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Population 2 
Population
Rubric Code: ACAXX3
By Chasitychild
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Public Rubric
Subject: Geography  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2.1 pts

Good

3 pts

Push and Pull Factors

Poor

Definition of push and pull factor is limited and does not offer examples or clear examples to distinguish between push and pull factors.
Fair

Definition of push and pull factor is satisfactory and adequate examples are given to distinguish between push and pull factors. The examples provided are generally direct opposites of each other.
Good

Definition of push and pull factor is fully explained. The examples provided are distinct and demonstrates a clear knowledge of the difference between the two factors that affect human migration.
Human Growth Political Cartoon

Poor

Student chose answer choice a or c, which reflects little to no understanding of population growth in the U.S.
Fair

Student chose answer b. Student has difficultly differentiating between gradually and rapidly.
Good

Student chose answer d-the correct answer. Student is aware that the U.S. has had an increase in population since the 1800s after studying varying data.
Population Density

Poor

Student is unable to distinguish between the term population and population density. The calculations of population density were genuinely incorrect.
Fair

Student can adequately distinguish between the terms population and population density. Some questions requiring the calculations of population density were incorrect.
Good

Student can successfully distinguish between the term population and population density. The student is able to solve questions requiring the calculations of population density with 100% accuracy.
Population Pyramids

Poor

Student is able to recall names of the shapes of population pyramids and is unable to offer any other information relative to the topic. Student demonstrates difficulty assessing the shapes of population pyramids.
Fair

Student is able to recall the various shapes of a population pyramid. Student can satisfactorily explain what each shape of a population pyramid tells about a place. Student correctly identifies the shape of a population pyramid 70-89% of the time.
Good

Student is able to fully explain the various factors that affect each type of population pyramid. Student is able to explain how various factors are visually represented within a population pyramid. Student correctly identifies the shape of a population pyramid more than 90% of the time.
Growth Rate

Poor

The calculations of population growth were genuinely incorrect due to incorrect formula used. Student is unable to explain whether a developed or developing country will experience faster growth rates or the argument made lacks evidence.
Fair

Student made minor errors when calculating and is able to identify which type of country will experience faster growth rates. Student's argument for whether a developed or developing country will experience faster growth is limited.
Good

Student demonstrated great understanding of growth calculations and why the growth occurred in the two ways of categorizing countries. Student is able to apply numerical data to support all claims.
Developed vs. Deveolping

Poor

Student is unable to differentiate between the components of a developed and developing country.
Fair

Student is able to explain 1-2 components of a developed and a developing country.
Good

Student successfully distinguishes between a developed and developing country. The student is able to provide details/examples to show understanding and apply their knowledge to identify countries as developed or developing based on qualifying components.




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