Evaluation

Evaluation Rubric

This project will be given a numerical group grade based on the written and oral presentations. The group will then divide the grade in a fair and honest manner. Listed below are the forms of criteria you will use:

the group contract
evaluation rubric
final individual member diaries

Beginning

1

Developing

2

Accomplished

3

Exemplary

4

Score

Digital

Story

(Elements of Plot)

Story is incomplete and/or lacks a coherent narrative.

Story has the necessary elements of plot.

Suspenseful, good conflict, clues, climax, use of dialogue and a satisfying resolution

Well written with suspense, an interesting conflict, dialogue, carefully placed clues, good character development, climax and a satisfying resolution

Psychology

(Motive)

Hard to understand what motivates the characters and/or difficult to distingush one from the other.

Stock characters but the protagonist has a clear motive.

Good differentiation of characters. The motives of major characters are clear.

Shows an understanding of temperament theory and human needs. Each character has different values and needs that drive him/her.

Interactivity

(Site is easy to navigate)

Choices are few and/or unclear.The links don't work well. The characters' actions are not supported by facts, motives and dialogue, and other details of plot. No or poor use of illustrations.

Enough detail to establish a suspenseful storyline. Some use of illustrations.

Good planning to create imaginative choices. Good use of illustrations to support setting for each scene.

Sets up a series of interconnecting plots, characters, conflicts and settings that are imaginative, suspenseful and logical. Variety of multimedia illustrations accurately reflect setting for each scene.

Process

(Group Work, Creativity, Technical Expertise)

Has missing pieces, lacks team work and directions are not followed. Reflects poor use of time.

Project is neat and complete.

Appropriate team effort, neat and thorough final project, well designed.

Project reflects full team effort, careful attention to detail, completeness, creativity and good handling of materials.

Oral Presentation

(Role play, web page or pamphlet.)

Disorganized, hastily prepared, leaves audience confused.

Materials and team members are ready for presentation.

Full team participation, carefully prepared, smooth performance.

Full team participation, well rehearsed roles and assignments, good interaction with audience, carefully prepared presentation.

	Beginning 1	Developing 2	Accomplished 3	Exemplary 4
Digital Story (Elements of Plot)	Story is incomplete and/or lacks a coherent narrative.	Story has the necessary elements of plot.	Suspenseful, good conflict, clues, climax, use of dialogue and a satisfying resolution	Well written with suspense, an interesting conflict, dialogue, carefully placed clues, good character development, climax and a satisfying resolution
Psychology (Motive)	Hard to understand what motivates the characters and/or difficult to distingush one from the other.	Stock characters but the protagonist has a clear motive.	Good differentiation of characters. The motives of major characters are clear.	Shows an understanding of temperament theory and human needs. Each character has different values and needs that drive him/her.
Interactivity (Site is easy to navigate)	Choices are few and/or unclear.The links don't work well. The characters' actions are not supported by facts, motives and dialogue, and other details of plot. No or poor use of illustrations.	Enough detail to establish a suspenseful storyline. Some use of illustrations.	Good planning to create imaginative choices. Good use of illustrations to support setting for each scene.	Sets up a series of interconnecting plots, characters, conflicts and settings that are imaginative, suspenseful and logical. Variety of multimedia illustrations accurately reflect setting for each scene.
Process (Group Work, Creativity, Technical Expertise)	Has missing pieces, lacks team work and directions are not followed. Reflects poor use of time.	Project is neat and complete.	Appropriate team effort, neat and thorough final project, well designed.	Project reflects full team effort, careful attention to detail, completeness, creativity and good handling of materials.
Oral Presentation (Role play, web page or pamphlet.)	Disorganized, hastily prepared, leaves audience confused.	Materials and team members are ready for presentation.	Full team participation, carefully prepared, smooth performance.	Full team participation, well rehearsed roles and assignments, good interaction with audience, carefully prepared presentation.

SCORE KEY

NO CREDIT

C or 65 - 75

B or 80 - 85

A or 90 - 100

6 or below

7 - 11

12 - 18

18 or above

NO CREDIT	C or 65 - 75	B or 80 - 85	A or 90 - 100
6 or below	7 - 11	12 - 18	18 or above