ROSYTH SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES PROJECT
Assessment Rubric 
 
  
Understanding 
 
Little or no understanding
of subject 
Minimal understanding
of subject
Excellent grasp
of subject
Time Management 
 
Poor management
of time
 Able to manage time reasonably well
Excellent time
management 
Independence 
 
 Plenty ofexternal help
 Some external help
 Little external help 
Teamwork
Does not participate
Able to participate 
 
Participates & takes on leadership roles
Content 
Hardly reflects theme, inaccurate
Reflects theme, generally accurate
Clearly reflects theme, accurate 
Research 
 
Little evidence of research
Some evidence of research
 Thoroughly researched 
Interpretation 
 
Information is copied and unedited
Some information is edited
Information is edited, well-interpreted 
Layout / 
Graphics
Uninteresting design & 
layout /  Few or little use
of graphics
Interesting design & 
layout /  Graphics relate
to the text & project
Creativity shown in design and layout /Graphics
explain, reinforce and enhance text & project
Organisation 
Information lacks organisation 
Information logically presented
 
Information classified and organised with effective headings 
Print 
 
 Untidy and cannot be
easily read
Legible and clear 
 
Neat, clear and careful attention given to print
Oral Presentation  
 
Inaccurate, does not
explain concisely
Acceptable, articulate 
ability
Articulate, explanation
concise
Presentation Aids  
 
None used
Some visual aids used
Materials varied, adequately and appropriately used 
 
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