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Teacher name: __________________

Student Name: ___________________

Date:_________________________

 

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Title

Title is creative and clearly relates to the topic. It is printed at the top of the graph.

Title clearly relates to the topic being graphed and is printed at the top of the graph.

A title is present at the top of the graph.

A title is not present.

Units

All units are described (in a key or with labels) and are appropriately sized for the data set.

Most units are described (in a key or with labels) and are appropriately sized for the data set.

All units are described (in a key or with labels) but are not appropriately sized for the data set.

Units are neither described NOR appropriately sized for the data set.

Type of Graph Chosen

Graph fits the data well and makes it easy to interpret.

Graph is adequate and does not distort the data, but interpretation of the data is somewhat difficult.

Graph distorts the data somewhat and interpretation of the data is somewhat difficult.

Graph seriously distorts the data making interpretation almost impossible.

Representation of Data

Exceptionally well designed, neat, and attractive. Colors that go well together are used to make the graph more readable.

Neat and relatively attractive. Colors are distinguishable.

Neat, but the graph appears quite plain. Colors may be distinguishable. Software procedure may or may not be followed.

Appears messy and "thrown together" in a hurry.

Process of Data Collection

Technical Requirements
(As stated in VT Technology GE Standard IT5- 6:3) 

 Data was collected. Spreadsheet was created by manipulating format (e.g., resizing rows and columns, font, colors, hiding grid).  Graph was created to support the data.  Graph representation displays text and numerical data accurately. Data was collected. Spreadsheet was created by manipulating format.  Graph supports data. Text or numerical data may be inaccurately depicted. Inaccurate data was collected.  Spreadsheet was created by manipulating format.  Graph does not fully support data. Text or numerical data may be inaccurately depicted. Inaccurate data was collected.  Spreadsheet and graph are inaccurate.

Spelling, mechanics, punctuation, capitalization

No spelling, mechanics, punctuation, or capitalization errors

1-3 errors

4-6 errors

More than 6 errors

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