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Population 
Rubric Code: YC9985
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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 did not offer examples or clear examples to distinguish among the two factors.
Fair

Definition of push and pull factor is satisfactory and adequate examples given to distinguish among the two factors. The examples provided are only 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.
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. Difficulty assessing the shapes of population pyramids.
Fair

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

Student is able to recall the various shapes of a population pyramid. Student satisfactorily explained what each shape of a population pyramid tells about a place. Student identified correctly the shape of a population pyramid more than 90% of the time.
Population Density & Growth

Poor

Student did not fully distinguish between the term population and population density. The calculations of population density and population growth were genuinely incorrect.
Fair

Student adequately distinguished between the terms population and population density. The calculations of population density and population growth are genuinely correct.
Good

Student is able to recall the various shapes of a population pyramid. Student explained in great detail what each shape of a population pyramid tells about a place. The student provided necessary connections and examples as necessary to support answer. Student identified correctly the shape of a population pyramid more than 90% of the time.
Developed vs. Deveolping

Poor

Student did not show a clear understanding of the differences between the two types of countries.
Fair

Student is able to explain briefly the diff reference between the two type of countries with limited examples
Good

Student successfully distinguished between the two types of countries and provided great details/examples to show understanding
Human Growth Political Cartoon

Poor

Student chose answer a or c
Fair

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

Student chose answer d-the correct answer.




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