It's Ghana be alright project - from Success criteria to rubric

Book layout

Below Standard	Working Toward Project	At Standard	Above Standard
Random cover No chapter page No Introduction No Glossary	Front cover has title, and who has written the book Back cover exists A chapter page is written but has no page numbers The introuction is too brief and miss important ideas, sentiments and a welcome. Chapters randomly organised. Glossary included but does not explain clearly the key terms	A front cover to summarise the north east A back cover with “blurb” summarising the book. A Chapter page with page numbers. An introduction- purpose of book, written by, written for, an introduction/ welcome to the North east. Section on ABOUT THE NE- History, Geography, landmarks Section on CULTURE OF NE all others A map of the north east is included. A glossary of technical terms
Page Layout
a random selection of backgrounds Title position and size changes from page to page	odd page has random background or title and page number varies. Page contains no image Page contains too many images Additional facts are in the same style as the text.	consistent backgound/ colour scheme Consistent font size for titles, subheadings  and text Position of page title should be consistent Position of page number should be consistent. Minimum of one picture per page. Additional facts in fact boxes.
Pictures/ images	All pictures are the same size. Pictures are too small. Contains too many large pictures. Pictures  are purloined from internet Pictures are blurred, need cropping. Pictures have unclear caption	Most pictures will be around half a page. The smallest pictures will be a third of a page. The most important pictures may take a full page. (only a few per book) Pictures must be yours or copyright free. Pictures are HQ and clear Pictures require an describing or explaining caption
Writing
One person does the bulk of the writing	One person does not contribute to the writing. The odd lapse into familiar or 1st person writing. odd lapse to present tense. Incomplete sentences. Punctuation good, but does not add to the clarity of the writing. Keyterms used, but no explanation. or Too many Key terms. Subheadings do not make it clear what the paragraph is about. the topic sentence confuses the subject and object the second sentence has the same subject. A few connectives have been used.	Every person writes at least one paragraph Written in a formal 3rd person style to inform. Written in the past tense. Full sentences Punctuation and grammar need to be 100% accurate and useful in making the information clear. Key terms/ technical/ specialist language in bold ( these word would appear in the glossary. each section has a clear useful subheading. each paragraph starts with a topic sentence. SVO or SVN The second sentence uses the Object or Noun of the topic sentences as its subject. A wide variety of connectives are used to add information, emphasise information, explain or sequence information.

Emerging Success Criteria from "What's inside a computer?" Project

Student involvement and legacy

One excited student describes her mornings work giving the project direction.

Listen here

Developing a rubric in three Steps

Start point- identifying common qualities

Breaking down detailed qualities_ how will they know it's a job well done

These qualities are then broken down into three standards. Starting at what they would need to do to work at the desired standard, and then stepping stones from not having that quality to doing it poorly and then onto quite well. This tool should help students plan their work, check it of their own accord, have conversations about quality and critique with a common language. 

Aspect	Below Standard	Working Towards Standard	Working at standard	Working above Standard
Back Story	No event has taken place Explanation of character not considered.	an event has occurred but it is unclear how this has led to the current situation The event taken place lacks the significance or importance needed. The event is difficult to believe. Back story is just linked to flaws and talents no bigger picture of character.	an event has occurred  that leads to the current situation. The event must be significant to the character eg tragic or unfortunate. The event provides motivation for the quest. The event must be rooted in reality and be relatable. Backstory reveals/ explains character eg flaws and talents
Appearance	Simple appearance only is described written in a combination of 1st and 3rd person the protagonist lacks uniqueness	mental character revealed but not linked to BS Physical appearance not related to mental character it is difficult to relate to the protagonist. They are too different to us. Written in 1st or 3rd person the protagonist has an uniqueness for either abilities or Vulnerability	Mental character is revealed and linked to BS Physical Character is revealed and may be linked to mental character. The protagonist is a human like or easily relatable emotional character revealed and is written in 1st or 3rd person omniscient mental, physical and Emotional appearance are interrelated the protagonist has an uniqueness for BOTH their abilities and Vulnerability
Name	Everyone is called space pants.	Names are cool but not necessarily consistent, or revealing	is Consistent with BS eg Nationality Some names will have other meanings Some names will represent “character values”
Numbers	Too few minor characters	Too many minor characters.	1 protagonist 1 antagonist 2-3 minor characters
Relationships	the relationship is too simple between the Pand A or is based on simple characteristics The relationship does not change the quest is independent of th relationship	The PA relationship is simple based on one feature The relationship is represented in only one way - emotional or physical or emotional The change in the relationship is not clear or is difficult to spot. the dependence of the quest upon the relationship is not clear Other character relationships are too complex may detract from plot These relationships dont add to the plot	the PA relationship is complex and intertwined There are multiple connections between them the connections are represnted in a commination of physical, mental and emotional ways The PA realtionship MUST change over time The PA realtionship must be dependent upon the QUEST Other relationships should be simpler Other relationships act as plot devices

Nascent Success criteria- co-construction

The Students in the Fantasy Book Writing Project followed on their "Book club" discussion about the qualities of their favourites book with a concrete negotiation with their teacher to establish a list of "must haves" in their book.  This is the very start point of establishing an assessment rubric. It's strength lies in the understanding of what the students are now expecting to do, it is "their" criteria and will help them produce writing of quality. 

Using a High Quality Product from a previous project to establish success criteria

The World War One on a bike project are using the super product from last years Pathfinders project to establish a minimum quality, pick out the content and quality of the expected work and set a direction for this years students to follow. Using models or exemplars  is a clear and concrete way of doing this so that everyone understands what the project is about and what is expected.

Last years project can be found at http://hccsn.weebly.com/

Ensuring academic rigour

Students are required to apply mathematical thinking to their designs in the "Freight to Furniture" project. Learning content and academic rigour are fundamental to the project plan.

Students use their initial design, drawings and prototype models to talk round and discuss possible ideas and approaches to their work with each other and their teachers.

Co- Construction

There appears to be a lot of co- construction of success criteria taking place.


This article from Education Canada might therefore be of interest.

http://www.cea-ace.ca/education-canada/article/co-constructing-success-criteria

Fantasy Book Project - Co-construction of success criteria

In this project the students have all brought in their favourite fantasy genre book, they are sharing excepts and discussing why they like them, and  through skilful facilitation by the teacher are beginning to break down some of the writing structures and plot structures. They will then use this as a start point to negotiate success criteria for their work, an anthology of fantasy genre stories.