Components

Content

3
Work represents a
clear understanding
of the information
presented. It is an
excellent
representation of the
knowledge gained.

2
Work represents a
somewhat clear
understanding of the
information presented.
It is a fair representation
of the knowledge
gained.

1
The student clearly did not
understand the
information. The work is
not representative of the
knowledge gained.

Originality/
Creativity

The student explored

several choices,
generating many
ideas, unusual
combinations or
changes on several
ideas.
Project is complete
and shows effort far
beyond that which
was required.
Colorful and very
interesting to look at.
Worked
independently.
Followed directions
and classroom rules.
Participated in class
discussions.

Tried a few ideas but

based his/her work on
someone elses idea.

Fulfilled the assignment,

but gave no evidence of
trying anything unusual.
Shows no evidence of
original thought.

Worked on the project

but could have
improved with more
effort.

Chose only easy projects

and did the work
indifferently. Completed
with minimum effort or not
finished.

Worked independently
most of the time
Required assistance.
Some involvement in
class discussions.
Needed a few
reminders on following
classroom rules.

Made little progress

toward goals. Very little
accomplished during the
period.
Difficulty listening and
following directions.
Disrespects others and
disruptive in classroom.

Neatness

Output is neat, clear

and identifiable,

Needed a few
reminders on keeping
work neat and clear.

Output is messy and

drawn without much
thought.

Components
Content

3
Work represents a
clear understanding
of the information
presented. It is an
excellent
representation of the
knowledge gained.

2
Work represents a
somewhat clear
understanding of the
information presented.
It is a fair representation
of the knowledge
gained.

1
The student clearly did not
understand the
information. The work is
not representative of the
knowledge gained.

Originality/
Creativity

The student explored

several choices,
generating many
ideas, unusual
combinations or
changes on several
ideas.
Project is complete
and shows effort far
beyond that which
was required.
Colorful and very
interesting to look at.
Worked
independently.
Followed directions
and classroom rules.
Participated in class
discussions.

Tried a few ideas but

based his/her work on
someone elses idea.

Fulfilled the assignment,

but gave no evidence of
trying anything unusual.
Shows no evidence of
original thought.

Worked on the project

but could have
improved with more
effort.

Chose only easy projects

and did the work
indifferently. Completed
with minimum effort or not
finished.

Worked independently
most of the time
Required assistance.
Some involvement in
class discussions.
Needed a few
reminders on following
classroom rules.

Made little progress

toward goals. Very little
accomplished during the
period.
Difficulty listening and
following directions.
Disrespects others and
disruptive in classroom.

Output is neat, clear

and identifiable,

Needed a few
reminders on keeping
work neat and clear.

Output is messy and

drawn without much
thought.

Effort

Performance

Effort

Performance

Neatness

Score

Score