Using+Rubrics+for+Assessment

For this module I adapted a CScope lesson on evolution.

Students worked in groups to develop a presentation for the class demonstrating the areas that support evolution. Each group had a role and conducted research based on that role. Groups were assigned a general Class and were allowed to pick a species to research. They worked in teams and each took on the role of a particular scientist.

This is the assignment pdf

Here is the rubric I created and gave out before the assignment

Here are three sample presentations from my classes

These are the graded rubrics for the above presentations

I do like to use rubrics for projects. I think they give the students a better understanding of what is expected and how to achieve a high grade. The hardest thing about rubrics to me is making sure that they are relevant, fair, and comprehensive.