8TH GRADE TECHNOLOGY RUBRIC
* Standards, benchmarks, and grade level expectations will be written as number:number:grade:
standard 1, benchmark 1 will be written as 1:1:8th. All will be scored on a 4-1 proficiency
leveling, with 3 showing fulfillment of 8th grade level proficiencies.
* The type of assessments are listed below; formative (work-in-progress) assessments will be
sent as students are learning skills while summative assessments will be part of project grades.
formative (skills check) assessment summative (project) assessment
Name: Grade: 8 th
Assessment / work covered:
Standard 1: The student will understand human, cultural, and social issues related to the
access of information and practice legal and ethical behavior.
1:1:8th: Demonstrate responsible use of community property.
1 2 3 4
1:2:8th: Cite print/electronic information sources.
1 2 3 4
Standard 2: The student will employ the appropriate tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.
2:1:8th: Locate library materials with advance search methods.
1 2 3 4
2:2:8th: Use advanced search techniques to navigate multiple site searches, independently.
1 2 3 4
Standard 3:The student will demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts,
systems, and operations.
3:1:8th: Develop a document using a word processing program including headers/footers and
adjusting margins, independently.
1 2 3 4
3:2:8th: Gather, enter, and analyze data using a spreadsheet, independently.
1 2 3 4
3:3:8th: Develop keyboard capabilities to use touch typing techniques at a level of 25 WPM
and 90% accuracy on three minute timing.
1 2 3 4
Standard 4: The student will demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop
innovative products and processes using technology.
4:1:8th: Apply existing knowledge or research to generate a product using technology,
independently.
1 2 3 4