Teacher Assessment Rubric
for Student Research Module

QUESTIONING

4 The question is clear, well-focused and requires high level thinking skills in order to research.

3 The question is clear and well focused. The question requires moderately high level thinking skills.

2 The question is incomplete and unclear. The teacher needed to help form a question.

1 Was unable to come up with a research question.

PLANNING

4 Made really good use of time. Was able to remain focused on the tasks and make changes when needed. Was able to develop a clear method to organize the information. Was able to make revisions in the plan when needed.

3 Was able to work within the time frame the teacher gave . Was able to develop a system to organize information. Was able to make revisions with help from the teacher.

2 Needed teacher help to list and organize what was needed to do. There are some steps missing in the planning. Made revisions with teacher help.

1 Was unable to come up with an organized plan and work within the time limits.

GATHERING

4 Used a variety of resources and carefully selected only the information that answered the question. Was able to continually revise the search based on information found.

3 Used many resources to find information that answered the question. Tried revising the search, but had some problems doing so.

2 Used 1 or more sources. Original question or focus guided the search, although should have made revisions. Made errors in selection of references

1 Lost focus during the gathering process and therefore the information was not accurate and complete.

SORTING

4 Thoroughly selected and organized information that answered the question in a organized way. Selected information that was appropriate.

3 Sorted information and organized information that answered the question without too many errors.

2 Tried to organize the information found, but made some mistakes. Wasn't able to completely stay focused on information that would answer the question.

1 Was unable to sort and organize the information found to answer the question.

**SORTING**
4	Thoroughly selected and organized information that answered the question in a organized way. Selected information that was appropriate.
3	Sorted information and organized information that answered the question without too many errors.
2	Tried to organize the information found, but made some mistakes. Wasn't able to completely stay focused on information that would answer the question.
1	Was unable to sort and organize the information found to answer the question.

SYNTHESIZING

4 Used the information found in a meaningful way to create an original product that clearly answers the question with accuracy, detail and understanding.

3 The product answers the question in a way that reflects learning using some detail and accuracy.

2 The product is not complete and only answers part of the question.

1 The product is incomplete and contains missing details and it isn't completely accurate.


TOTAL POINTS
COMMENTS

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Teacher

4	The question is clear, well-focused and requires high level thinking skills in order to research.
3	The question is clear and well focused. The question requires moderately high level thinking skills.
2	The question is incomplete and unclear. The teacher needed to help form a question.
1	Was unable to come up with a research question.

4	Made really good use of time. Was able to remain focused on the tasks and make changes when needed. Was able to develop a clear method to organize the information. Was able to make revisions in the plan when needed.
3	Was able to work within the time frame the teacher gave . Was able to develop a system to organize information. Was able to make revisions with help from the teacher.
2	Needed teacher help to list and organize what was needed to do. There are some steps missing in the planning. Made revisions with teacher help.
1	Was unable to come up with an organized plan and work within the time limits.

4	Used a variety of resources and carefully selected only the information that answered the question. Was able to continually revise the search based on information found.
3	Used many resources to find information that answered the question. Tried revising the search, but had some problems doing so.
2	Used 1 or more sources. Original question or focus guided the search, although should have made revisions. Made errors in selection of references
1	Lost focus during the gathering process and therefore the information was not accurate and complete.

4	Used the information found in a meaningful way to create an original product that clearly answers the question with accuracy, detail and understanding.
3	The product answers the question in a way that reflects learning using some detail and accuracy.
2	The product is not complete and only answers part of the question.
1	The product is incomplete and contains missing details and it isn't completely accurate.

Teacher Assessment Rubric for Student Research Module

Teacher Assessment Rubric
for Student Research Module