iRubric: Castle Project Grade 4 rubric

-Important elements of the castle are missing
-Use the checklist to identify missing elements

-The major elements of the castle are present
-Use the checklist to identify the one or two minor elements that are missing from your castle

-All the required elements of the castle are present and are well constructed

-All the required elements of the castle are present and are well constructed
-additional effort was made to add one or two elements (example: a moat)

- The drawbridge is missing or does not work
-consult with a peer or a teacher to explore ways to raise and lower the drawbridge

-The drawbridge is simple
-A mechanical system to lower and raise the drawbridge is needed
-work in collaboration with another partnership to discover a way to raise or lower your drawbridge

- There Is a working drawbridge
- More time might be spent constructing and testing the drawbridge to improve its' overall affect

-There is a working drawbridge and time/reflection has been given to making a mechanical system for operating the drawbridge

-Need monitoring and support to stay on task and work cooperatively with partner
-Communication with partner was weak
-Know what you have to do and then do it
-Check with partner to clarify your role and responsiblities
-Give positive feedback to your partner and share your ideas and assessment on the progress of the project

-Need monitoring to stay on task
-Communication with partner needs work
-Write down your role and responsibilities for each day
-Decide on a strategy for resolving conflicts when assigning tasks

-Stayed on task
-Worked cooperatively with partner
-Good communication skills
-Able to resolve conflicts with only occassional support
-Made an equal and consistent contribution to the finished model

-Stayed on task
-Worked cooperatively with partner
-Excellent communication skills
-Able to resolve conflicts independently and compromise when necessary
-Made valuable and equal contributions to the finished model