attractive and well-organized. The items are neatly and securely attached to the display.	The display is somewhat organized. The items are securely attached to the display.	The display is not organized OR the items are not securely attached to the display.
Number of items	The display has 5 or more different, but related, items in good condition.	The display has 4 different, but related items. At least 3 of these items are in good condition.	The display has at least 3 different, but related, items. At least 2 of these items are in good condition.	The display has less than 3 items OR the items are all the same OR are in poor condition.
Labels	Each item has a small, neat label describing the item, collector's first and last name, where the item was collected, and the date collected.	Each item has a label describing the item, collector's first and last name, where the item was collected, and the date collected.	Each item has a label, but some lack some required information.	One or more items is not labeled.
Classification	The student has used historical information to try to classify and organize the items. Great effort was put into the classification.	The student has put quite a bit of effort into trying to classify and organize the items. Classification/organization seems logical and based on characteristics of the items.	The student has tried to classify and organize the items, but the method of doing so seems flawed.	The student did not make an effort to classify and organize the items.
Participation	Student showed great enthusiasm and focused on the task. Was helpful to others, if asked.	Student showed some enthusiasm and focused on the task. Was helpful to others, if asked.	Student did work, but lost focus or became frustrated. Did not distract others.	Student often lost focus or became frustrated and distracted others.
Presentation	Student gave valuable information with clarity and enthusiasm. Vocabulary was strong. Organization was present.	Student was generally organized and most information was important and clear. Some enthusiasm was shown.	Student gave presentation. Little organization was evident. Some information was unclear.	Student gave presentation with low enthusiasm. Information was not reflective of the assignment.

Research Report: Ancient Civilization

Teacher name: Mrs. McGowan

Student Name ___________________

CATEGORY	4 points	3 points	2 points	1points
Internet Use	Successfully uses suggested internet links to find information and navigates within these sites easily without assistance.	Usually able to use suggested internet links to find information and navigates within these sites easily without assistance.	Occasionally able to use suggested internet links to find information and navigates within these sites easily without assistance.	Needs assistance or supervision to use suggested internet links and/or to navigate within these sites.
Amount of Information	All topics are addressed and all questions answered with at least 2 sentences about each.	All topics are addressed and most questions answered with at least 2 sentences about each.	All topics are addressed, and most questions answered with 1 sentence about each.	One or more topics were not addressed.
Quality of Information	Information clearly relates to the main topic. It includes several supporting details and/or examples.	Information clearly relates to the main topic. It provides 1-2 supporting details and/or examples.	Information clearly relates to the main topic. No details and/or examples are given.	Information has little or nothing to do with the main topic.
Organization	Information is very organized with well-constructed paragraphs and subheadings.	Information is organized with well-constructed paragraphs.	Information is organized, but paragraphs are not well-constructed.	The information appears to be disorganized. 8)
Notes	Notes are recorded and organized in an extremely neat and orderly fashion.	Notes are recorded legibly and are somewhat organized.	Notes are recorded.	Notes are recorded only with peer/teacher assistance and reminders

Peer and Self-Evaluation: Ancient Civilizations

Group Work

Teacher name: Mrs. McGowan

Student Name ___________________

CATEGORY	4 points	3 points	2 points	1 points
Display	The display is attractive and well-organized. The items are neatly and securely attached to the display.	The display is attractive and well-organized. The items are neatly and securely attached to the display.	The display is somewhat organized. The items are securely attached to the display.	The display is not organized OR the items are not securely attached to the display.
Number of items	The display has 5 or more different, but related, items in good condition.	The display has 4 different, but related items. At least 3 of these items are in good condition.	The display has at least 3 different, but related, items. At least 2 of these items are in good condition.	The display has less than 3 items OR the items are all the same OR are in poor condition.
Labels	Each item has a small, neat label describing the item, collector's first and last name, where the item was collected, and the date collected.	Each item has a label describing the item, collector's first and last name, where the item was collected, and the date collected.	Each item has a label, but some lack some required information.	One or more items is not labeled.
Classification	The group has used historical information to try to classify and organize the items. Great effort was put into the classification.	The group has put quite a bit of effort into trying to classify and organize the items. Classification/organization seems logical and based on characteristics of the items.	The group has tried to classify and organize the items, but the method of doing so seems flawed.	The group did not make an effort to classify and organize the items.
Participation	Students showed great enthusiasm and focused on the task. Was helpful to others, if asked.	Students showed some enthusiasm and focused on the task. Was helpful to others, if asked.	Students did work, but lost focus or became frustrated. Did not distract others.	Students often lost focus or became frustrated and distracted others.
Presentation	Students gave valuable information with clarity and enthusiasm. Vocabulary was strong. Organization was present.	Students was generally organized and most information was important and clear. Some enthusiasm was shown.	Students gave presentation. Little organization was evident. Some information was unclear.	Students gave presentation with low enthusiasm. Information was not reflective of the assignment.

Venn Diagram Rubric: Ancient Civilizations

Comparisons ________________________________________

Author's name ________________________________________

	Beginning 1	Developing 2	Accomplished 3	Exemplary 4	Score
Focused Topic	The article's information rambles and does not pinpoint one particular aspect for comparison	Briefly mentions a topic for comparison, but gives few details	Describes the topic for comparing the two civilizations and gives several examples for each	Article clearly defines topic for comparison and goes on to give specific details
Gives information that is unique to each role and civilization	Never mentions any unique information	Gives very little unique information	Gives some information that is unique to each city	Gives a great deal of interesting and unique information
Gives information about how the two civilizations are similar	Does not compare the similarities of the two civilizations.	Only points out one or two ways that the civilizations are similar	Points out several ways that the two civilizations are similar	Shows many ways that the two civilizations are similar
Well organized	Lacks topic sentences and has no logical sequence	Article has only one topic sentence and its sequence is confusing	Article includes some topic sentences and is somewhat sequential	Every section begins with a clearly stated topic sentence and the sections follow a logical sequence
Clear and Understandable	Very difficult to follow	Mostly difficult to follow and understand	Mostly easy to understand	Easy to read and follow the information
Correct grammar and spelling	Very frequent grammar and/or spelling errors	A few grammar and/or spelling errors	Only one or two errors in spelling/grammar	All grammar and spelling are correct
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