Project Evaluation

Rubric: Accounting Rubric Using text, perform the following: 1. Evaluate the student's knowledge of payroll accounting. 2. Demonstrate the use of documentation 3. Understand a complex accounting problem. 4. Prepare a payroll register Payroll Project Advanced 8 pts Shows a well developed understanding of the classification of the elements of payroll such as hourly rates, overtime rates, employee liabilities and employer liabilities. Proficient 7 pts Shows a good understanding of the classification of the elements of payroll such as hourly rates, overtime rates, employee liabilities and employer liabilities Partially Proficient 6 pts Shows a basic understanding of the classification of the elements of payroll such as hourly rates, overtime rates, employee liabilities and employer liabilities

Classification

Payroll Calculations

Shows a well developed understanding of calculating gross pay, deductions and net pay

Shows a good understanding of calculating gross pay, deductions and net pay.

Shows a basic understanding of calculating gross pay, deductions and net pay.

Payroll Register The payroll register is The payroll register is The payroll register completed with no completed with 1 or 2 is completed with 1 errors. minor errors. major error.

Working With Others

Almost always listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others. Tries to keep people working well together.

Usually listens to, shares, with, and supports the efforts of others. Does not cause "waves" in the group.

Often listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others, but sometimes is not a good team member.

Pride

Work reflects this Work reflects a strong Work reflects some student's best efforts. effort from this effort from this student. student.

Focus on the task

Consistently stays focused on the task and what needs to be done. Very selfdirected.

Focuses on the task Focuses on the and what needs to be task and what done most of the time. needs to be done Other group members some of the time. can count on this Other group person. members must sometimes nag, prod, and remind to keep this person on-task.

Attitude

Never is publicly critical of the project or the work of others. Always has a positive attitude about the task(s).

Rarely is publicly critical of the project or the work of others. Often has a positive attitude about the task(s).

Occasionally is publicly critical of the project or the work of other members of the group. Usually has a positive attitude about the task(s).

Problem-Solving Actively looks for and Refines solutions suggests solutions to suggested by others problems.

Does not suggest or refine solutions, but is willing to try out solutions suggested by others.

Time Management

Routinely uses time well throughout the project to ensure things get done on time. Group does not have to adjust deadlines or work responsibilities because of this person's procrastination.

Usually uses time well throughout the project, but may have procrastinated on one thing. Group does not have to adjust deadlines or work responsibilities because of this person's procrastination.

Tends to procrastinate, but always gets things done by the deadlines. Group does not have to adjust deadlines or work responsibilities because of this person's procrastination.

Quality of Work

Provides work of the highest quality.

Provides high quality work.

Provides work that occasionally needs to be checked/redone by other group members to ensure quality.

Contributions

Routinely provides useful ideas when participating in the group and in classroom discussion. A definite leader who contributes a lot of effort.

Usually provides useful ideas when participating in the group and in classroom discussion. A strong group member who tries hard!

Sometimes provides useful ideas when participating in the group and in classroom discussion. A satisfactory group member who does what is required.

Neatness & Organization

The payroll register is The payroll register is They payroll very easy to read and readable and pretty register is very well organized. well organized. somewhat readable and hard to follow.

Spelling & Punctuation

There are no spelling There is one spelling or punctuation errors or punctuation error in in the final draft. the final draft. Character and place names that the author invented are spelled consistently throughout.

There are 2-3 spelling and punctuation errors in the final draft.

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Unsatisfactory 5 pts Shows little to no understanding of the classification of the elements of payroll such as hourly rates, overtime rates, employee liabilities and employer liabilities

Shows little to no understanding of calculating gross pay, deductions and net pay .

The payroll register is completed with 2 or more major errors.

Rarely listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others. Often is not a good team player.

Work reflects very little effort on the part of this student.

Rarely focuses on the task and what needs to be done. Lets others do the work.

Often is publicly critical of the project or the work of other members of the group. Often has a negative attitude about the task(s).

Does not try to solve problems or help others solve problems. Lets others do the work.

Rarely gets things done by the deadlines AND group has to adjust deadlines or work responsibilities because of this person's inadequate time management.

Provides work that usually needs to be checked/redone by others to ensure quality.

Rarely provides useful ideas when participating in the group and in classroom discussion. May refuse to participate.

The payroll register is not easy to read and not well organized.

The final draft has more than 3 spelling and punctuation errors.

Voice Thread Evaluation

Points Item Possible Content: Covers topic with some details and examples; not in-depth, as this presentation will be used as an introduction. Information is accurate; no factual errors. Content is well organized and related material is grouped. Source information collected for all graphics, facts and quotes. All documented in desired format. Points Earned

60 Images and/or Video: media used creates a distinct atmosphere or tone that matches different one or more viewpoints of the issue. The media may communicate symbolism and/or metaphors. All permissions to use graphics "borrowed" from web pages or scanned from books have been requested, received, printed and saved for future reference.

5 Voice: The pace (rhythm and voice punctuation) fits the story line and helps the audience really "get into" the issue. Voice quality is clear and consistently audible throughout the presentation. 5 Notation: Notation tools are used to highlight key points and do not distract from the voice. Audience: Strong awareness of audience in the design. Students can clearly explain why they felt the vocabulary, audio and graphics chosen fit the target audience. 3

Comments: Invitations to comment on the VoiceThread have been sent and one or more invited parties outside the project have commented. Economy: Creator establishes a purpose early on and maintains a clear focus throughout. The issue is related to the audience, using the right amount of detail; the VoiceThread does not seem too short nor does it seem too long.

5 Grammar and Spelling: Grammar and usage were correct (for the dialect chosen) and contributed to clarity, style and character development. 5 Design Elements: Makes excellent use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. to enhance the presentation. Collaboration: The workload was divided and shared equally by all team members. Worked cooperatively with partner(s) all the time with no need for adult intervention. 5 50

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