Rubric for Demonstration

Please note: This rubric is set up mathematically so that if you hand in the complete assignment on time and get a 1 (Meets Standard) on all other items, you will end up with a 1.6 out of 2. This translates into a score of 160/200 or a low B. A low A or above is achieved with an average score on each item of 1.5 or above.

  0 Does Not Meet Standard   1 Meets Standard  2 Goal Your Score
A. Timeliness and Completeness of Submission (60%)
 		The instructor reserves the right to remove points for late or incomplete work. Each .1 point deducted in this criterion is the equivalent of a 3% reduction in grade. 
 		 
 		Work is turned in complete and on time. 
 		 
B. Written Plan: Target Concept and Explanation (6%) Target concept is not noted and/or the explanation of the underlying science is not present. A basic target concept is noted. The explanation of the underlying science is clear. Target concept with connection to NC Standard Course of Study in Science is noted. The explanation of the underlying science is clear and especially thorough. a diagrams and/or photos are used.  
C. Written Plan: Complete Materials List Noted (2%) No materials list is included. A basic materials list is included. A complete materials list is included. Care has gone into making notes about materials and amounts that would help another teacher prepare this demonstration.  
D. Written Plan: Explicit Procedure (4%) No procedure section is included. A basic procedure is included in the lesson plan. A competent person could follow this plan and succeed. The procedure is detailed, with diagrams and/or pictures. The plan would be easy to follow and replicate.  
E. Written Plan: Variety and Level of Questions (6%) No questions are noted. At least six good questions to be asked and answers are noted in the plan. At least three of these question require higher order thinking skills. Ten or more good questions and detailed answers are noted in the plan, and at least five of these require higher order thinking.  
F. Written Plan: Reference Sources (2%) No reference sources are noted in the plan. The plan includes at least one reference source for the demonstration and one reference source for background information. The plan includes at least one reference source for the demonstration and several reference sources for background information. Titles (not just web addresses) are provided for each source. Annotations are provided for each source.  
G. Presentation: Materials Ready (4%) The presenter is not ready to present. The presenter has all his or her materials in place and is ready to present. The presenter seems exceptionally well prepared. The materials are all ready and well organized.  
H. Presentation: Visibility (4%) The presentation is very difficult to see. It is possible to see the demonstration throughout the room. Extra effort is made to make sure that everyone can see the demonstration throughout the presentation.  
I. Presentation: Science Content (4%) The presentation and questions show very poor understanding of the understanding of the underlying science content. The presentation and questions show an good understanding of the underlying science content. The presentation and questions show an excellent understanding of the science content. The presenter is clearly at ease with the ideas he or she is presenting.  
J. Presentation: Delivery (4%) The presenter cannot be heard and/or is clearly uncomfortable being in front of the group. The demonstration has not been practiced and does not work. The presenter seems relatively comfortable in front of the group and can be heard easily. The presentation has been practiced and works well. The presenter is clearly having fun with the interaction. He or she is energetic, engaged and easily understood. The demonstration has been practiced and works well.  
K. Presentation: Questioning Technique (4%) The presenter presents information without asking questions. The presenter asks good questions throughout the demonstration. The presenter asks excellent, well-timed and appropriate questions throughout the demonstration, engaging the students' imagination getting them to think. The Appropriate wait time is given before the presenter asks for input.