Final Evaluation Rubric
Maps, Charts & Tables
4 - All of the information contained in the maps, charts and tables is
accurate and is neatly done.
3 - Most of the information contained in the maps, charts and tables is
accurate and is neatly done.
2 - There are some inaccuracies contained in the maps, charts and tables and
they are somewhat messy – lacking final editing.
1 - There are major inaccuracies contained in the maps, charts and tables
and they are poorly done or incomplete.
Essays
4 - Outstanding job! This essay scores a 4 in content, organization and
style and a 2 for conventions on the WASL (Washington Assessment of Student
Learning) Rubric.
3 - Good Job! This essay scores at least a 3 for content, organization and
style and a 2 for conventions on the WASL Rubric.
2 - Improving! This essay scores at least a 2 for content, organization and
style and a 2 for conventions on the WASL Rubric.
1 - Needs Work! This essay scores below a 2 for content, organization and
style and below a 2 for conventions on the WASL Rubric.
Narratives
4 - Outstanding job! This narrative scores a 4 in content, organization and
style, and a 2 for conventions on the WASL (Washington Assessment of Student
Learning) Rubric. The narrative accurately includes at least 4 references
to the region.
3 - Good Job! This narrative scores at least a 3 for content, organization
and style, and a 2 for conventions on the WASL Rubric. The narrative
accurately includes at least 3 references to the region.
2 - Improving! This narrative scores at least a 2 for content, organization
and style, and a 2 for conventions on the WASL Rubric. The narrative
accurately includes at least 2 references to the region.
1 - Needs Work! This narrative scores below a 2 for content, organization
and style, and below a 2 for conventions on the WASL Rubric. The narrative
accurately includes 1 reference or no references to the region.
Creative Tasks (e.g. fact sheet, recipe, poster)
4 - The creative task is neatly and accurately done. It is ready for
publishing. It includes at least 4 illustrations.
3 - The creative task is mostly neatly done, with minor inaccuracies. It
includes at least 3 illustrations.
2 - The creative task has major inaccuracies (e.g. incorrect information)
and is messy. It includes at least 2 illustrations.
1 - The creative task is incomplete, has major inaccuracies and is messy –
needing substantial work before publishing. It includes only 1, or no
illustrations.
*Note* - You must score a 3 or better average on the entire project to win
the coveted Mercator Prize!!!
