Friday, December 28, 2007

The Assessment Rubric v1.1.1

Teaching mathematical concepts is the main focus of this project; so we can teach other people and learn at the same time.

Achievement Descriptors
Instead of levels 1-4 (lowest to highest) we use these descriptors. They better describe what this project is all about.

Novice: A person who is new to the circumstances, work, etc., in which he or she is placed; a beginner.
Apprentice: One who works for an expert for instruction or to learn a skill or trade.
Journeyperson: Any experienced, competent but routine worker or performer.
Expert: One who possesses special skill or knowledge; trained by practice; skillful and skilled.

[View the complete rubric online here.]


Creativity (up to 5% bonus)
The maximum possible mark for this assignment is 105%. You can earn up to 5% bonus marks for being creative in the way you approach this assignment. This is not a rigidly defined category and is open to interpretation. You can earn this bonus if your work can be described in one or more of these ways:
  • unique and creative way of sharing student's expertise, not something you'd usually think of;

  • work as a whole makes unexpected connections to real world applications;

  • original and expressive;

  • imaginative;

  • fresh and unusual;

  • a truly original approach; presentation method is unique, presented in a way no one would expect, e.g. song, movie, etc.

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