| Science Line Graph Evaluation Rubric - "Excel" assignment # __________ | ||||
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| This analytic rubric is used to verify specific tasks performed when constructing a line graph. If the task has been completed, all points are awarded. No points are awarded if the task is not complete. | ||||
| Category | Scoring Criteria | Points | Student Evaluation | Teacher Evaluation |
| Variables 20 points |
The independent variable is drawn on the X axis. | 10 | ||
| The dependent variable is drawn on the Y axis. | 10 | |||
| Plot Area 20 points |
The plot area of the graph covers most of the printed page. | 10 | ||
| The plot area is printed with a white background.
(White is not Excel's default color.) |
10 | |||
| Axis Identification 15 points |
Major grid lines for both the X and Y axis are shown.
(Excel does not do this automatically.) |
5 | ||
| Grid lines on each axis have the appropriate data numbers. | 5 | |||
| Each axis is labeled, including the measurement units for each variable. | 5 | |||
| Graph Data 30 points |
Each data point is indicated with an appropriate "marker". | 5 | ||
| The "value" of the dependent variable is shown at each data point.
(These numbers must not clutter the graph.) |
5 | |||
| Data line or lines are appropriate in width and color.
(Most graphs should be drawn as "smoothed line".) |
5 | |||
| The data table is printed on the graph page.
(The data table is not included if it will make the graph print on more than one page.) |
5 | |||
| If more than one data line is drawn on a single graph, a "legend" is provided to identify the lines.
(This is only done if there is more than one line on a graph.) (These 10 points are automatic for single-line graphs.) |
10 | |||
| Graph Title 10 points |
A descriptive title is printed in an open area inside the graph.
(Graph titles are not in the margin of the paper.) |
10 | ||
| Personal Information 5 points |
Student name and assignment number are included.
(This information must be printed in the upper left-hand margin of the paper, not inside the graph plot.) |
5 | ||
| Score | 100 | |
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| Self-evaluation | Students are expected to honestly evaluate their own work. If the difference between the student evaluation and the teacher evaluation is more than 10 points, 5 points will be deducted from the teacher's score when the grade is recorded. | |||
| Deadline | All "turn-in" assignments are expected to be completed by the assigned deadline. Graphs will be accepted at the beginning of class the day after the deadline for 3/4 credit. No credit will be given after this time. | |||