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iRubric: Developing and Using Models rubric

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Developing and Using Models Developing and Using Models Modeling in 6–8 builds on K–5 experiences and progresses to developing, using, and revising models to describe, test, and predict more abstract phenomena and design systems. Rubric Code: UXA6WXX By gquisido Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Science Type: Assessment Grade Levels: 6-8

Using and Developing Models G 6-8
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts	Excellent 4 pts
Distinguishing Models and Objects	Poor Shows an understanding of limitations to models or shows an understanding of the difference between a model and its real life phenomena the model represents.	Fair Distinguish between a model and the actual object/process the model represents. Needs prompting to identify limitations of a model.	Good Distinguish between a model and the actual object, process, and/or events the model represents. Identify and Evaluate limitations of a model for a proposed object or tool.	Excellent Distinguish between a model and the actual object, process, and/or events the model represents. Identify and Evaluate limitations of a model for a proposed object or tool. Compare models to identify common features and differences.
Models in Relation to Science	Poor Demonstrates ability to recognize a model.	Fair Needs guidance in developing a model and revising a model based on variables being changed.	Good Develop and/or use a model to predict and/or describe phenomena.	Excellent Develop and/or revise a model, based on scientific evidence to show the relationships among variables, including those that are not observable but predict observable phenomena.
Making Models	Poor Demonstrates ability to revise or create a model.	Fair Demonstrates ability to develop a model but the model cannot generate data or the student is unsure how to obtain data from the model.	Good Develop or use a model to generate data to test ideas about phenomena in natural or designed systems.	Excellent Develop and Use a model to generate data to test ideas about phenomena in natural or designed systems, including those representing inputs and outputs, and those at non-observable scales.