First Summative Assessment Scoring Guide

Part I: Following Direction Scoring Guide

2 Points: The student follows the directions to accurately complete the task.

1 Point: The student follows the directions to partially complete the task. OR

1 Point: The student follows the directions to complete the task but the end result contains minor errors.

0 Points: Other

Note: Teacher may use Example of a Correct Response to check the sketch.  If the sketches differ, review the student’s written directions to determine the reason the student was unable to replicate the sketch. [Determine if the breakdown in communication was due to poorly articulated oral directions or failure on the part of the listener to follow the oral directions. If the latter is true, have the student give his/her oral directions to a student who has proven to be successful at following oral directions.]

Part II: Evaluation of Directions/Specifications

2 Points: The response includes a complete and reasonable explanation why the specifications are effective OR what could be added to make the specifications more effective.

1 Point: The response includes an overly general or simplistic explanation of why the specifications are effective OR what could be added to make the specifications more effective.

0 Points: Other

Part III: Content (Clarity and Comprehensiveness)

2 Points: The student writes directions allowing for accurate completion of the task.

1 Point: The student writes directions allowing for partial completion of the task. OR

1 Point: The student writes slightly flawed directions which most likely will result in minor errors in the finished product.

0 Points: Other

Part IV: Following Direction Scoring Guide

2 Points: The student follows the directions to accurately complete the task.

1 Point: The student follows the directions to partially complete the task. OR

1 Point: The student follows the directions to complete the task but the end result contains minor errors.

0 Points: Other

Note: Teacher may use Example of a Correct Response to check the sketch.  If the sketches differ, review the student’s written directions to determine the reason the student was unable to replicate the sketch. [Determine if the breakdown in communication was due to poorly articulated oral directions or failure on the part of the listener to follow the oral directions. If the latter is true, have the student give his/her oral directions to a student who has proven to be successful at following oral directions.]

Example of a Correct Response for Part I