Process Rubric for Food pyramid (Big6) 4 3 2 1Task definition

20%

Articulates a clear, complete understanding of most of assignments/problems

Demonstrates understanding of most of assignments or problems

Shows vague, unfocused understanding of the assignment or problem

Is aware of assignment/problem

Information seeking strategies

20%

Chooses the most appropriate strategy(ies) and gives reasons for choice

Chooses a strategy after comparing possibilities

Chooses a strategy without comparison to other possibilities

Is aware of different strategies

Location and access and use of information

30%

Gathers a lot of information to answer the questions

Gathers some information for each question

Has information on some of the questions

Little information gathered

Synthesis

20%

Used the information found in a meaningful way to create an original product that clearly answers the question with accuracy, detail and understanding.

The product answers the question in a way that reflects learning using some detail and accuracy.

The product is not complete and only answers part of the question.

The product is incomplete and contains missing details and it isn't completely accurate.

Evaluation

20%

Evaluates the productand problem-solving process and gives reasons without assistance

Evaluates the product and problem-solving process and gives reasons with assistance

Understands the evaluation process but gives few reasons even with assistance

Completes the assignment but can't give reasons for the product and problem solving process

From: http://www.whslibrary.com/big6rubric.htm