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Evaluation Rubric - Handheld Computers Implementation

This rubric may be used for self-assessment and peer feedback. The project grade will be based upon the following evaluation scale:

Solo Projects

A - Exemplary:

71 - 31 points (Before Implementation of Lesson)
79 - 57 points (After Implementation)

B - Proficient:

52 - 34 points (Before Implementation of Lesson)
56 - 38 points (After Implementation)

Partially Proficient or Incomplete - Need to be resubmitted: less than 27 points

ACTIVITY

Exemplary

Proficient

Partially Proficient

Incomplete

POINTS

Goal(s) and Objective(s)

* 6 Points

Student behavior, criteria, and conditions are clearly and concisely written.

*4 Points

Student behavior, criteria, and conditions are slightly ambiguous and/or too "wordy."

* 2 Points

Student behavior, criteria and conditions are available but are vague and unclear.

* 0 Points

Student behavior, criteria and conditions are not included.

 

Curriculum and
Technology

Standards

* 6 Points

The project supports core curriculum content appropriate to the targeted student group, is well integrated with a course of study, and provides detailed references to national, state or district curriculum standards or school improvement plan and includes appropriate NETS standards.

*4 Points

The project supports core curriculum with clear references to a course of study and curriculum standards. The standards provide focus for the activities and research project.

*2 Points

The project provides some connection to core curriculum with a brief reference to curriculum standards. The connection of the standards to the lesson is not clear.

*0 Points

The project provides no reference to core curriculum or to district, state and/or national curriculum standards and benchmarks.

 

Technology
Application and
Integration

* 8 Points

The use of technology supports the instructional objectives in a meaningful way.

 

* 6 Points

The use of technology supports the instructional objectives

* 4 Points

The use of technology somewhat supports the instructional objectives, and "gets in the way" somewhat, e.g., when students need to "learn" to use the software as a separate endeavor or the technology is not the most effective strategy for meeting the learning objectives.

* 0 Points

The use of technology does not support the instructional objectives and tends to be the primary focus of the lesson or use of technology is by the teacher to deliver information or to provide demonstrations. Only a few students use the technology for a limited period.

 

Introduction of Technology

* 3 Points

Students are introduced to the technology features necessary to accomplish the lesson.

* 2 Points

Students are briefly introduced to the features of the technology.

* 1 Point

Students have limited introduction to the technology.

* 0 Points

Students have no introductory experience with the technology.

 

Introduction and Guiding Questions

* 3 Points

The introductory activity and guiding questions introduces the overall purpose of the project. The introduction relates to the learner's interests or goals and provides motivating questions or a challenging problem that grasps students' attention.

* 2 Points

The introductory activity and guiding questions are clear and coherent and relates to the learners' interests.

* 1 Point

The introductory activity and guiding questions shows some structure but does not create a strong sense of what is to follow. May be overly detailed or incomplete and is somewhat appealing to students.

* 0 Points

The introductory activity and guiding questions does not orient the reader to what will follow. The sequencing is unclear and does not appear interesting or relevant to the learner.

 

Cross-Curricular
and Real-Life
Learning
Connections

 

*3 Points

The project incorporates many important skills needed across the curriculum and in real-life situations.

 

* 2 Points

The project incorporates a few skills needed across the curriculum and in real-life situations.

 

*1 Point

The project mentions cross-curricular and real-life skills, but their application is limited.

 

*0 Points

No cross-curricular or real-life skills are mentioned in this project.

 

 

Utilization Of Meaningful Resources

* 8 Points

The project utilizes meaningful resources that are well organized and age appropriate for the project.

* 6 Points

The project utilizes limited resources that are organized and age appropriate for the project.

* 4 Points

Sometimes the project uses resources that are logical, but in other places the resources are disjointed and do not appear appropriate or do not show relationship to goals of project.

* 0 Points

The project utilizes too many unrelated resources or not enough resources to meet the goal of the project. The resources selected are mundane, or there is no sense of why they were selected.

 

 Learning Activities or Tasks

* 8 Points

The project includes a culminating activity for students to research, analyze, synthesize and create responses that demonstrate proficiency and student achievement. The final product may be an oral communication presentation, multimedia presentation or publishing activity.

* 6 Points

The project includes a culminating activity for students to present and/or publish a summary of findings.

* 4 Points

The project includes a culminating activity that includes a simple written report and does not require a creative product.

* 0 Points

The project includes a culminating activity; however, students do not formally summarize findings in a document or presentation and do not utilize technology during this activity.

 

Student Directions

* 6 Points

Student directions are easy to understand and comments clarify how to explore an activity in progressively more detail and are organized in a step-by-step sequence.

* 4 Points

Student directions are organized and flow from one section to another making information accessible in a logical sequence.

* 2 Points

Student directions are sometimes clear and logical, but in other places directions do not provide a clear sense of purpose, are not easy to understand, and do not clearly relate to one another.

* 0 Points

Student directions are confusing and lacking in overall structure.

 

Modifications for Learning Styles and Needs.

* 4 Points

Activities are designed to incorporate the needs of multiple learning styles

Includes extensive modifications for special needs, ESL, and gifted students.

 

* 3 Points

Activities are designed to address multiple learning styles.

Includes appropriate modifications for special needs, ESL, and gifted students.

* 2 Points

Activities minimally address multiple learning styles.

Includes modifications for special needs, ESL, and gifted students but modifications are not appropriate.

 

* 0 Points

Activities do not address multiple learning styles.

No modifications for differentiated instructions are included.

 

 

Student

Collaboration

* 4 Points

Students are required to work in teams or partners to complete the project.

* 3 Points

Students work together for most of the project.

* 2 Points

Students work in teams for a small part of the project.

* 0 Points

Students do not work as teams or partners in this project.

Collaboration

Assessment

* 6 Points

The project includes an evaluation rubric (4-6 point scale) that is readily understood with clearly stated criteria and is highly motivating for students.

* 4 Points

The project includes an evaluation rubric (3 point scale) with clearly written, age-appropriate criteria.

* 2 Points

The project includes an evaluation rubric with some clearly written, age-appropriate criteria for success.

* 0 Points

The project includes an evaluation rubric with criteria that will be confusing to students and/or does not list age-appropriate descriptions.

 

Teaching Strategies

* 3 Points

Teaching strategies are clear and support the goals of the project and the learning styles of the students.

* 2 Points

Teaching strategies are present with limited support of the project goals and student learning styles.

* 1 Point

Teaching strategies are limited and not specific.

* 0 Points

No teaching strategies are included.

 

Technology and Classroom Management

* 3 Points

Technology and classroom management plan is organized, detailed and supports the goals of the project and the learning styles of the students.

* 2 Points

Technology and classroom management plan is present and supports the goals of the project and the learning styles of the students.

* 1 Point

Technology and classroom management plan is vague and unclear.

* 0 Point

 

Technology and classroom management plan is not present.

 

Total Points Before Lesson Implementation

/71

Lesson Evaluation and Teacher Reflection

* 8 Points

A written teacher reflection evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of the lesson in detail and indicates changes for the next time the lesson plan is used.

* 6 Points

A written teacher reflection evaluates the lesson and lists a few changes for next time lesson plan is used.

* 4 Points

A written teacher reflection includes limited evaluation comments and no suggestions for improving the lesson for future use.

* 0 Points
No written teacher reflection is included.

 

Total Points After Lesson Implementation

/79

 

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