Rubric

Mini-Project #2
Mini-Project #2
Criteria Ratings Pts
Topical Understanding / Content
Demonstrates a clear understanding of the topic; the mathematics is corect
threshold: pts
5 pts Demonstrates a clear understanding of the topic; the mathematics is corect
3 pts Demonstrates little or no understanding of the topic; errors are frequent and significant.
1 pts Demonstrates little of no understanding of the topic; errors are frequent and significant.
0 pts No Marks.
pts
5 pts
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Connections
Regularly articulates the connections between the mathematics and practical interpretations of the model. Graphs are interpreted in clear, common language and free of excessive jargon.
threshold: pts
5 pts Regularly articulates the connections between the mathematics and practical interpretations of the model. Graphs are interpreted in clear, common language and free of excessive jargon.
3 pts Articulates some connections but not often enough or not in enough detail.
1 pts Demonstrates little or no connection between the mathematics and the projects' purpose.
0 pts No Marks.
pts
5 pts
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Mathematical Language and Symbolism
Correct use of relevant terminology and symbolism. Excellent use of graphs to clearly demonstrate concepts.
threshold: pts
5 pts Correct use of relevant terminology and symbolism. Excellent use of graphs to clearly demonstrate concepts.
3 pts Some correct and some incorrect use of relevant terminology and symbolism. Examples used to correctly demonstrate some, but not all, required concepts.
1 pts Basically incorrect use of relevant terminology and symbolism.
0 pts No Marks
pts
5 pts
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Writing Mechanics
No significant errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, or sentence structure.
threshold: pts
5 pts No significant errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, or sentence structure.
3 pts A few significant errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, or sentence structure.
1 pts Several significant errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, or sentence structure.
0 pts No Marks.
pts
5 pts
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Completion
Completely covered ideas assigned.
threshold: pts
5 pts Completely covered ideas assigned.
3 pts Some complete and some incomplete elements.
1 pts Basically incomplete. Many elements of the assignment not addressed.
0 pts No Marks
pts
5 pts
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Documentation
Contains a sufficient number of sources, and a sufficient number of peer reviewed sources, all appropriately cited, without containing untrustworthy sources.
threshold: pts
5 pts Contains a sufficient number of sources, and a sufficient number of peer reviewed sources, all appropriately cited, without containing untrustworthy sources.
3 pts Does not have enough sources or enough peer reviewed sources; sources were appropriately cited.
1 pts Sources were not appropriately cited.
0 pts No Marks.
pts
5 pts
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Formatting
Exceptional formatting including (but not limited to) styled bibliography, the use of labels for figures and tables, and section headers.
threshold: pts
5 pts Exceptional formatting.
3 pts Neat formatting, however there is some room for improvement.
1 pts Little or no attention to formatting. The flow of the paper could be significantly improved by the use of headers, bold, italics, and other formatting structure.
0 pts No Marks
pts
5 pts
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Marks for Problem #1
threshold: pts
5 pts Full Marks
0 pts No Marks
pts
5 pts
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Marks for Problem #2
threshold: pts
5 pts Full Marks
0 pts No Marks
pts
5 pts
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Marks for Problem #3
threshold: pts
5 pts Full Marks
0 pts No Marks
pts
5 pts
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Marks for Problem #4
threshold: pts
5 pts Full Marks
0 pts No Marks
pts
5 pts
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