PED212.W3A1.04.2015

Description:


Total Possible Score: 12.00

Describes the Stages of Motor Development for Young Children

Total: 1.00

Distinguished - Accurately and comprehensively describes the stages of motor development for young children.

Proficient - Describes the stages of motor development for young children. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Minimally describes stages of motor development. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe stages of motor development; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The description of the stages of motor development for young children is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Discusses the Importance of Physical Activity and Provides Examples

Total: 3.00

Distinguished - Provides a well-structured and highly detailed discussion of the importance of physical activity for a developing child and provides relevant examples.

Proficient - Provides a discussion of the importance of physical activity for a developing child and provides mostly relevant examples. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Provides a minimal discussion of the importance of physical activity for a developing child and provides somewhat relevant examples. Several details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to discuss the importance of physical activity for a developing child; however, examples are not provided or are not relevant. Significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The discussion of the importance of physical activity is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Discusses the Impact of Families and Community

Total: 3.00

Distinguished - Provides a well-structured and highly detailed discussion of the impact of families and community on children’s health and physical activity.

Proficient - Provides a discussion of the impact of families and community on children’s health and physical activity. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Provides a limited discussion of the impact of families and community. Several details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to discuss the impact of families and community on children’s health and physical activity; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The discussion of the impact of families and community on children’s health and physical activity is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Identifies Examples of Physical Activities and Healthy Eating Practices

Total: 1.50

Distinguished - Clearly identifies at least three examples of physical activities and at least three examples of healthy eating practices that families can implement at home.

Proficient - Identifies at least three examples of physical activities and at least three examples of healthy eating practices that families can implement at home. One of the examples is not appropriate.

Basic - Identifies three examples of physical activities and three examples of healthy eating practices that families can implement at home. Two of the examples are not appropriate.

Below Expectations - Attempts to identify at least three examples of physical activities and at least three examples of healthy eating practices that families can implement at home; however, three or more of the examples are not  appropriate.

Non-Performance - The identification of examples of physical activities and healthy eating practices is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Identifies Local Resources

Total: 1.50

Distinguished - Clearly identifies at least three local resources for families to make healthy lifestyle choices within the community.

Proficient - Identifies at least three local resources for families to make healthy lifestyle choices within the community. One of the identified resources is not appropriate.

Basic - Identifies at least two local resources for families to make healthy lifestyle choices within the community. One of the identified resources is not appropriate.

Below Expectations - Attempts to identify at least three local resources for families to make healthy lifestyle choices within the community; however, most or all of the identified resources are not appropriate.

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


Written Communication: Context of and Purpose for Writing

Total: 0.34

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: Content Development

Total: 0.34

Distinguished - Uses appropriate, pertinent, and persuasive content to discover and develop sophisticated ideas within the context of the discipline, shaping the work as a whole.

Proficient - Uses appropriate and pertinent content to discover ideas within the context of the discipline, shaping the work as a whole.

Basic - Uses appropriate and pertinent content, but does not apply it toward discovering or developing ideas. Overall, content assists in shaping the written work.

Below Expectations - Uses content, though it may be unrelated or inappropriate to the topic. Content does not contribute toward the development of the written work, and may distract the reader from its purpose.

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


Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics

Total: 0.33

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 meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors, and is very 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: Length Requirement

Total: 0.33

Distinguished - The paper meets the specific length requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

Proficient - The paper closely meets the length requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

Basic - The paper meets over half of the length requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

Below Expectations - A fraction of the length requirement is completed.

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


Written Communication: APA Requirement

Total: 0.33

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: Resource Requirement

Total: 0.33

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.