Rubric


 * __Grading__:** Each group's final product will be graded according to the following rubric. If you have any questions or concerns, please ask your teacher as soon as possible. You will also be completing self and peer-evaluations in your class journals.

**Technical Report**
 * **Category** || **3** || **2** || **1** || 0 ||
 * **Collection of Raw Data** || Raw data is clearly presented. The variables measured are directly related to the performance task and show careful consideration in their reason for being chosen. || Raw data is presented in a relatively clear manner. The variables measured may not provide the most meaningful connections for answering the performance task question. || Raw data is presented in an unclear manner. Data is insufficient in creating a meaningful mathematical model. || Raw data is not presented, or is not related to performance task. ||
 * **Visual Representations of Data** || Data is represented in multiple forms in order to provide a complete picture. Visual representation of data includes no errors. || Visual representation of the data includes at most a few minor flaws. Multiple representations may be used, if appropriate. || Visual representation of the data is incomplete or inaccurate. Additional helpful representations are not included. || No visual representation of the data is provided ||
 * **Creation of Mathematical Model(s)** || Calculations are correct and explanation of modeling process is clear and accurate. || Calculations and explanation of modeling process may lack some clarity or contain a minor error. || Calculations or explanation of modeling process lack sufficient detail and/or may contain a major error. || Calculations and explanation of modeling procedure not included or deeply flawed. ||
 * **Explanation of Mathematical Model(s)** || Model is explained in complete detail with accurate mathematical terms. || Model is explained in significant detail using mathematical terms. One or two minor errors or ambiguities may exist. || Model is explained using mathematical terms, but lacks sufficient detail or includes serious errors. || Model is not explained using mathematical terms or is explained incorrectly. ||
 * **Conclusions Regarding Mathematical Model(s)** || Conclusions are rooted in solid mathematical reasoning, are thorough, and are clearly presented. || Conclusions are mathematically sound and are fairly well explained. || Conclusions are only loosely connected to modeling results or lack sufficient detail. || No conclusions are given, or given conclusions do not logically stem from data. ||
 * **Media Report to Public** ||
 * **Category** || **3** || **2** || **1** || 0 ||
 * **Visual Representation to Public** || Media includes one or more visuals which are accurate and clearly report useful mathematical information. || Media includes one or more relevant visual aid with at most a minor error or incomplete element. || Media includes a relevant visual aid with a serious error. || Media lacks any relevant visual aid. ||
 * **Prediction Regarding Hypothetical Student Performance** || Prediction is accurately created using mathematical model and is clearly explained. || Prediction is accurately created using mathematical model, but is not sufficiently explained. || Prediction is created using model, but contains a major error. || No prediction regarding a hypothetical student is presented, or prediction is not rooted in results of modeling. ||
 * **Recommendations Based on Model(s)** || Recommendation is presented and is clearly supported by research. Clear explanation regarding how the recommendation was made and degree of confidence is presented. || Recommendation is presented and is solidly supported by research. Explanation of confidence in recommendation is not complete. || Recommendation is only weakly supported by results of research. || No recommendation for public action is given, or recommendation does not stem from research. ||