Inquiry Project Assessment

Topic
Ideas





 

 Planning
Guide		 Assessment
Guide		 Resources 
& Links		 Family
Night		 Japan Journey
Web Pages

 

 

PROJECT 
How can I  ...
1. Show a deep understanding of my topic?
2. Design a creative exhibition that showcases my learning?

Name _______________________           Topic ___________________________
 
  Insightful Strong  Needs work

Essential Questions
40

 Student shows an insightful, deep understanding of essential questions based on research. Student shows a strong understanding of 3  (partners = 6 questions) essential questions based on research.
Length =1 typed 14 font page per question
 		 Student shows some understanding of essential questions based on research.

Content
30

 Artifacts, images, models, works cited, demonstrations, and/or other props are highly relevant and educational. Artifacts, images, models, works cited, demonstrations, and/or other props are relevant and educational Artifacts,  images, models, works cited, demonstrations, and/or other props are somewhat relevant and educational

Quality of Work
20

 Meticulous attention to neatness of display and conventions of writing Strong attention to neatness of display and conventions of writing. All text is titled and graphics are labeled.
 		 Could focus more attention on neatness of display and conventions of writing

Creativity
10

 Ideas show  sophisticated elements of creativity (originality, design, elaboration, etc.) Ideas show effective elements of creativity (originality, design, elaboration, etc.) Ideas show some elements of creativity (originality, design, elaboration, etc.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRESENTATION 
How can I present my information in a clear, concise, and interesting way?

Name _______________________           Topic ___________________________
 
  Insightful Strong Needs Work
Content
40		 Superior explanation using rich details.


Expert  knowledge of the topic.

Superb organization of the speech with a catchy  lead and closing.		 Effective explanation using specific details.

Strong knowledge of the topic.

Clear organization of the speech with a good lead and closing.
 		 Explanation needs more details


Some  knowledge of the topic.

Organization of the speech needs more attention.
Engagement
with Audience
30		 Presenter speaks clearly.


Presenter shows passion  for the topic.
Speech is memorable.

Presenter speaks clearly.

Presenter shows enthusiasm for the topic.

Speech is lively and  interactive.
 

 Presenter does not always speak  clearly.

Presenter could show more interest in his/her own  topic.
Speech  needs more rehearsal.
 
Length
20		 Length is perfect
 		 Length is appropriate
(3-5 minutes)

 		 Length is a bit too short or too long
Fielding Responses
10		 Expertly answers questions. Appropriately answers questions Fair attempts to answer questions