Project Evaluation Parameters

PROJECT EVALUATION PARAMETERS

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. The following parameters are to be used by: -

Computer teachers (CT’s)

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Field co-ordinators (FC’s)

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Zonal co-ordinators (ZC’s)

2. All the projects prepared by the students should be evaluated at all the three levels (CT’s, FC’s & ZC’s) 3. Each project submitted by the students and teachers will be evaluated using the parameters defined in the ensued table 4. Each of the parameters defined for evaluation have been assigned 3 points. The evaluator could give scores ranging from 0-3 to each parameter.

A.

Evaluation of Power point Presentations Total marks: / 45 41-45: Excellent 31-40: Good 21- 30: Needs Improvement < 20: Reattempt

Parameters

Parameters details

Research & Note taking

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accurately researched a variety of information sources, recorded and interpreted significant facts meaningful graphic collection

Content

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Content is written clearly, Concise logical progression of ideas

Text Elements

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The fonts are easy-to-read Font size varies appropriately for headings and text. Use of italics, bold, and indentations enhances readability. Text is appropriate in length & to the point.

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Background & colors enhance readability of text.

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Layout is visually pleasing

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Contributes to overall message with appropriate use of headings, subheadings and white space.

Bibliography

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Sources of information are properly cited to determine its credibility & authority

Graphics, Sound and/or Animation

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Graphics, Sound and/or animation assist in presenting an overall theme and enhance understanding of concept, ideas

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Original images are created using proper size & resolution, & all images enhance the content.

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Text is written with no errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation & spelling.

Layout

Writing Mechanics Buttons & Links Work Correctly

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All buttons and links work correctly

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Presentation shows considerable originality and inventiveness.

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Content and ideas are presented in a unique & interesting way.

Originality

Content Accuracy Sequencing of Information Text - Font Choice & Sequencing Use of Graphics Effectiveness Documentation

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All content throughout the presentation is accurate and updated.

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There should be no factual errors. Information is organized in a clear, logical way.

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It is easy to anticipate the type of information that might be on subsequent slide.

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Font formats (e.g., color, bold, italic) have been carefully planned to enhance readability and content.

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All graphics are attractive (size and colors) and support the theme/content of the presentation. Project includes all material needed to gain a comfortable understanding of topic. You have properly documented at least four or more good sources for your topic.

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B. WRITING EVALUATION Total marks: / 15 12 -15: Excellent 8 -11: Good 4 -7 : Needs Improvement <4

: Reattempt

Main/Topic Idea Sentence

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Main/Topic idea sentence is clear Correctly placed, and is adequately restated in the closing sentence

Supporting Detail Sentence(s)

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Paragraph(s) have three or more supporting detail sentences that relate back to the main idea.

Elaborating Detail Sentence(s)

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Each supporting detail sentence has three or more elaborating detail sentences.

Legibility

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Legible handwriting, typing, or printing.

Mechanics and Grammar

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Paragraph has no errors in punctuation, capitalization, and spelling.

C. Evaluation of Pictures and Diagrams Total marks assigned: /18 15-18: Excellent 11 -14: Good 5 – 10: Needs Improvement < 5 : Reattempt CATEGORY

Exemplary

Arrangement of Concepts

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Main concept easily identified; sub concepts branch appropriately from main idea

Links and Linking Lines

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Linking lines connect related terms/point in correct direction; linking words accurately describe relationship between concepts; hyperlinks effectively used

Graphics

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Graphics used appropriately Greatly enhance the topic and aid in comprehension

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Clear, crisp and well situated on page.

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Reflects essential information Is logically arranged Concepts presented;

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No mis-spellings or grammatical errors

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Easy to read/ appropriately sized No more than three different fonts; amount of text is appropriate

Content

Text

Design

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Boldface used for emphasis.

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Clean design; high visual appeal; Four or fewer symbol shapes Fits page without a lot of scrolling

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Color used effectively for emphasis.