Evaluation

Each student will be evaluated using the rubric below. Student work will be scored based on completeness, accuracy, and organization of the data gathered in Part I. The reflection paper in Part II will be graded for thoughtfulness and thoroughness.

 

0 - 4 points

 

5 - 10 points

 

11 - 15 points

 

16 - 20 points

Score

 

 

Part I: Active and Inert Chemical Components

 

Six or fewer household products were analyzed; many active and inert chemical components are missing; many errors in the quantities of each chemical
Six to nine household products were analyzed; some active and inert chemical components are missing; several errors in the quantities of each chemical
Eight to nine household products were analyzed; nearly all active and inert chemical components are represented; quantities of each chemical are accurate
Nine household products were analyzed; all active and inert chemical components are represented; quantities of each chemical are accurate

 

Part I: Chemical Formulas

 

 

Most chemical formulas are accurately written or missing; many errors in the elements present and/or the  subscripts
Many chemical formulas are inaccurate or missing; many written with the correct the wrong elements and/or subscripts
Most chemical formulas are accurately written with the correct elements and subscripts
All chemical formulas are accurately written with the correct elements and subscripts

 

Part I: Elements and Atoms

 

 

Most elements in each chemical formula are not identified; many errors in calculating and/or classifying the number of atoms in each compound (ionic/molecular)
Many elements in each chemical formula are not identified; many errors in calculating the number of atoms and/or classifying each compound (ionic/molecular)
Nearly all elements in each chemical formula are identified; the number of atoms in each compound is mostly correct in calculation and classification
All elements in each chemical formula are identified; the number of atoms in each compound is correctly calculated and classified (ionic/molecular)

 

Part I: Presentation of Data and Sources

 

Final product (table, paper, etc.) is unorganized; few sources are cited; necessary data is often missing or inadequate for  chosen chemicals 
Final product (table, paper, etc.) is satisfactory in construction, somewhat organized; some sources are cited; some data is missing or inadequate  for chemicals 
Final product (table, paper, etc.) is well formulated, mostly organized; sources are cited; most of the necessary data are included for chosen chemicals 
Final product (table, paper, etc.) is esthetically pleasing, well organized; all sources are cited; all necessary data are included for all chemicals 

 

Part II: Reflection Paper
Essay is 1-2 pages, many grammatical errors, responses are terse and not well-explained
Essay is 2 pages, some grammatical errors; responses are satisfactory but not thorough or comprehensive
Essay is 2-3 pages, few grammatical errors; responses are thoughtful and thorough
Essay is 3 pages, grammatically correct; responses to questions are complete, thoughtful, and comprehensive

 

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