Rubric for Assessing Activity
#2: 
Paleolithic Artwork Database
The purpose of this task is twofold. First, the activity is structured so that students will focus on key aspects of the Paleolithic art site. Second students will learn how to record and organize information so that it can be accessed and used in the future. Thus each student’s work will be assessed along the following dimensions:
Name: ____________________________ Date: ____________
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Dimension |
Excellent, Very well done. You’ve met or exceeded expectations! |
Very Good |
Good but could benefit from focused revisions |
Poor/Not
Acceptable |
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Accuracy of information obtained |
All the information provided is accurate and stated clearly. Names are spelled correctly. |
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No significant errors and few minor errors. |
Significant factual errors on various topics. |
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Adequacy of information obtained |
All relevant information is included with little or no unnecessary information included. |
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Most significant information is included but there are some omissions and inclusion of unnecessary information |
Significant pieces of information are omitted. |
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Accuracy of entering information into EXCEL or 3x5 index cards |
Information of all the topics is entered appropriately in the database.
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Few errors in the placement of information in the database.
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Many errors and/or significant omissions in the placement of information into categories in the database |
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Potential utility of the information in a database |
Someone using this information in a database could readily compare this Paleolithic art site with different sites and do so with confidence. |
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Someone using this information in a database may find useful information but would need to be cautious about the accuracy or completeness of the information |
Someone using this information in a database would be dissatisfied and frustrated with the content regarding this Paleolithic art site. |
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