iRubric: Rubric - Choropleth map Creation and Analysis

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Rubric - Choropleth map Creation and Analysis Rubric - Basic Mapping skills To show understanding and skill in creating and analysing a choropleth map in Geography Rubric Code: BX5B979 By ELLIME Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Geography Type: Handout Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Criterion
	Competent Level 4 3 pts	Satisfactory Level 3 2 pts	Not Yet Competent Level 1 1 pts
BOLTSS	Competent -all elements of BOLTSS are correctly labelled and positioned on map	Satisfactory - 3-5 BOLTSS elements are labelled with some positioning errors	Not Yet Competent - none to 2 BOLTSS elements are somewhat labelled and positioned
Data Manipulation	Competent - evidence of data manipulation in table, eg. ranking in order, calculations, data range	Satisfactory - some data manipulation in table, that contains minor errors	Not Yet Competent - little evidence of data manipulation in table
Intervals and Colour	Competent - Legend is clearly labelled - Colour scheme is appropriate with same shade and highest data is darkest colour and lowest data is lightest colour - Appropriate number of scales (between 3 and 5)	Satisfactory - Legend contains some labels - Colour scheme is mostly appropriate however, multiple shades have been used or incorrect darkest and lightest colour is used - Incorrect number of scales (too many or not enough)	Not Yet Competent - Legend contains minimal labels or is incorrect - Colour scheme is mostly random with no adherence to conventions - Inaccurate scales
Accuracy and Neatness	Competent - All data plots are accurately represented - Colouring is neat	Satisfactory - Most data plots are accurately presented - Colouring is fairly neat	Not Yet Competent - Errors in colouring of data plots and/or colouring is messy
Analysis	Competent - Comprehensive analysis with explanation and supporting evidence (statistics, names) is clear - Thorough discussion on patterns, trends, relationships and spatial distribution - Anomalies are identified and possible reasons provided	Satisfactory - Simple analysis with some description and/or supporting evidence - Some mention of patterns or trends or relationships or spatial distribution - Anomalies are identified	Not Yet Competent - Listing of some points from the map - Very basic statement from map - No mention of anomalies