Little or no
detail provided

Little evidence
of understanding
demonstrated

Few details provided

Project demonstrates
some understanding
of topic

Details are generally
accurate and
somewhat complete

Project demonstrates
a general understanding
of topic

Details are accurate
and generally complete

Project demonstrates
a good understanding
of topic

Details are interesting,
accurate, and complete

Project demonstrates a thorough understanding
of topic

Arrangement of details and ideas is confusing.

Unclear relationship
between ideas

Arrangement of details
and ideas is unclear.

Few ideas are connected

Details and ideas are generally arranged in order.

Most details support the
recommended actions

Details and ideas are orderly arranged

Details support
recommended actions

Details are arranged
to add interest and clarity.

Details are effectively
connected to ideas and
recommendations

Design of
Presentation

· Text
· Images
· Harmony

Effective use of design elements

Chosen to support
communication

Creative use of design
elements

Thoughtfully chosen to enhance communication

Requires excessive
teacher intervention
and supervision

Unable to manage time or
behavior
Requires constant
supervision

Requires frequent teacher intervention and supervision

Frequently unable to manage time or behavior.
Needs frequent teacher
intervention

Sometimes needs to be reminded of tasks
Does not take the initiative to ask for help when needed

Somewhat responsible
behavior
Requires some supervision

Takes the initiative to ask for assistance when needed

Generally responsible
behavior
Requires minimal
supervision

Takes the initiative to use teacher, peer and outside assistance to extend knowledge, skills and ideas.

Behaves responsibly and does not require teacher
supervision

Somewhat involved

Sometimes extends assistance to others

Almost always involved

Extends assistance to others when needed

Enthusiastic involvement

Willingly provides assistance and encouragement to others