iRubric: Dichotomous Key rubric

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Dichotomous Key Dichotomous key Make a dichotomous key of five protist like organisms. Exchange with keys with other student groups. Rubric Code: AXBB52X By jnadeau Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Science Type: Project Grade Levels: 9-12

Dichotomous key
	Not at all 0 pts	Partial 0.5 pts	Complete 1 pts
Observable Trait Notes	Not at all No initial observation notes and/or characteristic list.	Partial Initial observation notes and characteristics are written but vague and/or misleading.	Complete Initial observation notes are clear. Characteristics and/or traits are accurate.
Key-Organization	Not at all Key is not well organized, number of steps and choices are vague and/or misleading.	Partial Key is the correct number of steps but choices are vague and/or misleading.	Complete Key is clearly written and organized with the correct number of steps written for species. Only two choices at each step are present.
Numbers and descriptions	Not at all No numbers and/or descriptions are present.	Partial Numbers and descriptions for each species are present but vague and/or misleading.	Complete Numbers and descriptions for each species are helpful, accurate, and lead to the correct identification of species.
Professional	Not at all Key is hard to read, does not look clean or professional.	Partial Key is readable, but not professional looking.	Complete Key looks professional. Writing is neat and easy to read. Poster like.
Peer reviewed	Not at all Your peers were unsuccessful in solving your dichotomous key.	Partial Your peers were able to solve the key, but had questions.	Complete Your peers were able to successfully solve the dichotomous key.