Criteria

Outstanding
4

Satisfactorily
3

Developing
2

Needs Improvement
1

Content

Shows students
deep and through
understanding of
scientific concepts
learned; able to apply
knowledge to novel
and relevant
situations
The material reflects
deliberate, careful
and thorough
planning. It has a
strong educational
value. The
information is
presented in an
interesting and logical
fashion.
Shows originality and
innovation in
activities and
materials done.

Show students
correct understanding
of concepts learned;
able to apply
knowledge to relevant
situations

Shows students
inadequate
understanding of
concepts; able to
apply knowledge but
to an already known
situation

Shows students lack

of understanding of
concepts; not able to
apply knowledge to
new situations

The material reflects

adequate planning. It
is educational and the
information is
presented in a logical
order.

The material reflects

minimal planning. It
has weak educational
value and some
information is
presented illogically.

The material reflects

insufficient planning.
It is hard to follow and
lacks educational
value.

Shows
resourcefulness in
activities and
materials done.

Shows
resourcefulness in
some activities and
materials done; A lot
of work is barrowed
from other resources.

Material provides
reader or audience
with substantial
reason to take action.
Impact is sufficient.

Some parts of the

material are
confusing thus
weakening the impact
of the message on
the reader.

Shows no originality
and lack of creativity
in activities and
materials. Work is
entirely copied
without any
acknowledgement of
the original source.
Material is vague
about the proper
course of action to
take. Impact is low.

Planning and
Organization

Creativity

Impact

Material is highly
stimulating and
immediately
mobilizes the reader
or audience ti initiate
action. Impact is
high.