Rubric for Models & Designs - Teacher & Peer Assessment
An average score of 4 = A, 3 = B, 2 = C, & 1 = D
(Average score is your pts. earned divided by the # of dimensions on rubric.  For example, 8 pts. / 4 dimensions = 2)
 
Dimension No Score 1 2 3 4 Peer Review Team
Score		 Teacher Score
Application and Explanation  of Scientific Principles in  Model or Diagram No attempt to apply scientific principles in model or diagram  is evident. One scientific principle is used  in the model or diagram, but it is not applied appropriately nor  explained correctly. At least one relevant scientific principle is utilized and applied appropriately in model or diagram, but it is not explained correctly. At least one relevant scientific principle is utilized and applied appropriately in model or diagram and it is explained correctly. Two or more relevant scientific principles are utilized and applied appropriately in model or diagram and all are explained correctly.     
Neatness of Construction or Drawing  No model or diagram present. Construction or drawing is too shody or sloppy to interpret design elements. Basic design elements can be interpreted, but construction or drawing could be neater. Construction or drawing is clear and neat so design elements can be interpreted satisfactorily. Construction or drawing is extremely clear and neat allowing easy interpretation of even the smallest  design elements.    
Lettering in Titles or Labels No lettering or illegible. Minimal lettering and / or sloppy with words incorrectly spelled. Title and / or labels are present and can be read, but may be mispelled and / or misaligned. Appropriate title and / or labels are present, can be read, are spelled correctly, and are aligned  Appropriate title and / or labels are correct, attractive, aligned, and add artistic merit to the design.     
Creativity / Originality of Design No design. Design is basic - neither creative nor original. Design is relatively basic and is either not creative or not original. Design is basic, but is both creative and original. Design is complex, original and very creative.    
 (16 pts. possible) Total pts. earned:  ____ ____
Average:  ____ ____
Created by Susan E. Alkire
Comments by Peer Review Team (Required for scores below 2 on any dimension):

Teacher comments (Required for scores below 2 on any dimension):