Research Cycle Rubric (Buddy)
Multiply score by 2 |
Excellent(10) |
Above Average (8) |
Average (6) |
Needs Improvement (3) |
| Questioning | My question is clear, well focused and requires high level thinking skills in order to research. All questions call for numbers or some type of data with which to answer it. Questions appear to reflect student and groups interests and curiosities about the chosen subject or country | Most of my questions are all written with clarity yet three or less need to be rewritten because they are not answerable or do not call for numbers or data. These questions are rewritten without help or guidance from the teacher. Questions appear to reflect student and groups interests and curiosities about the chosen subject or country | More than three questions need to be rewritten because they are not answerable. The teacher has to help the group alter or change three or more questions. More than seven questions do not to reflect student interests, but what information is the easiest to find. | The questions are not answerable or no questions are produced at all. All questions need to be altered by the group with huge amount of assistance from the instructor. |
| Planning | I thoroughly examined the data in the tables, the atlas, and the textbook as I searched out positive and negative facts about three countries. I eliminated some countries as I went along and selected others to replace them. Based on my findings I decided upon a country that really interests me. | I used the tables, the atlas, and the textbook to survey positive and negative facts about three countries. I thoughtfully used these facts to compare countries and make a final decision. | I used the tables, the atlas, and the textbook to find positive and negative facts about three countries. I had trouble understanding the meaning of data from the table. I eliminated some countries on my own but needed teacher help to make my decision. | I had a difficult time using the table, the atlas and the text to find information about countries. Some of my findings make no sense to me. I needed a lot of assistance from the teacher or my team members. Others had to help me choose a country to research. |
| Gathering information | I used a variety of resources (internet, books, videos, people in the know) to answer my questions. When using the internet, I used more than three different websites to find the information. All sources of information used are clearly documented on the research records. The information gathered is summarized and evaluated on the abstract part of the research record in the students own words. All research records are completed. | I primarily used the internet to find the information and used less than three different websites to find the information. The sources of information used are not documented on the research records in a clear way. The information gathered is copied directly from the internet with no thought or summary. 13 out of 15 research records are completed with accuracy. | I used one resource (book, website, encyclopedia) to answer all my questions. The information is copied directly from the source without any thought or summary. I only was able to complete 10 out of 15 research records | My research records are incomplete and lack, a clear source and information that answers the questions. 7 or less research records are completed. |
Sorting "Choosing Your Countries" Matrix |
All my research completed and is ready to be shared and compared with other group members on the due date. The information gathered answers all fifteen questions clearly. The information is comparable to other group members using numbers or data. As a group we discussed our findings with each other and documented the information clearly on the Choosing Your Countries Matrix. We discussed and voted on which country is the best place to live based on data and our individual values. We clearly documented our voting on the choosing your country matrix. | My research is completed and is ready to be shared and compared with other group members on the due date. The information gathered answers at 13 question clearly. The information is comparable to other group members using numbers or data. We only briefly discussed our findings with each other and documented the information clearly on the Choosing Your Countries Matrix. We only briefly discussed and voted on which country is the best place to live based on data and our individual values. Documentation on which is the best country chosen by the group is unclear. | Minimal research is completed and is not ready to be shared and compared with other group members on the due date. The information gathered answers ten questions clearly. It hard or difficult to compare your information to other group. There is little or no discussion taking place within the group and little or no evidence of the documented information on the Choosing Your Countries Matrix. The voting process is not clearly documented on the choosing your country matrix. | Research is not completed, therefore you are not able to contribute choosing a country. |
Synthesizing Importance to me? Matrix
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I completed the Why This Is Important to Me Matrix using all the questions that were voted as being positive for our chosen country (there should be a minimum of 6). I stated with clarity and detail why I thought that information was important to me in trying to choose the best place to live. The reasons for choosing this country are based entirely on my ideas and values and not those of my other group members. (Do not copy...think for yourself) | I completed the Why This Is Important to Me Matrix using all the questions that were voted as being positive for our chosen country (there should be a minimum of 6). I was very brief in my answers as to why it is important to me . The reasons for choosing this country are mostly my ideas and values with some help from the teacher or group members. (Do not copy...think for yourself) | I completed less than a 1/3rd of the questions and why they are important to me. Details are lacking and the responses are hard to understand. (Do not copy...think for yourself) | The Why This Important to me Matrix is not completed. |
Evaluating Use of Time |
I made really good use of my time in class. I was able to remain focused on the task at hand, assist my group members when needed and generally be a positive contributor to my group. At no point did the teacher have to help me regain focus or discuss my behavior in class. | A majority of the time I made really good use of my time in class. I was able to remain focused on the task at hand, assist my group members when needed and generally be a positive contributor to my group. I needed some reminding by the teacher to stay focused on the task at hand. | I was a distraction to my group and made it challenging for us to get anything completed. The group needed more than two reminders from the teacher to remain focused on the task at hand. | My actions prevented my group and other groups from getting anything accomplished during class time. I also distract other groups in the classroom and my behavior is so disruptive that the teacher can't help other groups in the class. |
| Reporting | I used the information I found to in meaningful way to create a product that clearly answers the question with accuracy, detail and understanding. | I used the information gathered in a way that created a product that reflected clear understanding but was lacking in one area. The areas could be presentation, effort, and/or accuracy. | I used the information to create a product that showed little or no detail, understanding and accuracy. | No product was created to show accuracy detail and understanding. |
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