Year 9 Science - Every Appliance tells a story - Assessment Rubric

Students will be able to think critically and creatively, as demonstrated by their broad, adaptable and versatile use of reasoning, logic, and evidence, to access and evaluate
information and solve complex problems both independently and in groups.

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Personal Learning Goal The personal learning goal was
specific and achievable for the
student and focussed upon
improvement. The student
describes in detail the strategies
they will put into place to achieve
their goal.
The personal learning goal was
achievable for the student and
focussed upon improvement. The
student describes the strategies
they will put into place to achieve
their goal.
The personal learning goal for the
student focussed upon
improvement. The student
provides a strategy they will put
into place to achieve their goal.
The personal learning goal for the
student was not challenging. The
student does not provide
strategies they will put into place
to achieve their goal.
Critical Thinking (explanation of
the issue)

Idea/Issue/problem is
considered critically and is stated
clearly and described
comprehensively. All relevant
information is explained,
highlighting a thorough
understanding of the topic.
Idea/Issue/problem is
considered critically. It is stated
and described so that an
understanding of the topic is
shown.

Idea/Issue/problem is
considered and stated but the
description leaves some terms
undefined showing a limited level
of research and depth of
understanding.
Idea/Issue/problem to be
considered is stated without a
description.
Creativity (presentation)

Presentation is unique,
interesting and presented in a
way that complements the idea
and conveys the information in a
well thought out manner.
Presentation is interesting and
visually appealing. It is presented
in a way that complements the
idea and conveys the information
clearly.
Presentation serves its intended
purpose.
Presentation does not serve its
intended purpose.
Creative ideas

Extends a new or unique idea,
question, format, or product to
create new knowledge or
knowledge that crosses
boundaries. The idea is highly
imaginative.
Creates a new or unique idea,
question, format, or product.

Experiments with creating a new
or unique idea, question, format,
or product.

Reformulates a collection of
available ideas.
Quality of the idea





The idea is realistic and
achievable for the purpose of the
assessment task.
Learning Log

The learning log is written
honestly and insightfully,
accurately explaining the
students learning throughout the
topic.
The log is very visually appealing
with excellent use of graphics,
colour and font.
The student gives high quality
feedback on a consistent basis to
those students in their group.
There are no spelling or
grammatical errors.
The learning log is written
accurately explaining the
students learning throughout the
topic.
The log is visually appealing with
good use of graphics, colour and
font.
The student gives feedback on a
consistent basis to those students
in their group.
There are a couple of spelling and
grammatical errors.
The learning log written,
satisfactorily explains the
students learning throughout the
topic.
The log includes graphics, colour
and easy to read font.
The student gives feedback to
those students in their group.
There are few spelling and
grammatical errors.
The learning log is written, but is
vague in detail of their learning
throughout the topic.
The log has some graphics and
colour.
The student rarely gives feedback
to other students in their group.
There are several spelling or
grammatical errors.
Effort An excellent level of effort is
shown where students go above
and beyond to produce
outstanding pieces of work.
A very good level of effort is given
towards all tasks.
A satisfactory level of effort is
given towards all tasks.
A low level of motivation and
persistence towards all tasks is
given.
Group participation Members support and
understand other members work

Work was shared equally
between members
Some members worked as
individuals
All work done as individuals
Timely submission The learning log was consistently
submitted on time. The project
was also submitted on or before
the due date.
The learning log was usually
submitted on time. The project
was submitted on or before the
due date.
Either the learning log or the
project was submitted on or
before the due date.
Bibliography

A minimum of 5 information
sources are referenced correctly
with at least 1 non-internet
source. The reference list includes
the title of the article/page, date
accessed, the author/publisher
and if required the URL.
Less than 5 information sources
are referenced correctly with at
least 1 non-internet source.
The information sources are
referenced but not in the correct
format.