Evaluation
You are scored on each of the following sections.
Delegation of Responsibility
Exemplary 3 Each student in the group can clearly explain what information is needed by the group, what information s/he is responsible for locating, and when the information is needed.
Accomplished 2 Each student in the group can clearly explain what information s/he is responsible for locating.
Developing 1 Each student in the group can, with minimal prompting from peers, clearly explain what information s/he is responsible for locating.
Presentation
Exemplary 3 Each student presents at least 1 minute of information related to his/her portion of the project. The Presentation is presented by all members of the group equally.
Accomplished 2 Each student presents for at least one minute during the presentation; however, one or two students have more information to present than the other students.
Developing 1 3 of the 4 students presents for at least one minute during the presentation. The presentation does not show that all group members have researched and provided equal information for the project.
Plan for Organizing Information
Exemplary 3 Students have developed a clear plan for organizing the information as it is gathered and in the final research product. All students can independently explain the planned organization of the research findings.
Accomplished 2 Students have developed a clear plan for organizing the information in the final research product. All students can independently explain this plan.
Developing 1 Students have developed a clear plan for organizing the information as it is gathered. All students can independently explain most of this plan.
Quality of Sources
Exemplary 3 Researchers independently locate at least 2 reliable, interesting information source for EACH of their ideas or questions.
Accomplished 2 Researchers independently locate at least 1 reliable information source for EACH of their ideas or questions.
Developing 1 Researchers, with some adult help, locate at least 1 reliable information source for EACH of their ideas or questions.
Delegation of Responsibility
Exemplary 3 Each student in the group can clearly explain what information is needed by the group, what information s/he is responsible for locating, and when the information is needed.
Accomplished 2 Each student in the group can clearly explain what information s/he is responsible for locating.
Developing 1 Each student in the group can, with minimal prompting from peers, clearly explain what information s/he is responsible for locating.
Presentation
Exemplary 3 Each student presents at least 1 minute of information related to his/her portion of the project. The Presentation is presented by all members of the group equally.
Accomplished 2 Each student presents for at least one minute during the presentation; however, one or two students have more information to present than the other students.
Developing 1 3 of the 4 students presents for at least one minute during the presentation. The presentation does not show that all group members have researched and provided equal information for the project.
Plan for Organizing Information
Exemplary 3 Students have developed a clear plan for organizing the information as it is gathered and in the final research product. All students can independently explain the planned organization of the research findings.
Accomplished 2 Students have developed a clear plan for organizing the information in the final research product. All students can independently explain this plan.
Developing 1 Students have developed a clear plan for organizing the information as it is gathered. All students can independently explain most of this plan.
Quality of Sources
Exemplary 3 Researchers independently locate at least 2 reliable, interesting information source for EACH of their ideas or questions.
Accomplished 2 Researchers independently locate at least 1 reliable information source for EACH of their ideas or questions.
Developing 1 Researchers, with some adult help, locate at least 1 reliable information source for EACH of their ideas or questions.