Evaluation


CATEGORY
4 Excellent
3 Well Done
2 Sufficient
1 Unsatisfactory
Map Legend/Key
Legend is easy-to-find and contains a complete set of symbols, including a compass rose.
Legend contains a complete set of symbols, including a compass rose.
Legend contains an almost complete set of symbols, including a compass rose.
Legend is absent or lacks several symbols.
Accurate Information
At least 90% of the items are labeled and located correctly.
80-89% of the items are labeled and located correctly.
79-70% of the items are labeled and located correctly.
Less than 70% of the items are labeled and located correctly.
Labels & Features - Neatness
90-100% of the labels/features can be read easily.
89-80% of the labels/features can be read easily.
79-70% of the labels/features can be read easily.
Less than 70% of the labels/features can be read easily.
Scale
All features on map are drawn to scale and the scale used is clearly indicated on the map.
Most features on map are drawn to scale and the scale used is clearly indicated on the map.
Many features of the map are NOT drawn to scale even though a scale is clearly indicated on the map.
Many features of the map are NOT drawn to scale AND/OR there is no scale marker on the map.
Color Choices
Student always uses color appropriate for features (e.g. blue for water; black for labels, etc.) on map.
Student usually uses color appropriate for features (e.g. blue for water; black for labels, etc.).
Student sometimes uses color appropriate for features (e.g. blue for water; black for labels, etc.).
Student does not use color appropriately.
Creativity
Students show superior knowledge in strategy in regards to physical features and military numbers
Students show awarness of strategy and military numbers
Students created own ideas of how the South could win with little use of background knowledge
No background knowledge or physical land formations were taken into consideration
Knowledge Gained
When shown a blank base map, the student can rapidly and accurately label at least 10 features.
When shown a blank base map, the student can rapidly and accurately label 8-9 features.
When shown a blank base map, the student can rapidly and accurately label 6-7 features.
When shown a blank base map, the student can rapidly and accurately label fewer than 6 features.
 

CATEGORY
4
3
2
1
Speaks Clearly
Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) the time, and mispronounces no words.
Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) the time, but mispronounces one word.
Speaks clearly and distinctly most ( 94-85%) of the time. Mispronounces no more than one word.
Often mumbles or can not be understood OR mispronounces more than one word.
Comprehension
Student is able to accurately answer almost all questions posed by classmates about the topic.
Student is able to accurately answer most questions posed by classmates about the topic.
Student is able to accurately answer a few questions posed by classmates about the topic.
Student is unable to accurately answer questions posed by classmates about the topic.
Content
Shows a full understanding of the topic.
Shows a good understanding of the topic.
Shows a good understanding of parts of the topic.
Does not seem to understand the topic very well.
Posture and Eye Contact
Stands up straight, looks relaxed and confident. Establishes eye contact with everyone in the room during the presentation.
Stands up straight and establishes eye contact with everyone in the room during the presentation.
Sometimes stands up straight and establishes eye contact.
Slouches and/or does not look at people during the presentation.
Preparedness
Student is completely prepared and has obviously rehearsed.
Student seems pretty prepared but might have needed a couple more rehearsals.
The student is somewhat prepared, but it is clear that rehearsal was lacking.
Student does not seem at all prepared to present.
Return Questions
Student is able to field questions on his/her presentation and answers as an expert
Student is able to field questions on his/her presentation and answers as a mostly knowledgeable person.
Student is able to field questions on his/her presentation and answers somewhat accurately.
Student is unable to field questions and is not able to explain their presentation or their conclusions effectively