Friesen’s General Science Assignment Rubric

Outstanding

EE

Accomplished

FME

Satisfactory

MME

Weak

NYME

Knowledge

&

Under

Standing

Of

Key

Concepts

The student has clearly grasped the main aspects  and key ideas of the concept. The answers are well developed and explanatory, going beyond the  textbook definition with  examples

The student has grasped the main idea of the concept. The answer supplies the important information but lacks an informative example.

The student makes connections but has missed the crucial aspect of the concept.

The student has fundamentally missed the most important aspects of the concept. The student does not provide enough evidence to prove their general understanding of this concept.

Clarity

of

Expression

The key information supporting the concept or theory is discussed in detail and is carefully organized. Diagrams or illustrations may be required.

The most important piece of supporting evidence for the concept has been clearly explained. Diagrams or illustrations may be required.

The key ideas are vaguely understood and the written work lacks clarity and or organization.

The key ideas are poorly understood and or the clarity of the information presented is lacking cohesion.

Insight

into

the

Assignment

The student reflects on everyday issues surrounding the concept and brings them forth in a relevant manner with supportive examples.

The student makes new or discussed connections to the material with minimally supportive examples.

The student makes connections that were discussed in class but the answer seems disconnected from a full understanding of the concept.

There is little evidence that the student has any insightful connection to the material.

Scientific

Accuracy

and

Vocabulary

Knowledge

The student uses appropriate scientific language (spelling) and reports data with 100% accuracy.

The student attempts to use new vocabulary with acceptable spelling and general understanding. Reports data with acceptable rate of accuracy relevant to the assignment.

Minimal use of scientific vocabulary.

Poor spelling.

Minimal accuracy with recordable data.

Scientific language is lacking.

Data is lacking.