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Spreadsheet

Entered all data correctly; used formulas correctly; used formatting techniques to design spreadsheet.

Entered all data correctly; used formulas correctly.

Entered all data correctly; attempted to use formulas.

Entered most data correctly; attempted to use formulas.

Type of Graph Chosen

Graph fits the data well and makes it easy to interpret.

Graph is adequate and does not distort the data, but interpretation of the data is somewhat difficult.

Graph distorts the data somewhat and interpretation of the data is somewhat difficult.

Graph seriously distorts the data making interpretation almost impossible.

Summarize Findings

Detailed summary with supporting information beyond required elements; met or exceeded length and/or format requirements; able to import graph.

Summary included required elements; met length and format requirements; able to import graph.

Brief summary with few details; some attempt to draw conclusions from data; some attempt to meet length and format requirements; able to import graph.

Brief summary with few details; no attempt to draw conclusions from data; did not meet requirements for length; did not use proper format; able to import graph.

Worksheets

All required worksheet completed neatly and accurately.

All required worksheets completed accurately.

All required worksheets completed.

Most worksheets completed.

Poster

The poster is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness. There are no spelling or punctuation errors.

The poster is attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness. There is 1 spelling or punctuation error.

The poster is acceptably attractive though it may be a bit messy. There are 2 spelling or punctuation errors.

The poster is distractingly messy or very poorly designed. It is not attractive. There are more than 2 spelling or punctuation errors.

Use of Class Time

Used time well during each class period. Focused on getting the project done. Never distracted others.

Used time well during each class period. Usually focused on getting the project done and never distracted others.

Used some of the time well during each class period. There was some focus on getting the project done but occasionally distracted others.

Did not use class time to focus on the project OR often distracted others.