Category 4 3 2 1

Use of Class
Time
Used time well
during each class
period. Focused
on getting the
project done.
Never distracted
others
Used time well
during each class
period. Usually
focused on
getting the
project done and
never distracted
others.
Used some of
the time well
during each class
period. There
was some focus
on getting the
project done but
occasionally
distracted others
Did not use class
time to focus on
the project OR
often distracted
others.
Graphics -
Originality
Several of the
graphics used on
the poster
reflect a
exceptional
degree of
student
creativity in their
creation and/or
display
One or two of
the graphics
used on the
poster reflect
student
creativity in their
creation and/or
display
The graphics are
made by the
student, but are
based on the
designs or ideas
of others.
No graphics
made by the
student are
included
Required
Elements
The poster
includes all
required
elements as well
as additional
information
All required
elements are
included on the
poster.
All but 1 of the
required
elements are
included on the
poster
Several required
elements were
missing
Content -
Accuracy
At least 7
accurate facts
are displayed on
the poster.
5-6 accurate
facts are
displayed on the
poster.
3-4 accurate
facts are
displayed on the
poster
Less than 3
accurate facts
are displayed on
the poster
Grammar There are no
grammatical
mistakes on the
poster
There is 1
grammatical
mistake on the
poster.
There are 2
grammatical
mistakes on the
poster
There are more
than 2
grammatical
mistakes on the
poster
Labels All items of
importance on
the poster are
clearly labelled
with labels that
can be read from
at least 3 ft.
away
Almost all items
of importance on
the poster are
clearly labelled
with labels that
can be read from
at least 3 ft.
away
Several items of
importance on
the poster are
clearly labelled
with labels that
can be read from
at least 3 ft.
away
Labels are too
small to view OR
no important
items were
labelled

Poster Generic Rubric
Check list to evaluate posters
Aspects to evaluate Yes No
1. The presentation is creative


2. Make use of the images asked

3. Make use of design themes

4. Make the use of shapes

5. Make use of images tools

6. Show the names of the
students grade , level and
school


Criteria 1 2 3 4
Organization Clutter, no definitive
sections, all over the
place
Not all sections
present
No heading,
but sectioned
Hard to
follow, requires
assistance
Missing parts
Obvious
refinement
required
All present
but unclear
Must reread
for clarity
Some
evidence of
refinement
Defined
sections
Clear headings
Flows nicely to
assist the reader
without help
Finished
product
Creativity Bland, no variability
No use of colour or
diagrams
Boring to look at,
does not catch your
attention
Interest, motivation,
effort and time
obviously absent
Very little use
of colour or
pictures but
enough to
engage and
hold attention
Some use of
colour,
diagrams, etc.
Will engage
but will not
stimulate
Interesting,
engaging,
visually
stimulating
Aesthetically
appealing use of
colour,
diagrams and
text
Interest,
motivation,
effort and time
obviously
present
Science
Content and
Literacy
No analysis of
science topic
No explanation
No science specific
connection
No use of resources
Poor
explanation
Inaccurate
science
connection
Misinterprets
the science
One resource
for sure
science
connection
present but
could be
developed
further
More than
one resource
present
Appropriate
dsl
Concept fully
and properly
explained
Insight present
Science
specific
connection
made
Content is
accurate,
comprehensive
and well
supported
Excellent use
of resources
Level and
Difficulty of
Understanding
Task difficulty not
suitable for grade
level/not related to
science (too easy)
Superficial/irrelevant
task
Explanation
describes
minimal level
of validity
Needs serious
refinement
Task difficulty
could be
increased or
developed
Some level of
understanding
shown
Difficulty
appropriate for
grade level
Understanding
present and
apparent