Bio-Board Rubric

Using the rating scale below, I will rate the Bio-Board in each of the areas listed below.

not done	poor	below average	average	good	excellent	superior
0	(1-3)	(4-7)	(8-11)	(12-17)	(18-22)	(23-25)

 

1. The Bio-Board's coverage of the subject--does it make the reader aware of:   _____

-important dates in the subject's life
-the subject's role in important events of his/her time
-important contemporary world events
-the subject's achievements and/or importance in history
 

2. Selection of materials--look for a variety of devices to teach
about the subject:                                                                                                  _____
-drawings
-time-line
-printed or lettered text
-portraits and other illustrations
 

3. General appearance of the Bio-Board--does it achieve a pleasing visual effect: _____

-use of color
-effective arrangement of a number of different elements
-space filled up without appearing cluttered
-quality of the printed/lettered text
 

4. Overall impression of the Bio-Board:                                                                 _____

-does it show evidence of careful research and preparation?
-is it successful in teaching the reader about its subject?
-is it creative in the presentation of materials?
 
 

5. Read the board carefully and respond to the questions:                                         _____

Are the questions of the required number and type (ten short-answer questions? Are the questions well thought out and clearly expressed? Do the questions cover all aspects of the subject's life & times? Can the questions be readily answered from reading the board? Would the questions be a fair test of the board's contents? Is the bibliography complete and accurate?
 

                                     Total Score _____