Beginning Developing Accomplished Exemplary Score

Time
Management
Does not use class time for
assignment and is off task
frequently.
Does not use time in class
wisely and is sometimes off
task.
Uses class time to complete
assignment and is usually on
task.
Uses class time to complete
assignment, always
remaining on task. /4
Cooperation Did not collaborate well.
Collaborated well most of the
time, but ideas and work load
were not shared evenly.
Collaborated well most of the
time, sharing most ideas and
work load.
Collaborated well sharing
ideas and work load evenly.
/4
NOSEY Library Definition is inacurate.
Definition omits important
details, facts and/or
concepts.
Definition shows
understanding of all
characteristics, but uses
scientific terms.
Definition demonstrates
complete understanding of
all characteristics in students
own words. /8
NOSEY
Database
Student reviews less than 3
of the 5 animals and provides
no identification of trait or
possible selection pressures.
Student reviews less than 3
of the 5 animals and provides
basic identification of trait
and unlikly possible selection
pressures.
Student reviews 3 of the 5
animals and provides basic
identification of trait and
possible selection pressure
with limited detail.
Student reviews 3 of the 5
animals and provides clear,
thorough, accurate
identification of trait and
several possible selection
pressures. /8
NOSEY Lab
Student completes less than
4 simulations and keeps no
statistics.
Student completes less then
4 simulations or keeps no
statistics.
Student completes 4 of the 6
simulations, keeping basic
statistics.
Student completes 4 of the 6
simulations, keeping accurate
and detailed statistics.
/8
Mole Rat
Samples
Description is vague or
incomplete.
Basic description provided for
the three individual Mole
Rats without demonstrating
complete understanding of
the information.
Detailed description provided
for all three individual Mole
Rats demonstrating some
understanding of the
information.
Detailed description provided
for all three individual Mole
Rats demonstrating complete
understanding of the
information.
/8
Knowledge
Demonstrates beginning
understanding but is unable
to apply information to
problem solve.
Demonstrates limited
understanding and has a
general sense of how to
apply the knowledge.
Demonstrates thorough
understanding to solve
problems effectively.
Demonstrates mastery of
knowledge to solve problems
effectively.
/20
Public Notice
Takes common, conventional
approach without drawing
accurate conclusions.
Takes common, conventional
approach, presenting
confusing statements and
facts.
Takes common, conventional
approach, with complete
understanding.
Takes an original, unique,
imaginitative approach, with
complete understanding.
/40