Innovators of Progress STEAM Research Rubric
| Criteria | Exemplary (4) | Proficient (2) | Developing (1) | Total | |---------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------| | Historical Accuracy & Depth | Comprehensive biographical information with detailed historical context; all facts thoroughly verified and accurately presented. | Clear biographical information with adequate historical context; facts are mostly accurate. | Basic biographical information with limited historical context; contains factual errors. | | | STEAM Contribution Analysis | In-depth analysis of innovator’s contributions with clear STEAM connections; demonstrates thorough understanding of technical concepts. | In-depth analysis of contributions with adequate STEAM connections; demonstrates basic understanding of technical concepts. | Limited analysis of contributions with weak STEAM connections; demonstrates minimal understanding of technical concepts. | |
Scoring Key:
- 8 - 10 Points: Exemplary Understanding and Presentation. The research is thorough, insightful, and clearly demonstrates a strong grasp of the subject matter.
- 4 - 7 Points: Proficient Understanding. The research meets the basic requirements but lacks depth or contains occasional errors in information or analysis.
- 1 - 3 Points: Developing Understanding. The research is incomplete, contains significant errors, or fails to demonstrate the required knowledge of the topic.
Instructions:
- Assess the research project based on the criteria.
- Assign a score for each category (0 to 4 points).
- Sum the scores to determine the overall performance.
- Use comments to provide feedback on strengths and areas for improvement.