Unit 9: Probability and Statistics
Teacher Rubric
1.
Prepare a question for investigation (3 marks)
3
Excellent
Shows depth of understanding of
potential data collection problems
2
Adequate
Shows some understanding of potential
data collection problems
1
Not Yet Adequate
Shows little understanding of potential
data collection problems
Question is written in a way that avoids
data collection problems
Question is written in a way that avoids
some data collection problems
Question is written in a way that avoids
few data collection problems
Accurate and precise in identifying data
collection problems
Partially accurate in identifying data
collection problems
Limited accuracy in identifying data
collection problems
Comments:
/3
2.
Select a population or sample (2 marks)
2
Excellent
Shows depth of understanding and is able
to clearly explain their choice of a sample
or a population for their survey
1
Adequate
Shows some understanding and is able to
somewhat explain their choice of a
sample or a population for their survey
If a sample is used, shows depth of
understanding of the appropriate method
used to select the sample
If a sample is used, shows some
understanding of the appropriate method
used to select the sample
0
Incomplete
Does not select a population or a sample
Does not explain their choice of whether
to use a population or a sample
If a sample is used, does not explain the
method used to select the sample
Comments:
/2
3.
Collect the data (4 marks)
4
Excellent
Selects and uses
appropriate strategies to
design highly effective
data collection plans to
answer specific
questions
3
Proficient
Selects and uses
appropriate strategies to
design successful data
collection plans to
answer specific
questions
2
Adequate
With limited help,
selects and uses some
strategies to design
partially successful data
collection plans
(flawed) to answer
specific questions
1
Not Yet Adequate
Does not select and use
appropriate strategies to
design successful data
collection plans to
answer specific
questions
0
Incomplete
Data is not collected
No information is
provided on the data
collection process
Comments:
/4
4.
Display the collected data in an appropriate manner (5 marks)
5
Excellent
Graphs and tables are
very neat and clear
4
Proficient
Graphs and tables
are mostly neat and
clear
3
Good
Graphs and tables
are somewhat neat
and clear
2
Adequate
Graphs and tables
have adequate
neatness and
clarity
1
Not Yet Adequate
Graphs and tables
have limited
neatness and clarity
Graphs and tables
contain all of the
appropriate labels
Graphs and tables
contain most of the
appropriate labels
Graphs and tables
contain many of
the appropriate
labels
Graphs and tables
contain some of
the appropriate
labels
Graphs and tables
contain few of the
appropriate labels
Shows depth of
understanding in
selecting appropriate
graphs and tables for
their data
Shows
understanding in
selecting
appropriate graphs
and tables for their
data
Shows some
understanding in
selecting
appropriate graphs
and tables for their
data
Shows adequate
understanding in
selecting
appropriate graphs
and tables for their
data
Shows little
understanding in
selecting
appropriate graphs
and labels for their
data
Comments:
/5
0
Incomplete
Data is not
displayed
5.
Analyze your data (3 marks)
3
Excellent
Presents and explains
reasoning about the results of
the data collection with
precision and thoroughness
2
Adequate
Presents and explains
reasoning about the results of
the data collection with partial
clarity; may be incomplete
1
Not Yet Adequate
Does little to present and
explain procedures clearly and
completely
0
Incomplete
Data is not analyzed
1
Not Yet Adequate
Shows little understanding of
- Problems with data
collection
- Appropriate sample
selection
- Valid conclusions
- Changes that could
be made
0
Incomplete
Data is not evaluated
Comments:
/3
6.
Evaluate your plan (3 marks)
3
Excellent
Shows depth of understanding
of
- Problems with data
collection
- Appropriate sample
selection
- Valid conclusions
- Changes that could
be made
2
Adequate
Shows some understanding of
- Problems with data
collection
- Appropriate sample
selection
- Valid conclusions
- Changes that could
be made
Comments:
/3
7.
Final submission (10 marks)
1 mark for including each project element (6 marks)
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Title and survey question
Explanation of population or sample selection
Data collection method and table
Graphs
Data analysis
Evaluation of plan
/6
Poster Rubric
4
Excellent
Poster is well organized.
3
Proficient
Poster is mostly organized.
2
Adequate
Poster is somewhat organized.
1
Not Yet Adequate
Poster shows limited
organization.
Poster is clear and neat; text is
easily readable.
Poster is mostly clear and
neat; text is readable.
Poster is somewhat clear and
neat; text is somewhat
readable.
Poster shows limited clarity
and neatness; text is limited in
readability.
Poster is very visually
appealing.
Poster is visually appealing.
Poster is somewhat visually
appealing.
Poster is limited in visual
appeal.
Comments:
/4
Overall comments:
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Total:
/30