ECE354.W2A1.09.2013

Description:


Total Possible Score: 10.00

Analyzes Two Different Children and Describes at Least Three Different Developmental Areas That Are Covered

Total: 4.00

Distinguished - Comprehensively analyzes two different children from the checklists, including the children’s ages, strengths, and developmental concerns. Thoroughly describes at least three different developmental areas. The analysis and description are well supported by scholarly sources.

Proficient - Analyzes two different children from the checklists, including the children’s ages, strengths, and developmental concerns. Describes at least three different developmental areas. The analysis and description are supported by scholarly sources but may be slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Partially analyzes two different children from the checklists, including the children’s ages, strengths, and developmental concerns. Briefly describes at least two different developmental areas. The analysis or description is not sufficiently supported by scholarly sources and/or is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Minimally analyzes two different children from the checklists, including the children’s ages, strengths, and/or developmental concerns. Insufficiently describes at least one developmental area. The analysis and the description are not supported by scholarly sources and/or are significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The analysis of the two children and the description of at least three developmental areas are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.


Creates an Activity for One Item on Each Checklist to Address the Skill Needs of Each Child

Total: 2.00

Distinguished - Creates a comprehensive activity for one item on each checklist to address the skill needs of each child. The activities are well supported by scholarly sources.

Proficient - Creates an activity for one item on each checklist to address the skill needs of each child. The activities are supported by scholarly sources but are slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Creates an activity for one item on each checklist to address the skill needs of each child. The activities are mostly supported by scholarly sources but are underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Creates an activity for one item on each checklist to address the skill needs of each child. The activities are only somewhat supported by scholarly sources and are significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The activities to address the skill needs of each child are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.


Includes a Rationale That Explains the Purpose of Each Activity

Total: 2.00

Distinguished - Includes a comprehensive rationale that thoroughly explains the purpose of each activity.

Proficient - Includes a rationale that explains the purpose of each activity. The rationale is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Includes a rationale that briefly explains the purpose of each activity. The rationale is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to include a rationale that explains the purpose of each activity; however, the rationale is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The rationale that explains the purpose of the activities is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Written Communication: Evidence and Sources

Total: 0.50

Distinguished - Demonstrates consistent use of reliable, appropriate sources and/or evidence to support ideas that are situated within the discipline and genre of the writing.

Proficient - Demonstrates mostly consistent use of reliable sources that are appropriate to the discipline and genre of the writing. Sources offer some support to the ideas in the writing.

Basic - Demonstrates somewhat inconsistent use of sources that are mostly reliable to the discipline and genre of the writing. Sources offer very little support to the ideas in the writing.

Below Expectations - Inconsistently utilizes sources and/or evidence in the writing. Such sources/evidence may also be unrelated, offering no support to the ideas in the writing.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Written Communication: Context and Purpose for Writing

Total: 0.50

Distinguished - Demonstrates methodical application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is evident and easy to understand. Summaries, quotes, and/or paraphrases fit naturally into the sentences and paragraphs. Paper flows smoothly.

Proficient - Demonstrates sufficient application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is, for the most part, clear and easy to understand. There are some problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper flows somewhat smoothly.

Basic - Demonstrates a limited understanding of organization and presentation of content in written work. The purpose of the writing is somewhat evident, but may not be integrated throughout the assignment. There are many problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly in all sections.

Below Expectations - Organization and presentation of content is extremely limited. The purpose of the writing is unclear. There is little or no blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly when read.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics

Total: 0.25

Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors, and is very easy to understand.

Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors, and is mostly easy to understand.

Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors, which may slightly distract the reader.

Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors, which distract the reader.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Written Communication: APA Formatting

Total: 0.25

Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.

Proficient - Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors.

Basic - Exhibits basic knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements.

Below Expectations - Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as APA.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Written Communication: Page Requirement

Total: 0.25

Distinguished - The length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages.

Proficient - The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages.

Basic - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of correctly formatted pages.

Below Expectations - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of correctly formatted pages. 

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Written Communication: Resource Requirement

Total: 0.25

Distinguished - Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Proficient - Uses required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Basic - Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly.

Below Expectations - Uses inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.