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Grading Rubric: Rube Goldberg Physics Challenge

The holistic rubric below is designed to evaluate the Rube Goldberg Physics Challenge. It measures how well students demonstrate their understanding of physics principles, construct a functioning chain reaction, and explain their work. It also assesses how effectively groups collaborate and ensure participation from all members. Each criterion is drawn directly from the project requirements so students know exactly what is expected of them.

Rubric Code: Q25XAC5

By robonken3

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Subject: Physics

Type: Assessment

Grade Levels: 9-12

Criteria
	Distinguished 4 pts	Proficient 3 pts	Basic 2 pts	Below Expectations 1 pts	Non-Performance 0 pts
Physics Principles	Distinguished Demonstrates expert use of three or more physics principles that are clearly explained and integrated throughout the machine.	Proficient Demonstrates use of three principles with clear explanation and integration in most steps.	Basic Demonstrates use of two to three principles with partial explanation or uneven integration.	Below Expectations Demonstrates use of fewer than two principles, with little explanation or unclear application.	Non-Performance No clear evidence of physics principles.
Chain Reaction Steps	Distinguished Includes five or more steps, all connected smoothly, with clear evidence of energy transfer at each stage.	Proficient Includes five steps, most connected smoothly, with energy transfer shown in most stages.	Basic Includes four to five steps, with some weak or unclear connections between stages.	Below Expectations Includes fewer than four steps, with minimal or unclear evidence of energy transfer.	Non-Performance No chain reaction evident.
Functionality	Distinguished Machine functions successfully and reliably during the demonstration, showing strong design and testing.	Proficient Machine functions successfully at least once during the demonstration, showing adequate design and testing.	Basic Machine partially functions, with at least some steps working correctly.	Below Expectations Machine does not complete the task but shows limited effort at design and testing.	Non-Performance No attempt to construct or demonstrate a machine.
Presentation & Explanation	Distinguished Presentation is clear, well-organized, and engaging. Each step is explained with accurate reference to physics principles.	Proficient Presentation is clear and organized. Most steps are explained with accurate reference to physics principles.	Basic Presentation is somewhat clear. Only some steps are explained or explanations contain inaccuracies.	Below Expectations Presentation is unclear and shows little understanding of the physics principles.	Non-Performance No presentation or explanation provided.
Collaboration and Participation	Distinguished All group members actively contribute to design, building, and testing. Each member speaks clearly during the presentation. Peer feedback confirms equal participation.	Proficient Most group members contribute and speak during the presentation. Minor gaps in participation.	Basic Some group members do most of the work. One member does not participate fully in building or presenting.	Below Expectations One or two students carry the project with little input from others. Presentation shows limited shared effort.	Non-Performance No evidence of collaboration or participation.

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