Showcase Project Rubric

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Purpose:

Students demonstrate an authentic project that directly impacts a classroom, school, or community.
  
Tier 1 Screening:
  1 - 4 students

Yes              No

  Students present judge with Student Cover Sheet and Rubric

Yes              No

2 Yes = Move to next Tier
 
Tier 2 Scoring (Students have 10 minutes to demonstrate the following to judges):
Booth Design

What props or visuals are used to draw the audience?
(Project materials are not sticking out of the line of tables.)

A few props or visuals are present
or
Table extends from allotted size
Props and visuals are pleasing and have some relation to the content of the project
and
Table is within space
Props and visuals enhance the content and draw the audience to the table
and
Project design stays within the allotted space of table

Score

0    1    2    3    4

5    6    7

8    9    10

Communication and Collaboration

How did the persons in the project collaborate and communicate during the project? What was the role of each?

No or little communication and collaboration during the project. Some communication and collaboration were noted. Communication and collaboration during the project support and extend the learning.

Score

0    1    2    3    4

15    16    17

18    19    20

Creativity and Innovation

How has the project been advanced in creative and innovative ways?
What higher order thinking was used?

The project has little creative or unique features The project has some creative or unique features A strong creative impact in design, implementation and impact, developed innovative products, processes, ideas
Score

14

15    16    17

18    19    20

Productivity / Technology

What products were developed and integrated into the project? What technology tools were used that supported the project or products?

The project uses expected technology to create a product The project uses expected technology to create a few products The project uses a variety of technology tools to create products for various purposes and audiences to support the learning.

Score

1    2    3    4

5    6    7

8    9    10

Project Impact

What impact did the project have? (Person, persons, classroom, school, or community.) Were any local community or global partnerships formed?

Little evidence of student, classroom or community impact. Some evidence for student, classroom or community impact. Strong evidence the project made a difference to a person(s), school or community, students can discuss the impact or provide data.

Score

14

15    16    17

18    19    20

Research / Inquiry / Problem Solving

What research/ inquiry/ problem solving was done to accomplish the project? (May be one or all three)

The project demonstrates no or little research/ inquiry/ problem solving to make informed decisions. The project demonstrates some research/ inquiry/ problem solving to make informed decisions. The project demonstrates intentional research/ inquiry/ problem solving to make informed decisions.

Score

0    1   2    3    4

5    6    7

8    9    10

Student Interview

(Age appropriate) Why did you create your project?
What would you change so far?
What did you learn? (Critical feedback- reflection- revision of work)
What did the students like best about the project?

Students do not demonstrate a clear understanding of the project
or
Students are not present or are late for interview/ presentation.
Some students can discuss the project All students are clearly engaged and understand the project; the presentation is made in a cooperative, well-organized and professional manner

Score

0    10    11    12   13   14

15    16    17

18    19    20

Project Planner

What type of project is this? 9 questions are answered. 1 pt per section; Judges see the Project Planner.

Project planner is not seen by judges. Signage is posted at table and some (1-8) of the sections are answered Signage is posted and a copy given to judges during judges time; front page of one sheet & answers all 9 sections
Score

0

1    2    3    4    5   6   7   8

9    10

   

Final Score

_________ out of 120

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Last Updated: 11/19/2007