State of New Jersey Department of Education

Rubrics
Contents
Scoring the Rubric


What is the total possible score for the rubric?
** There are 11 rows, with 4 as the highest score. 11 x 4 = 44. (See the scores below.)
** This student scored 32/44, or 73%.
What else does the rubric show?
** The student demonstrated a knowledge of earth systems relevant to the "problem" studied.
** The student shows an ability to create a persuasive argument.
** The student has problems putting references in the required format.


The Earth System
1
Neither problem nor systems are sufficiently defined
2
Minimal information - not quite enough information
3
Very clear - easy to follow
4
Adds additional clarifying connections
Diagram indicating interconnection of the identified "problem" with one or more systems in the environment.    
 
4
Poster diagram indicates feedback cycle (impact on the "normal" systems) .    
3
 

Poster Design
1
Really difficult to see what's going on
2
Can follow idea, with effort
3
Is a good basic poster

4
Very clear - easy to follow

Poster message      
4
Design    
3
 
Color    
3
 

Handout
1
Not clear, Not complete
2
Several mistakes in format and spelling
3
Some requirements correct, but are some errors
4
Correctly implemented
Reference format  
2
   
References relate to topic.  
2
   
References with related summary of data.
1
     

Speech
1
Unclear and disorganized
2
Not persuasive
3
Data and systems not well related to argument
4
Persuasive, based on data and systems information
Persuasive      
4
Relate solution in the larger context of ecosystems.      
4
References to data for impact on human activities.  
2
   
TOTAL in each column
1
6
9
16