Score(Award 0 if the incorrect response is provided) Exceeds Normal Expectation 3 (The right response is provided along with strong sources and supporting data. The solution is based on statistical data analysis, reports, previous scientists' research, and other academic papers. highlights the data and statistics that support their response. The writing is properly formatted, sources are used, and grammar is correct.)
2 (The right response is provided along with justifications and supporting details.) Additionally, the information's source is emphasized. complies with the guidelines for submitting responses. The job complies with all necessary requirements.)
Under Normal Expectations 1 (Provides the right response. The answer is based on personal assumptions and understanding. The paper has no citations and references, might or might not be submitted in the correct format and is below average.)
Marks Awarded
Name and Date
Full name, and date are neatly written
Full name, and date written
No name or date written. Or only the name is written without the date or vice versa.
Question 1
Gives Uranus as the answer with enough evidence and explanation and reasons why it is the coldest. Correct page citation of the source of the evidence is highlighted.
Gives Uranus as the answer with little evidence and reasons why the planet is the coldest. The evidence presented are not convincing because they do not give the exact sources and page numbers
Gives a Uranus as the answer without clear research. Gives the answer based on personal understanding and assumptions without any evidence and citations
Question 2
Answers Jupiter with compelling reasons and the exact academic source of the information. Well cited. Compares the diameters of the different planets and selects out Jupiter with the highest diameter
Gives Jupiter as the answer with little reasons why it is the answer. Uses a mixture of academic and non-academic sources.
Gives Jupiter as the answer without any compelling reasons and evidence
Question 3
Highlights that Venus was one stated to have the highest number of volcanoes. States the approximate number of volcanoes that the planet has and cites the evidence. Can also highlight if these volcanoes are still active or not.
Mentions Venus and mentions a few reasons why the planet has the highest volcanoes. Leaves out sources from which they obtained the information
Gives Venus as the answer without any reasons and sources of their answers. Gives the answer as one word.
Question 4
Gives Mercury as the answer with the major convincing reasons and sources. Gives a comparison of the distance of some of the closest to the sun and points out Mercury as the closest by giving the planet’s exact distance that makes it closest to the sun.
Gives Mercury as the answer and sources of the information. Highlights a few reasons why it is the closest to the sun.
Gives Mercury as the answer but highlights none of the reasons or evidence why it is the nearest to the sun.
Question 5
Mentions Earth as the sun with proven reasons based on research and scholarly evidence. Mentions some of the conditions that earth has that makes it ideal for humans. Citation are correctly made
Mentions Earth with reasons, evidence and citations
Mentions Earth without the source if the information and citations nor reasons.
Question 6
The planets are correctly and unmistakably labeled. Each name fits appropriately in the given boxes and has zero spelling mistakes
The planets are correctly labeled. The names are clear and fit the boxes. Might Have a few spelling mistakes
The planets are not correctly labeled. Some planets have names that do not belong to them. The names do not fit the given boxes and the work in not neat.
The Evaluation Criteria
Score
Criteria
Grade
Comment
3
Exceeds the normal expectations
A
Excellent
2
Meets the normal expectations
B
Good
1
Below the normal expectations
C
Fair
0
Incorrect work
D
Poor
Bibliography
Brookhart, Susan M. How to Create and Use Rubrics for Formative Assessment and Grading. ASCD, 2013
