Elementary Research Rubric

CATEGORY Exemplary Proficient Partially Proficient Unsatisafactory POINTS

Research Questions

3 points 2 points 1 point 0 points ___/3

Wrote clear, creative and interesting questions which fit the topic.

Wrote clear questions which fit the topic.

Wrote some questions which did not fit the topic.

Wrote many questions which did not fit the topic.

Selection of Sources

3 points 2 points 1 point 0 points ___/3

Identified useful sources in many formats (books, magazines, electronic).

Identified mostly useful sources in many formats (books, magazines, electronic).

Identified a few useful sources in one or two formats.

Identified no useful sources in any format.

Note-taking & Keywords

3 points 2 points 1 point 0 points ___/3

Located and recorded information which answered all of the research questions.

Located and recorded information which answered most of the research questions.

Located and recorded a lot of information that did not directly answer the research questions.

Located and recorded incomplete information which failed to answer any of the research questions.

Organized neat, easy to read notes.

Organized notes and most were neat and easy to read.

Failed to organize notes effectively; many were messy and hard to read.

Did not organize notes; all notes were messy and hard to read.

Wrote all notes using own words and key facts.

Wrote most notes using own words and key facts.

Wrote some notes that were copied word-for-word from the source.

Copied most or all of the notes word-for-word from the source.

Selected effective keywords.

Selected mostly effective keywords.

Selected many keywords that were not effective.

Selected no effective keywords.

Sharing and 3 points 2 points 1 point 0 points ___/3

Presenting Information

Presented all information in a clear and organized way.

Presented most of the information in a clear and organized way.

Presented information which was poorly organized or was difficult to understand some of the time.

Presented information which was poorly organized, hard to understand.

Selected a highly effective and creative format for the presentation.

Selected an effective format for the presentation.

Selected a format which was only minimally effective for this topic.

Selected a format which was not effective for this topic.

Listing Sources 3 points 2 points 1 point 0 points ___/3

Included all sources used and listed sources in the correct format.

Included most sources used and listed sources in the correct format.

Included most sources used, but some information was missing or incorrect.

Failed to include most of the sources used, and a lot of the information was missing or incorrect.

TOTAL POINTS      /15

Elementary Teamwork Rubric

CATEGORY Exemplary Proficient Partially Proficient Unsatisfactory

Focus on the Task

3 points 2 points 1 point 0 points

Stays on task all of the time without reminders.

Stays on task most of the time. Group members can count on this person.

Stays on task some of the time. Group members must sometimes remind this person to do the work.

Hardly ever stays on task. Lets others do the work.

A true team member who works hard and helps others in the group.

A strong group member who tries hard!

Sometimes an active group member, but needs to try harder.

Sometimes chooses not to help out, and does not complete tasks.

Work Habits 3 points 2 points 1 point 0 points

Is on time for meetings, turns in all work when it is due.

Usually on time for meetings, turns in most work when it is due.

Sometimes late for meetings, often turns in work late.

Late for all or most meetings, and late turning in work.

Completes assigned Completes most assigned Does not follow through Does not complete tasks.

tasks and does not depend on others to do the work.

tasks. on most tasks and sometimes counts on others to do the work

Depends on others to do all of the work.

Listening, Questioning  and Discussing

3 points 2 points 1 point 0 points

Respectfully listens, discusses, asks questions and helps direct the group in solving problems.

Respectfully listens, discusses and asks questions.

Has trouble listening with respect, and takes over discussions without letting other people have a turn.

Does not listen with respect, argues with teammates, and does not consider other ideas. Blocks group from reaching agreement.

Research and  Information-Sharing

3 points 2 points 1 point 0 points

Gathers information and shares useful ideas for discussions.  All information fits the group’s goals

Usually provides useful information and ideas for discussion.

Sometimes provides useful information and ideas for discussion.

Almost never provides useful information or ideas for discussion.

Problem-Solving

3 points 2 points 1 point 0 points

Actively seeks and suggests solutions to problems.

Improves on solutions suggested by other group members.

Does not offer solutions, but is willing to try solutions suggested by other group members.

Does not try to solve problems or help others solve problems.

Group/PartnerTeamwork

3 points 2 points 1 point 0 points

Works to complete all group goals.

 

Usually helps to complete group goals.

Occasionally helps to complete group goals.

Does not work well with others and shows no interest in completing group goals.

Always has a positive attitude about the

Usually has a positive attitude about the task(s)

Sometimes makes fun of the task(s) or the work of

Often makes fun of others’ work and has a

task(s) and the work of others

and the work of others. other group members. negative attitude.

All team members contributed equally to the finished project.

Assisted group/partner in the finished project.

Finished individual task but did not assist group/partner during the project.

Contributed little to the group effort during the project.

Performed all duties of assigned team role and contributed knowledge, opinions, and skills to share with the team. Always did the assigned work.

Performed nearly all duties of assigned team role and contributed knowledge, opinions, and skills to share with the team. Completed most of the assigned work.

Performed a few duties of assigned team role and contributed a small amount of knowledge, opinions, and skills to share with the team. Completed some of the assigned work.

Did not perform any duties of assigned team role and did not contribute knowledge, opinions or skills to share with the team. Relied on others to do the work.

TOTAL POINTS