Criteria

Beginning

1

Developing

2

Accomplished

3

Exemplary

4

Score/Comment

Literacy

                        Knowledge of appropriate language used   

                                          throughout the task in addition with specific terms.

No knowledge of language and terms.

Effectively found appropriate terms, however was unable to grasp an understanding of the meaning and context of the language.

Shows general understanding of some terms and was able to apply those in the classroom.

Established ability to apply acquired knowledge in classroom conversation. Shows strong understanding of the language.

Creativity

                                  Ability to use the full extent of their imagination.

Shows no creativity or use of imagination.

Demonstrates basic ability to use their imagination when completing tasks.

Demonstrates good ability to use their imagination resulting in creative work outcomes.

Extensive use of imagination. Able to independently apply creativity in presenting and completing all tasks.

                           Geographical Knowledge

                                                             Understanding of geographical locations and mapping abilities.

Unable to interpret maps.

Can make basic interpretations of the contents of a map.

Can confidently interpret a map and identify main geographical areas of the world.

Demonstrates excellent mapping skills, understanding all main concepts and confidently interpreting maps.

Research

                         Ability to utilise a range of research skills.

Did not use research resources

to gather information.

Used one resource only. Demonstrated little evidence of research skills.

Used few resources, demonstrated basic researching abilities.

Used a vast range of resources, established excellent research abilities.

    Presentation

                                                                     Ability to present findings in a clear, creative and organised manner.

Demonstrated no effort or organisation.

Poorly organised, lacked creativity and clarity.

Good presentation efforts. Basic level of creativity, good organisation.

Excellent presentation of research findings. Presentation was very well-organised, creative and original.

          Team work skills

                 Working cooperatively in small teams.

Showed no effort to cooperate.

Demonstrated ability to cooperate on a basic level.

Worked well in a team, good communication skills.

Showed excellent team work skills, was able to communicate very well with others.