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Content
Understanding
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The research question is original and creative.
The explanation of how the large number fact was calculated is detailed and complete.
All key points and conclusions about the number fact are supported by research.
Research has been gathered from a variety of sources and experts. |
The research question is original but may lack creativity.
The explanation of how the large number fact was calculated is clear.
Most key points and conclusions about the number fact are supported by research. Research has been gathered from a variety of sources. |
The research question is typical.
The explanation of how the large number fact was calculated is unclear but includes critical components.
Some key points and conclusions about the number fact are supported by research. |
The research question is copied, or the student needs help in finding a question to study.
The explanation of how the large number fact was calculated is difficult to understand and missing several components.
Key points and conclusions about the number fact are not supported by research. |
Mathematical
Concepts
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Explanation shows complete understanding of the mathematical concept of magnitude. |
Explanation shows substantial understanding of the mathematical concept of magnitude. |
Explanation shows some understanding of the mathematical concept of magnitude. |
Explanation shows little or no understanding of the underlying concept of magnitude. |
Graph and Visual
Representation
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The graph clearly shows the relationships used to create the big number fact and uses the best scale to represent the magnitude.
The visual representation greatly adds to the audience's understanding of the magnitude of the number fact. |
The graph is clear and easy to understand but may not use the best scale.
The visual representation is accurate but may not show a complete understanding of the magnitude of the number fact.
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The graph or visual representation is somewhat difficult to understand.
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The graph or visual representation is difficult to understand or is not included.
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Mathematical
Notation
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The large number fact is represented in many ways, making it easy to understand. |
The large number fact is represented in multiple ways, making it fairly easy to understand. |
The large number fact is represented, but it is hard to understand. |
The large number fact is not represented in other ways or is represented incorrectly. |
| Presentation: Appearance and Delivery |
Presentation is organized in a logical manner and is engaging.
Graphics enhance the meaning of the presentation.
Presentation includes no spelling or punctuation errors.
Speakers consistently use effective public speaking skills and project poise, confidence, enthusiasm, and organization. |
Presentation is organized in a logical manner.
Graphics contribute to the effectiveness of the presentation.
Presentation includes no spelling or punctuation errors that detract from meaning.
Speakers use effective public speaking skills. |
Presentation appears unorganized.
Graphics occasionally distract from the meaning of the presentation.
Presentation includes a few spelling and punctuation errors that detract from meaning.
Speakers attempt to use effective public speaking skills. |
Presentation is unorganized and confusing.
Graphics distract from the meaning of the presentation.
Presentation includes numerous distracting errors.
Speakers use ineffective public speaking skills. |
| Poster: Presentation and Design |
Images are relevant to the content and add to the overall meaning of the poster.
Poster is balanced, and all of the elements work together to create a focused message.
Poster contains no spelling, grammatical, or typing errors. |
Images are relevant to the theme of the poster.
Poster is fairly balanced and most of the elements work well together.
Poster contains a few spelling, grammatical, or typing errors that do not detract from the meaning of the poster. |
Some of the images relate to the content of the poster.
Poster is slightly unbalanced and some elements detract from the overall message.
Poster contains some spelling and grammatical errors that detract from the meaning of the poster. |
Few of the images relate to the overall poster, OR the poster has no images.
Poster is unbalanced and the elements do not work together to present a unified message.
Poster contains many errors in writing conventions that detract from the meaning of the poster. |
| Teamwork |
Responsibilities are divided fairly and equitably, taking advantage of individual strengths.
Group supports each other and works together effectively, solving problems on their own and making decisions based on reason. |
Responsibilities are divided fairly.
Group members work well together and generally solve problems on their own. |
Work load is extremely uneven.
Group members have frequent disputes and have difficulty resolving problems on their own. |
Some group members do not participate or some group members dominate.
Group is unable to complete tasks because of unresolved inter-personal conflicts. |