Group 2

by Anthony Ruch

Assessment

Rubrics and Criteria

Maya Math and Architecture

Rubrics to Meet Course Objectives (Cumulative Blocks)

Performance

F-D

C

B

A

Course Elements

Unsatisfactory Performance

Acceptable Performance

Good Performance

Targeted Performance

Class Participation          15% - Student Missed four or more classes/Team meetings or Combination -Student missed less than four Classes/Team Meetings or Combination - Student missed less than three Classes/Team Meetings or Combination - Student missed less than two Class/Team Meetings or Combination

- Student Failed to engage in sharing ideas with their team - Student Demonstrated Participation in Case Study Report (Executive Summary) - Student Demonstrated Participation in Case Study Presentation - Student Demonstrated Effective Team Work as evidenced in BB

- Student received negative feedback from all other team members - Student Participated in Class Exercises and in Quizzes - Student Students Participated in Class Discussion - Student received positive feedback from all other team members

Student Completed Course Electronic-Portfolio

Group Participation and Blackboard use               10% Group Contract is not Posted on Message Board - Group Message Board is used effectively for communication - Group Demonstrated use of Problem Solving Techniques   - Group Demonstrated effective sharing of resources

- Group did not post Group Meetings Minutes on BB group Message Board - Group Minutes Posted Including members roles and what has transpired in meetings - Group Demonstrated application of methods for Brainstorming- like c-map - Group Demonstrated effective Sharing Innovative Ideas in blog format on Group Message Board

- Group has only a few group files in the file exchange - Group Meeting Minutes Include Satisfactory Details of Meetings - Group Meetings Minutes Demonstrated Depth of Meetings - Group Demonstrated effective assembly of written report from entire team on File Exchange

Midterm Presentation          5%

- Student Demonstrated Poor preparation and lack of progress on overall PBL - Student Demonstrated adequate preparation and sufficient progress on overall PBL - Student Demonstrated good preparation and solid progress on overall PBL - Student Demonstrated superior preparation and excellent progress on overall PBL

ePortfolio Presentation (Report)                         30% - Report Was Poorly Organized - Report Was Clear and Concise - Report Presented a Strong Thesis for the Posed Problem - Report Presented a Strong Thesis for the Posed Problem and cited at least 2 leading experts in the field.

- Report with Poor Structure - Report was Organized - Report Presented Persuasive Arguments and Recognize Opposing Views - Report Demonstrated a Strong Understanding of the Maya's influence on today's world.

- Report with Spelling and Grammar Problems - Report with Strong Structures and No Grammar Problem Report Demonstrated Interdisciplinary Knowledge Gained - Report Demonstrated Strong Understanding of the Maya Culture

- Report was Well Referenced - Report Demonstrated Solid Research Base - Report Demonstrated Relation between the Maya and other Contemporary cultures

Oral Report                    10% - Poorly Organized Presentation - Clear and Concise Presentation - Presentation of a Solid Thesis for the Posed Problem - Presentation of a Strong thesis backed by leading experts.

- Poor Transition Among Speakers - Smooth Transition of Speakers - Presentation of Convincing Arguments - Presentation of All sides of the Argument and logical demonstration of why you chose your side.

- Poor Quality of Visual Materials - Good Quality of Visuals - Demonstration of Interdisciplinary Knowledge Gained - Report Demonstrated Strong Understanding of the Maya Culture

- Smooth Transition of Visuals - Demonstration of a level of Innovation in Presentation - Demonstration of relationships between Maya technology and advancement compared to contemporary civilizations.

Capstone Experience             30% - Student did not participate in the Capstone Experience - Student participated in the Capstone Experience - Student participated in the Capstone Experience - Student participated in the Capstone Experience

- Students contributions to their experience in Chiapas were poorly communicated in the ePortfolio or not communcated at all. - Students contributions to their experience in Chiapas were communicated clearly in the ePortfolio. - Students relates his / her experiences in Chiapas with the PBL his / her group participated. These relationships were communicated clearly in the ePortfolio.

- Student posts pictures or other digital images to the ePortfolio. - Student posts pictures or other digital images to the ePortfolio and provides comments on how the sites, culture and history impacted his / her learning experience.

Maya Math and Architecture
Rubrics to Meet Course Objectives (Cumulative Blocks)
Performance	F-D	C	B	A
Course Elements	Unsatisfactory Performance	Acceptable Performance	Good Performance	Targeted Performance
Class Participation 15%	- Student Missed four or more classes/Team meetings or Combination	-Student missed less than four Classes/Team Meetings or Combination	- Student missed less than three Classes/Team Meetings or Combination	- Student missed less than two Class/Team Meetings or Combination
	- Student Failed to engage in sharing ideas with their team	- Student Demonstrated Participation in Case Study Report (Executive Summary)	- Student Demonstrated Participation in Case Study Presentation	- Student Demonstrated Effective Team Work as evidenced in BB
	- Student received negative feedback from all other team members	- Student Participated in Class Exercises and in Quizzes	- Student Students Participated in Class Discussion	- Student received positive feedback from all other team members
			Student Completed Course Electronic-Portfolio
Group Participation and Blackboard use 10%	Group Contract is not Posted on Message Board	- Group Message Board is used effectively for communication	- Group Demonstrated use of Problem Solving Techniques	- Group Demonstrated effective sharing of resources
	- Group did not post Group Meetings Minutes on BB group Message Board	- Group Minutes Posted Including members roles and what has transpired in meetings	- Group Demonstrated application of methods for Brainstorming- like c-map	- Group Demonstrated effective Sharing Innovative Ideas in blog format on Group Message Board
	- Group has only a few group files in the file exchange	- Group Meeting Minutes Include Satisfactory Details of Meetings	- Group Meetings Minutes Demonstrated Depth of Meetings	- Group Demonstrated effective assembly of written report from entire team on File Exchange

Midterm Presentation 5%
	- Student Demonstrated Poor preparation and lack of progress on overall PBL	- Student Demonstrated adequate preparation and sufficient progress on overall PBL	- Student Demonstrated good preparation and solid progress on overall PBL	- Student Demonstrated superior preparation and excellent progress on overall PBL


ePortfolio Presentation (Report) 30%	- Report Was Poorly Organized	- Report Was Clear and Concise	- Report Presented a Strong Thesis for the Posed Problem	- Report Presented a Strong Thesis for the Posed Problem and cited at least 2 leading experts in the field.
	- Report with Poor Structure	- Report was Organized	- Report Presented Persuasive Arguments and Recognize Opposing Views	- Report Demonstrated a Strong Understanding of the Maya's influence on today's world.
	- Report with Spelling and Grammar Problems	- Report with Strong Structures and No Grammar Problem	Report Demonstrated Interdisciplinary Knowledge Gained	- Report Demonstrated Strong Understanding of the Maya Culture
		- Report was Well Referenced	- Report Demonstrated Solid Research Base	- Report Demonstrated Relation between the Maya and other Contemporary cultures
Oral Report 10%	- Poorly Organized Presentation	- Clear and Concise Presentation	- Presentation of a Solid Thesis for the Posed Problem	- Presentation of a Strong thesis backed by leading experts.
	- Poor Transition Among Speakers	- Smooth Transition of Speakers	- Presentation of Convincing Arguments	- Presentation of All sides of the Argument and logical demonstration of why you chose your side.
	- Poor Quality of Visual Materials	- Good Quality of Visuals	- Demonstration of Interdisciplinary Knowledge Gained	- Report Demonstrated Strong Understanding of the Maya Culture
		- Smooth Transition of Visuals	- Demonstration of a level of Innovation in Presentation	- Demonstration of relationships between Maya technology and advancement compared to contemporary civilizations.
Capstone Experience 30%	- Student did not participate in the Capstone Experience	- Student participated in the Capstone Experience	- Student participated in the Capstone Experience	- Student participated in the Capstone Experience
		- Students contributions to their experience in Chiapas were poorly communicated in the ePortfolio or not communcated at all.	- Students contributions to their experience in Chiapas were communicated clearly in the ePortfolio.	- Students relates his / her experiences in Chiapas with the PBL his / her group participated. These relationships were communicated clearly in the ePortfolio.
			- Student posts pictures or other digital images to the ePortfolio.	- Student posts pictures or other digital images to the ePortfolio and provides comments on how the sites, culture and history impacted his / her learning experience.