iRubric: Seneca High School Science Performance Task rubric

Shows limited or no understanding of the problem.

The solution addresses none of the mathematical/ scientific components required to solve the task.

Shows some understanding of the required mathematical/ scientific knowledge.

The solution addresses some, but not all the mathematical/ scientific components presented in the task.

Shows nearly complete understanding of required mathematical/ scientific knowledge.

The solution addresses almost all of the mathematical/ scientific components presented in the task. There may be minor errors.

Shows complete understanding of the required mathematical/ scientific knowledge.

The solution completely addresses all mathematical/ scientific componets presented in the task.

There is no explanation of the solution. The explanation cannot be understood, or is unrelated to the task.

There is no use or inappropriate use of mathematical/ scientific representations.

There is no use, or mostly inappropriate use, of mathematical/ scientific terminolgoy and notation.

There is an incomplete explantaion; it may not be clearly represented.

There is some use of appropriate mathematical/ scientific representation.

There is some use of mathematical/ scientific notation appropriate to the task.

There is a clear explanation.

There is appropriate use of accurate mathematical/ scientific representation.

There is effective use of mathematical/ scientific terminology and notation.

There is a clear, effective explanation of the solution. All steps are included so the reader does not have to infer how the task was completed.

Mathematical/ scientific representation is actively used as a means of communication ideas.

There is precise and appropriate mathematical/scientific terminology and notation.