Teacher Assessment
of Student Research Process

TOPIC SELECTION

4

I selected my topic and developed my questions at the start of research time. I later adjusted my questions and subtopics as needed in order to complete my research.

3

I selected my topic and developed my questions at the start of research time. I had some difficulty later adjusting my questions and subtopics as needed in order to complete my research.

2

My topic and questions are unclear or incomplete. My teacher needed to help me adjust my topic and form most of my questions/subtopics.

1

I was unable to come up with a topic and a research question.

PLANNING

4 Made really good use of time. Was able to remain focused on the tasks and make changes when needed. Was able to develop a clear method to organize the information. Was able to make revisions in the plan when needed.

3 Was able to work within the time frame the teacher gave . Was able to develop a system to organize information. Was able to make revisions with help from the teacher.

2 Needed teacher help to list and organize what was needed to do. There are some steps missing in the planning. Made revisions with teacher help.

1 Was unable to come up with an organized plan and work within the time limits.

GATHERING

4 Used a variety of resources and carefully selected only the information that answered the question. Was able to continually revise the search based on information found.

3 Used many resources to find information that answered the question. Tried revising the search, but had some problems doing so.

2 Used 1 or more sources. Original question or focus guided the search, although should have made revisions. Made errors in selection of references

1 Lost focus during the gathering process and therefore the information was not accurate and complete.

SORTING

4 Thoroughly selected and organized information that answered the question in a organized way. Selected information that was appropriate.

3 Sorted information and organized information that answered the question without too many errors.

2 Tried to organize the information found, but made some mistakes. Wasn't able to completely stay focused on information that would answer the question.

1 Was unable to sort and organize the information found to answer the question.

**SORTING**
4	Thoroughly selected and organized information that answered the question in a organized way. Selected information that was appropriate.
3	Sorted information and organized information that answered the question without too many errors.
2	Tried to organize the information found, but made some mistakes. Wasn't able to completely stay focused on information that would answer the question.
1	Was unable to sort and organize the information found to answer the question.

SYNTHESIZING

4 Used the information found in a meaningful way to create an original product that clearly answers the question with accuracy, detail and understanding.

3 The product answers the question in a way that reflects learning using some detail and accuracy.

2 The product is not complete and only answers part of the question.

1 The product is incomplete and contains missing details and it isn't completely accurate.


TOTAL POINTS
COMMENTS

Student's Name:
Teacher

4	I selected my topic and developed my questions at the start of research time. I later adjusted my questions and subtopics as needed in order to complete my research.
3	I selected my topic and developed my questions at the start of research time. I had some difficulty later adjusting my questions and subtopics as needed in order to complete my research.
2	My topic and questions are unclear or incomplete. My teacher needed to help me adjust my topic and form most of my questions/subtopics.
1	I was unable to come up with a topic and a research question.

4	Made really good use of time. Was able to remain focused on the tasks and make changes when needed. Was able to develop a clear method to organize the information. Was able to make revisions in the plan when needed.
3	Was able to work within the time frame the teacher gave . Was able to develop a system to organize information. Was able to make revisions with help from the teacher.
2	Needed teacher help to list and organize what was needed to do. There are some steps missing in the planning. Made revisions with teacher help.
1	Was unable to come up with an organized plan and work within the time limits.

4	Used a variety of resources and carefully selected only the information that answered the question. Was able to continually revise the search based on information found.
3	Used many resources to find information that answered the question. Tried revising the search, but had some problems doing so.
2	Used 1 or more sources. Original question or focus guided the search, although should have made revisions. Made errors in selection of references
1	Lost focus during the gathering process and therefore the information was not accurate and complete.

4	Used the information found in a meaningful way to create an original product that clearly answers the question with accuracy, detail and understanding.
3	The product answers the question in a way that reflects learning using some detail and accuracy.
2	The product is not complete and only answers part of the question.
1	The product is incomplete and contains missing details and it isn't completely accurate.

Teacher Assessment of Student Research Process

Teacher Assessment of Student Research Process

Teacher Assessment
of Student Research Process

Teacher Assessment
of Student Research Process