PORTFOLIO COVER SHEET
Project #1 – “Shark Tank” Presentation (15)
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Project #2 –Making Money in the Stock Market (20)
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Project #3 – Project of Choice (20)
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Project #4 – Foreign Development Plan (20)
Project #5 – Final Exam (25)
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Total Score:
/100
Marking Period 1:
Marking Period 2:
Final Average:
“Shark Tank” Presentation
Inadequate 0-9
Adequate 10-11
Strong 12-13
Outstanding 14-15
CATEGORY
There is no clear
plan for the
organization of
information.
Some information
is logically
sequenced.
Most information is Information is
organized in a
organized in a clear,
clear, logical way. logical way.
Sequencing of
Information
Background makes Background
it
difficult to see text orgenerally does not
competes with otherdetract from text or
graphics on the page.
other graphics.
Background does
not detract from
text or other
graphics.
Background
enhances text or
other graphics, and
grabs the viewers’
attention.
Background
Several graphics
are unattractive
AND detract from
the content of the
presentation. OR
there are no
graphics.
Graphics do not
seem to support
the theme/content
of the presentation
or there are very
few used.
A few graphics are
not attractive or
there are few
graphics used.
No animation,
sound, or videos
are used.
All graphics are
attractive (size and
colors) and support
the theme/content of
the presentation.
Animation, sound, or
videos are used to
engage the viewer.
Use of Graphics
Font formatting
makes it very
difficult to read the
material.
Font formatting has
been carefully
planned to
complement the
content. It may be
a little hard to read.
Font formats have
been carefully
planned to
enhance
readability.
Font formats (e.g.,
Text - Font
color, bold, italic) have Choice &
been carefully
Formatting
planned to enhance
readability and
content.
Presentation has
multiple
grammatical
and/or spelling
errors.
Presentation has 12 misspellings and
some grammatical
errors.
Presentation has
Presentation has no
1-2 misspellings,
misspellings or
but no grammatical grammatical errors.
errors.
Project is lacking
several key
elements and has
inaccuracies that
make it a poor
advertisement.
Project is missing
more than one key
piece of information
needed to attract
investors.
Project includes
most information
needed to attract
investors, but is
lacking one key
element.
Project includes all
Effectiveness
information needed to
attract investors
(product name,
description, features,
cost/price, etc.).
Reading
demonstrates
major problems in
one or more key
areas: pace,
volume, or pitch.
May lack any
enthusiasm.
Student does not
respond to
questions or does
not do so in a
Reading is
generally clear, but
demonstrates
some
inconsistencies in
pace and/or
volume that
interfere with
clarity. Student
tries to respond to
questions and
critics
Student reads at a
comfortable pace
in voice that is
generally clear,
audible, and varied
in pitch.
Presentation helps
"sell" the product.
Student responds
effectively and
professionally to
questions and
Student reads at a
Oral
comfortable pace in
Presentation
voice that is clear,
audible, and varied in
pitch. Student "sells"
the product with
enthusiasm. Student
responds effectively,
thoughtfully, and
professionally, to
questions and
critiques.
Spelling,
Grammar, and
Mechanics
professional
manner.
professionally, but
may not do so
effectively.
critiques.
Making Money in the Stock Market
Inadequate 12-0
Adequate 15-13 Strong 17-16
Outstanding 20-18
CATEGORY
Has completed
fewer than 16
transactions.
Has completed
between 16 and
19 transactions.
Has completed all
20 transactions,
but may not have
met the monthly
due dates
(10/month).
Has completed all 20 Transactions
transactions on or
Completed
before the monthly
due dates
(10/month).
Company transaction
sheets are incomplete.
Reasons for purchase
and sale are minimal
or missing,
demonstrating no
research and little
thought.
Company
transaction sheets
are somewhat
incomplete.
Reasons for
purchase and sale
are not specific,
demonstrating
little or no
research and/or
thought.
Company
transaction sheets
are accurately
prepared.
Reasons for
purchase and sale
are specific,
demonstrating
some research
and/or thought.
Company transaction Company
sheets are carefully Transaction
and accurately
Sheets
prepared. Reasons
for purchase and sale
are specific and
detailed,
demonstrating
research and
thought.
Daily Stock Quotes for
numerous companies
(6+) may be
incomplete.
Quotes for several
companies (3-5)
may be
incomplete.
Quotes for a few
companies (1-2)
may be
incomplete.
Daily Stock Quotes Daily Stock
are carefully and
Quotes
accurately recorded.
Transaction sheet is
incomplete or contains
numerous
inaccuracies in
calculation or
formatting. Final
balance or taxes may
be missing or
inaccurate.
Transaction sheet
is generally
accurate, though
some minor errors
in calculation or
formatting may
exist. Final
balance may be
inaccurate.
Transaction sheet
is accurately
completed.
Calculation is
accurate and
balance can be
easily read.
Transaction sheet is Transaction
carefully and
Sheet
accurately
completed.
Calculation is
accurate and balance
can be easily read.
No reflection is
included.
Includes less than
a one page
summary of what
the student has
learned about the
stock market...
Includes a one
page reflection
that analyzes what
the student has
learned about the
stock market...
Includes a one page Reflection
reflection that
thoughtfully analyzes
what the student has
learned about the
stock market, the
business cycle,
money management,
or the economy in
general.
Foreign Economic Development
Essays with no works cited page or no parenthetical citations will not be graded.
Inadequate 0-12 Adequate 15-13
Strong 16-17
Outstanding 18-20
CATEGORY
Little evidence of
relevant research.
One relevant
source.
Research includes Research includes at Research includes at
at least two
least three relevant least three sources.
relevant source.
and reliable sources. Research is current,
reliable, and relevant.
Includes fewer than
8 goals. Goals may
not be prioritized.
Total GDP or
budget amounts
may be missing.
Coversheet may be
missing.
Includes 8 goals.
Goals are
prioritized. Total
GDP and budget
amounts are
recorded for each
goal.
Includes a cover
sheet with 8 clear
goals. Goals are
prioritized. Total
GDP and budget
amounts (both dollar
and percentage) are
recorded for each
goal.
Includes a cover sheet Goal Setting
with 8 distinct, clearlyworded goals. Goals
are prioritized. Total
GDP and budget
amounts (both dollar
and percentage) are
recorded for each
goal.
Goals are not
clearly or
adequately
justified. Lacks
research-based
support.
Each goal is
justified using
research, statistics,
and reasoning.
Development of
goals is uneven.
Each goal is justified
using relevant
research and
statistics, and
economic reasoning.
Development of
some goals is
uneven.
Each goal is clearly
Rationale
justified using relevant
research and statistics,
and sound economic
reasoning.
Many sources are
not documented.
Most sources
(information and
statistics) are
documented, but
many are not
formatted
consistently.
All sources
(information and
statistics) are
accurately
documented, but a
few are not
formatted
consistently.
All sources
Citations
(information and
statistics) are
accurately
documented in a
consistent format (APA
or MLA).
Author makes
more than 4 errors
that distract the
reader from the
content. Most
Author makes 3-4
errors that distract
the reader from the
content. Most
sentences are well
Author makes 1-2
errors that distract
the reader from the
content, but the
essay is still easy to
Author makes no
Grammar,
errors that distract the Spelling, and
reader from the
Mechanics
content. All sentences
are well-constructed
Research
sentences are not constructed, but
well-constructed or there is no
varied.
variation in
structure.
read. Most
sentences are wellconstructed and
there is some varied
sentence structure.
with varied structure
The essay is
exceptionally easy to
read.
Entrepreneurship Interview
Inadequate 0- 12
Adequate 13-15
Strong 16-18
Outstanding 19-20
Asks few relevant
questions.
Asks relevant
questions. Does
not ask follow-up
questions when
more explanation is
clearly required.
Asks relevant
questions. Asks
follow-up
questions when
appropriate.
Asks relevant
questions. Asks
follow-up questions
when appropriate.
Interview
Questions
Responses may be
unclear. Does not
include an analysis
of the interview.
Generally
communicates the
entrepreneur’s
responses with
clarity. Analysis of
the interview may
be brief.
Clearly
communicates the
entrepreneur’s
responses.
Includes a strong
analysis of the
interview.
Clearly
communicates the
entrepreneur’s
responses. Includes
an insightful analysis
of the interview.
Responses and
Analysis
Author makes
numerous errors
that distract the
reader from the
content.
Author makes 3-4
errors that distract
the reader from the
content
Author makes 1-2
errors that distract
the reader from
the content.
Author makes no
Grammar,
errors that distract the Spelling,
reader from the
Mechanics
content.
Formatting makes it
very difficult to
distinguish
questions from
answers.
Formatting has
been carefully
planned to
complement the
content.
Formatting has
been carefully
planned to
enhance
readability and
content.
Formatting has been
carefully planned to
enhance readability
and content.
Current Economic Issue Essay
CATEGORY
Text Formatting
Essays with no works cited page or no parenthetical citations will not be graded.
Inadequate 0-12 Adequate 15-13
Little evidence of
relevant research.
One relevant
source.
Strong 16-17
Outstanding 18-20
Research includes Research includes at Research includes at
at least two
least three relevant least three sources.
relevant source.
and reliable sources. Research is current,
reliable, and relevant.
CATEGORY
Research
There is no
A position
position statement. statement is
present, but does
not make the
author's position
clear.
The position
statement provides a
clear statement of
the author's position
on the issue.
The position statement Position
provides a clear,
Statement
strong statement of the
author's position on
the issue.
Includes little or
no evidence (facts,
statistics).
Evidence and
examples are NOT
relevant AND/OR
are not explained.
Includes some
evidence (facts,
statistics,
examples) that
support the
position. Some of
the pieces of
evidence and
examples is
relevant and has
an explanation that
shows how that
piece of evidence
supports the
author's position.
Includes strong
evidence (facts,
statistics, examples)
that support the
position. Most
evidence and
examples are
specific, relevant
and explanations are
given that show how
each piece of
evidence supports
the author's position.
Includes ample
evidence (facts,
statistics, examples)
that support the
position. All evidence
and examples are
specific, relevant and
explanations are given
that show how each
piece of evidence
supports the author's
position.
Many sources are
not documented.
Most sources
(information and
statistics) are
documented, but
many are not
formatted
consistently.
All sources
(information and
statistics) are
accurately
documented, but a
few are not
formatted
consistently.
All sources
Citations
(information and
statistics) are
accurately
documented in a
consistent format (APA
or MLA).
Author makes
more than 4 errors
that distract the
reader from the
content. Most
sentences are not
well-constructed or
varied.
Author makes 3-4
errors that distract
the reader from the
content. Most
sentences are well
constructed, but
there is no
variation in
structure.
Author makes 1-2
errors that distract
the reader from the
content, but the
essay is still easy to
read. Most
sentences are wellconstructed and
there is some varied
Author makes no
Grammar,
errors that distract the Spelling, and
reader from the
Mechanics
content. All sentences
are well-constructed
with varied structure
The essay is
exceptionally easy to
read.
Support for
Position:
Evidence and
Examples
sentence structure.
Podcast Analyses
Inadequate 0-12 Adequate 15-13
Strong 16-17
Outstanding 18-20
CATEGORY
Analyzes 2
podcasts.
Analyzes 3
podcast.
Analyzes 4
podcasts.
Analyzes 5 podcasts.
Analysis is unclear,
illogical, or
demonstrates little
understanding.
Connects the
podcast to 2 or
fewer economic
concepts.
Application may be
weak.
Provides an
analysis that
connects the
podcast to at least
3 economic
concepts.
Demonstrates
basic
understanding of
concepts.
Provides strong
analysis, connecting
the podcast to at
least 4 economic
concepts.
Demonstrates
understanding of
concepts.
Provides insightful
Analysis
analysis, connecting
the podcast to 5 or
more economic
concept.
Demonstrates mastery
of content.
Many sources are
not documented.
Most sources are
documented, but
many are not
formatted
consistently.
All sources for each
podcast (includes
title, program,
reporter, and air
date).
All sources for each
Citations
podcast (includes title,
program, reporter, and
air date).
Author makes
more than 4 errors
that distract the
reader from the
content. Most
sentences are not
well-constructed or
varied.
Author makes 3-4
errors that distract
the reader from the
content. Most
sentences are well
constructed, but
there is no
variation in
structure.
Author makes 1-2
errors that distract
the reader from the
content, but the
essay is still easy to
read. Most
sentences are wellconstructed and
there is some varied
sentence structure.
Author makes no
Grammar,
errors that distract the Spelling, and
reader from the
Mechanics
content. All sentences
are well-constructed
with varied structure
The essay is
exceptionally easy to
read.
Number of
Podcast
Analyses