| Science Line Graph Evaluation Rubric - "Paper" assignment # __________ | ||||
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| This analytic rubric is used to verify specific tasks performed when constructing a line graph. If the task has been completed, all points are awarded. No points are awarded if the task is not complete. | ||||
| Category | Scoring Criteria | Points | Student Evaluation |
Teacher Evaluation |
Remember that to qualify as "neat", there can be no visible corrections! |
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| Variables 40 points |
The independent variable is drawn on the X axis. | 20 | |
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| The dependent variable is drawn on the Y axis. | 20 | |
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| Layout 25 points |
The scale is such that the graph covers most of the page. | 20 | |
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| Rectangular graph paper is turned so that the variable with the widest range is drawn along the widest side of the paper. | 5 | |
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| Axis Identification 10 points |
Grid lines on each axis are clearly and neatly numbered. | 5 | |
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| Each axis is clearly and neatly labeled, including the units in which each variable is measured. | 5 | |
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| Graph Data 15 points |
Each data point is indicated by an obvious, but not overly large dot. | 5 | |
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| The value of the data for the dependent variable is neatly written by
each data point. (These numbers must be done without cluttering the graph.) |
5 | |
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| The line plotted for the graph is neatly done and appropriate. (Most graphs should be drawn as "best-fit" lines or curves.) |
5 | |
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| Title & Key 10 points |
A descriptive title is neatly printed in the largest area inside the
graph area. (Graph titles are not printed in the margin of the paper.) If more than one line
is drawn on a single graph, a "key" is provided near the title to identify the
lines. |
10 | |
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| Score | Total Points |
100 | |
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| Self-evaluation | Students are expected to honestly evaluate their own work. If the difference between the student evaluation and the teacher evaluation is more than 10 points, 5 points will be deducted from the teacher's score when the grade is recorded. | |||
| Deadline | All "turn-in" assignments are expected to be completed by the assigned deadline. Graphs will be accepted at the beginning of class the day after the deadline for 3/4 credit. No credit will be given after this time. | |||