This document provides an evaluation rubric for a Musical Instruments WebQuest project. It evaluates students on group dynamics, instrument family and individual instrument notes, PowerPoint content and appearance, individual and group presentations. Areas are scored on a 1 to 4 scale, with 4 being the highest, based on completion, accuracy, organization, spelling/grammar, fluency and clarity of presentation. The PowerPoint slides and notes must meet certain criteria before receiving a final grade.

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Musical Instruments Webquest
Evaluation
PowerPoint slides will be graded before they are given to the Digital Specialist and Editor-in-Chief
for final edits. Notes and PowerPoint must be complete (score of 2 or higher) before they can be
turned in for your final grade.
Group Dynamics
1- Difficulties with group dynamics severely impact progress and achievement.
2- Some difficulty with decision making, taking turns, respecting others, and/or active
participation.
3- Group members interact positively. All contribute on a regular basis.
4- Group members interact positively. All are actively involved at all time.
Instrument Family Notes (Group)
1- Instrument Family pages are incomplete.
2- Instrument Family Notes (four pages) are complete. Incorrect information totals more than
25%.
3- Instrument Family Notes (four pages) are complete. Information is at least 75% accurate.
4- Instrument Family Notes (four pages) are complete, accurate and comprehensive.
Instrument Notes (Individual)
1- Instrument Notes are incomplete.
2- Instrument Notes (four pages) are complete. Incorrect information totals more than 25%.
3- Instrument Notes (four pages) are complete. Information is at least 75% accurate.
4- Instrument Notes (four pages) are complete, accurate and comprehensive.
PowerPoint Content (Individual)
1- Slide criteria in Process Step 6 is not met.
2- All slide criteria in Process Step 6 is met. Information lacks organization and accuracy and/or
has many spelling or grammar errors.
3- All slide criteria in Process Step 6 is met. All information is accurate and most is organized. No
more than 3 spelling errors.
4- All slide criteria in Process Step 6 is met. All Information is organized and accurate. No
misspellings or grammatical errors.
PowerPoint Appearance (Individual)
1- Slides are difficult to read and graphics detract from content.
2- Slides are difficult to read or graphics detract from content.
3- Background makes it easy to see text. Font size/style easy to read.
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4- Background makes it easy to see text. Font size/style easy to read. Layout/theme is the same
for all slides and supports the theme.
Presentation (Individual)
1- Speaker is unsure of what to say. Problems with fluency, clarity and volume.
2- Speaker knows what to say. Problems with fluency, clarity and volume.
3- Speaker knows what to say and speaks in a clear, loud voice most of the time.
4- Speaker knows what to say, speaks in a clear, loud voice and make eye contact with the
audience.
Presentation (Group)
1- Group is not adequately prepared. Discussion is needed in order for group to proceed and/or
slides have not been compiled into one presentation.
2- Students know whose turn it is and slides have been compiled into one presentation.
3- Students know whose turn it is and transition well between speakers. Slides have been
compiled and layout/theme is the same for all slides. Some misspellings or grammatical errors.
4- Students know whose turn it is and transition well between speakers. Slides have been
compiled and layout/theme is the same for all slides. No misspellings or grammatical errors.
PowerPoint and musical examples fit into the flow smoothly.
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