Waipahu High School Senior Project

Culminating Activity Evaluation Rubric

Student Name:

On Campus Mentor Name:

On Campus Mentor Signature: Date:

To be accepted, a student’s culminating activity must demonstrate a clear connection to his/her

20+ project hours and the research topic.
Scoring: 4 = Exceeds (Superior effort, creativity, and quality is evident)
3 = Meets (A good amount of effort and thoughtfulness is evident)
2 = Approaching (Exhibits some creativity, effort, or thought went into completion of the
final product)
1 = Well Below (Exhibits a lack of effort or thought went into completion of the final
product)

Section I – Product Quality: Culminating activity clearly demonstrates a connection to the student’s 20+
project hours and research topic
4 3 2 1 N/A

Planning, management & Student demonstrates exceptional

follow-through organizational skill and focus
GLO #1: Self-Directed (Does final activity seem rushed or
Learner thoughtfully planned?)

Product is visually appealing and

Aesthetics
demonstrates a commitment to
GLO #4: Quality Producer
excellence (if applicable)

Student provides clear and

convincing evidence that the research
Rigorous and Relevant
is relevant to the area of interest. The
GLO #4: Quality Producer
depth and complexity of the project’s
scope is especially strong.

Section II – Collaboration: Student demonstrates ability to interact and communicate effectively with
people.
4 3 2 1 N/A
Clearly Some Unclear No N/A
With Project Advisor
GLO#4: Complex Thinker Project Advisor’s input is evident in
GLO#5: Effective the student’s culminating activity
Communicator
 Section III – Challenge Component: Student’s final activity showed a personal
learning stretch and growth
4 3 2 1 N/A
Activity chosen was realistic,
Impact
thoughtful and demonstrated its
GLO #2: Community
impact to the student, the school,
Contributor
and/or the larger community
GLO #3: Complex Thinker
(Why this activity?)

• Demonstrated a high level of

Personal Growth challenge
GLO#1: Self Directed • Significant endeavor
Learner • New learning clearly evident
• Evidence of personal growth

Technology Effective and ethical use of

GLO #6: Effective and technology evident in the project as a
Ethical User of Technology whole (if applicable)

Final Score Minimum passing score requires no ratings below 3

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