The GRADE !!
The following assessment criteria will be used to evaluate your project.
I. MOUSETRAP CAR CONSTRUCTION: 20%
20 points: Neat construction and assembly. Excellent attention to detail.
16 points: Good construction and assembly and good attention to detail.
12 points: Car holds together, but looks like a last-minute project.
0 points: Poor construction and assembly. No attention to detail.
II. MOUSETRAP CAR DESIGN: 5%
5 points: Unique theme and original design. Excellent level of creativity.
4 points: Interesting theme. Good level of creativity.
3 points: Basic theme. Basic level of creativity.
0 points: No detectable theme. No apparent creativity.
III. MOUSETRAP CAR PERFORMANCE: 20%
20 points: Travels 5 meters in a straight line. Final displacement is greater than 10
meters.
16 points: Travels 3-5 m in a straight line. Final displacement is between 5-10 m.
12 points: Travels 2-3 m in a straight line. Final displacement is 5 m.
0 points: Final displacement is less than 5 m.
IV. MOUSETRAP CAR PHYSICS ANALYSIS: 40%
40 points: Demonstrates excellent conceptual understanding of the physics principles
behind a mousetrap car. Applies this understanding in conducting an excellent,
meaningful investigation.
32 points: Demonstrates good conceptual understanding of the physics principles behind
a mousetrap car. Applies this understanding in conducting a good investigation.
24 points: Demonstrates minimal understanding of physics principles behind a
mousetrap car. Conducts a basic investigation.
0 points: Demonstrates poor conceptual understanding of the physics principles behind a
mousetrap car. Does not fully apply this understanding in conducting a meaningful
investigation.
V. MOUSETRAP CAR PROJECT Journal: 15%
15 points: Completes the project journal honestly and clearly.
12 points: Completes the project journal vaguely.
9 points: Partially completes the project journal..
0 points: Does not complete the project journal.