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4 Points =
Student completes the task independently. All aspects of the task
are addressed to a high level of sophistication. The design of dragster and
track is creative. All mathematical work is accurate. Results of the
investigation are well documented. Explanations and/or conclusions are well
stated. Student demonstrates a high degree of understanding in carrying out
a scientific investigation and shows thorough understanding of the concepts
involved in the investigation.
3 Points = Student needs some help to complete the
task. All aspects of the task are addressed to a satisfactory level. The
design of dragster and track is adequate, although not creative. Most
mathematical work is accurate. Results of the investigation are complete,
but not as well organized and presented as they might be. Explanations
and/or conclusions are adequate, but not expressed clearly. Student
demonstrates an acceptable degree of understanding in carrying out a
scientific investigation and shows understanding of the concepts involved
in the investigation.
2 Points = Student needs considerable help to
complete the task. Most aspects of the task are addressed. The design of
dragster and track is "rough," indicating that the student was
not as focused on the task as he/she should have been. Some errors occur in
mathematical calculations. Work is not neatly organized nor is it complete.
Student does not express him/herself in a clear manner. A conclusion is
stated, but it is vague and has little connection to the investigation.
Student demonstrates only a minimal degree of understanding in carrying out
a scientific investigation and shows only minimal
understanding of the concepts involved in the investigation.
1 Point = Student needs constant support to complete the task. Some
aspects of the task are not addressed. The design of dragster and track is
very crude, indicating either a lack of concern on the part of the student
or little understanding of the design process. Many errors occur in the
student's calculations. Student's explanation of the scientific
investigation is very vague and difficult to follow. Little written work is
shown. No meaningful conclusion is stated. Student demonstrates a very low
level of understanding in carrying out a scientific experiment or of the
major concepts involved in the task.
0 Points = Student does not complete the task.
He/she shows little interest in the activity and puts forth little effort
in an attempt to complete it. No work is shown. There is no evidence of any
strategy used to execute the task. The student appears to lack the necessary mathematical
skills to conduct the investigation. He/she does not seem to know, or be able to find, the
formulas needed for the investigation. No conclusion is stated. The student demonstrates little, if
any, understanding of scientific investigation. He/she appears to have only a vague notion of the
major concepts being investigated.
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