Evaluation

Students will receive a group grade on the HyperStudio activity, the Expert Team presentation , and the Expert Team's efforts to work successfully on the computer.

Students will receive individual grades on their participation and cooperation in Expert Team work, and their participation in the class discussion on garden design.

The rubric below provides specific grading guidelines.  The entire WebQuest is worth 100 points.  Final grade for the WebQuest will be determined on a 10 point scale.

Beginning

1

Developing

2

Accomplished

3

Exemplary

4

Score

 

Expert Team Presentation

 

Information not organized.  No evident comprehension.  Presentation materials are sloppy or incomplete.  The majority of Team members do not have a part in the oral presentation.
(0-5 points) 

 

Information is organized.  Shows moderate level of comprehension.  Presentation materials are clear and complete.  Most Team members have a part in the oral presentation.
(6-10 points)

 

Information is well organized. Shows good level of comprehension. Presentation materials are colorful, clear, well-thought-out, and easily understood.  All Team members have a part in the oral presentation. (11-15 points)

 

 

Information is execllent. Demonstrates mastery of comprehension.  Presentation materials are exceptionally clear, creative, and understandable. All team members are equally involved in oral presentation. (16-20 points)



Expert Team Computer Efforts

Group unwilling to navigate WebQuest without assistance.  Unable to perform basic computer operations (opening files, point and click, print) without assistance.
(0-3 points)
.

Group attempts to independently navigate WebQuest.  Can perform basic computer operations without assistance.
(4-7 points)

Group largely succeeds at navigating WebQuest independently.  Demonstrates some proficiency in basic computer operations.
(8-11 points)

Group completely succeeds at navigating WebQuest independently.  Clearly demonstrates proficiency in basic computer operations.
(12-15 points)


 

Individual Participation and Cooperation in Expert Team work

Student unwilling to participate.  Does not speak up or visibly express interest or effort.  Student does not take turns, listen to others, or share.
(0-11 points)

Student usually participates voluntarily.  Expresses effort and interest.  Student tries to take turns, listen to others, and share.
(12-23 points)

Student almost always participates voluntarily.  Expresses valid interest and effort.  Occasionally initiates turn taking, encourages politeness, and sharing.
(24-34 points)

Student consistently participates voluntarily.  Expresses obvious and honest interest and effort.  Often initiates turn taking, encourages politeness, and sharing. (35-48 points)


 

Expert Team Hyperstudio Activity

Zero to two questions answered correctly. (0-2 points)

Three or four questions answered correctly. (3-4 points)

Five or six questions answered correctly.
(5-6 points)

All questions answered correctly.
(7 points)


 

Individual Participation in Class Garden Design Process

Student does not contribute to class design process even when called upon.  Does not demonstrate knowledge retention from Expert Team activity.
(0-2 points)

Student participates when called upon and also voluntarily.  Demonstrates moderate comprehension and retention of Expert Team lesson.  Usually expresses answers clearly. (3-5 points)

Student voluntarily participates frequently.  Demonstrates clear understanding and retention of Expert Team lessons.  Expresses thoughts and ideas clearly.
(6-8 points)

Student voluntarily participates frequently.  Demonstrates excellent understanding and retention of Expert Team lessons.  Expresses thoughts and ideas very clearly.
(9-10 points)