Evaluation

Evaluation

Evaluating the DNA Projects

The following Rubrics describes how your DNA projects will be scored

DNA Projects	Beginning 2	Developing 3	Accomplished 4	Exemplary 5	Score
Structure: Base pair Matching	Base pairs with no definition No definition between molecules	4 bases present: not defined Partial definition	4 separate base pairs: correctly matched	Actual chemical structures of base pairs present: rings and bonds
Structure: Backbone	Backbone present No definition between molecules	Sugar & Phosphate molecules present: not defined Partial definition	Sugar & Phosphate clearly defined.	Actual chemical structures of sugar & phosphate present: rings and bonds
Creativity	Used basic items in basic manner. Easiest	Saw a new way to use basic materials	Found unique way to represent the double helix pieces	Found a new way to show the basics of the DNA molecule
Materials Used	Description of identifiable performance characteristics reflecting a beginning level of performance.	Description of identifiable performance characteristics reflecting development and movement toward mastery of performance.	Description of identifiable performance characteristics reflecting mastery of performance.	Description of identifiable performance characteristics reflecting the highest level of performance.
Overall Appearance of final project	Looks like you did it in the car on the way to school	Looks neat and clean. Some planning but half the effort	Very well put together and well thought out. Nothing falling apart.	Looks like you put a lot of time into the project and thought out its design as one that could stay in the classroom.

Evaluating the worksheets

Your worksheets will be worth 100 pts for each worksheet and be graded like a standard homework assignment. Make sure you answer all the questions.

Evaluating the DNA Day Party

You will be graded on the thoroughness of you plans. You will need to have a checklist, including a date completed check place. You must have things organized and well thought out. You will need to establish deadlines for each step in the planning process and stick to the schedule; this is where this grade will come from. This will be a class process but your grade comes from what you are responsible for, and if you complete it on time.

Other grades

Your teacher may decide to take other grades; such as participation or your ability to explain your project to another student. Make sure you talk to your teacher and know where all your grades are coming from for this project.