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Grading Matrix
2.4l
Score 4 points
Students clearly communicate all the facts about their event, covering each of the categories on the Seismic Sea
Wave Research and Report Form. While reporting the wave’s characteristics and energy, students connect the
Wave Characteristics and Effects activity sheet and the Energy Analysis activity to their event. The students
employ logical thought processes and a knowledge of today’s safety practices in their discussion of damage
prevention. They use some visual method of communicating their ideas, such as the board, an overhead, a video, a
poster, or a demonstration.
Score 3 points
Students clearly communicate all the facts about their event, covering each of the categories on the Seismic Sea
Wave Research and Report Form. They do not effectively connect the Wave Characteristics and Effects activity
sheet and the Energy Analysis activity to their event. The students’ discussion of preventive measures is good.
They use the board, an overhead, a video, a poster, or a demonstration in their report.
Score 2 points
Students clearly communicate all the facts about their event, covering each of the categories on the Seismic Sea
Wave Research and Report Form. They superficially mention wave characteristics, wave energy, and preventive
measures, or they cover one of these three, but not the others. They rely mainly on the spoken word to
communicate their information and ideas.
Score 1 point
Students report the facts of their event by reading directly from the Seismic Sea Wave Research and Report Form.
They hardly mention wave characteristics and energy. The discussion of preventive measures, if any, is
incomplete. They do not use any visual communication aides.
Score 0 points
Students report incorrect information. The Seismic Sea Wave Research and Report Form was poorly completed
and the presentation to the class is poor. Statements about the wave’s characteristics, its energy, and damage
prevention are missing or inaccurate.
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