David Loreto TIE 542

Inquiry Quotient RUBRIC

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Definition of Inquiry

Inquiry is the act of attaining information for the purpose of understanding and creating knowledge of the natural world.

INQUIRY BASED WEB QUEST INQUIRY RUBRIC

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Characteristic of a Inquiry Based Webquest	THREE	TWO	ONE
Introduction	* Introductory statement that engages learners. * Provides Background information related to WebQuest * Clearly states purpose of WebQuest * Written clearly and Concisely	* Clearly states purpose of WebQuest * Introductory statement that engages learners.	*Written in a way that you shake your head, “What is this all about?”
Task	* Provides explanations of expectations of WebQuest * Gives expectations concisely * Give expectations clearly	* Provides explanations of expectations of WebQuest	* Expectations of WebQuest are not defined
Procss	* Provides an outline of the process * Clearly states the steps in the process sequentially * Concisely states the steps in the process	* Provides an outline of the process * Clearly states the steps in the process sequentially	* Provides an outline of the process * Written ambiguously
Resources	* Provides examples of anticipated project * Provides materials where background information can be accessed * Provides information related to process * Resources are listed/organized in a manner consistent with the process	* Provides information related to process * Resources are listed/organized in a manner consistent with the process	* Provides a rubric or systematic method for rating completion of task.
Evaluation	* Provides a rubric or systematic method for rating completion of task. * Provides detailed benchmarks/descriptions of task completion characteristics * Provides content that engages inquirer in revision/editing task to meet completion expectations	* Provides a rubric or systematic method for rating completion of task. * Provides detailed benchmarks/ descriptions of task completion characteristics	* Reviews the purpose of the WebQuest
Conclusion	* Reviews the purpose of the WebQuest * Provides a review of items/tasks that need to be complete at the conclusion of the WebQuest * Provides a statement that engages further inquiry * Provides an opportunity for evaluation of WeQuest	* Reviews the purpose of the WebQuest * Provides a review of items/tasks that need to be complete at the conclusion of the WebQues	* Reviews the purpose of the WebQuest
Appearance	* Organization of the WebQuest is consistent with use of similar templates, language, tables, et cetera * Use of color scheme that is easy to read * Use of legible fonts * Use of spacing/layout that emphasizes the vital information on the page	* Organization of the WebQuest is consistent with use of similar templates, language, tables, et cetera * Use of color scheme that is easy to read	* Organization of the WebQuest is consistent with use of similar templates, language, tables, et cetera

Inquiry Rubric David Loreto FINAL

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Inquiy Rubric

Objective: Does the objective inspire inquiry?	Activites: Does the activity/activities inspire inquiry?	Resources: Do the resources provided/suggested reinforce the objective?	Final Product: Does final assessment/product demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the objective?
STRUCTURED (1 point): Objective asks students to investigate a problem/question with an expected outcome presented.	STRUCTURED (1 point): Activities require students to use materials and follow instructions provided by teacher to come to outcome.	STRUCTURED (1 point): All resources provided for student to come to final conclusion. No additional investigation needed. Resources are meant for students to analyze and interpret.	STRUCTURED (1 point): Students follow instructions and criteria set by teacher to demonstrate knowledge and understanding. Students to produce final products that are similar
GUIDED (2) Objective asks for student to perform a specific task though students are not given any expectations of the result.	GUIDED (2): Activities require students to use provided materials to solve problem with little to no explicit instructions provided by teacher. Activities require some investigation by students.	GUIDED (2): Resources are used to give background information regarding learning objective. Resources give students a starting point and substantial amount of information regarding their investigation.	GUIDED (2): Students follow instructions and criteria set by teacher to demonstrate knowledge and understanding. Students to produceproducts similar in content.
OPEN (3): Objective presents a students with a challenge to seek knowledge and a solution to a problem defined by students that they narrow from a broad/general question. Students are able to determine the best way to apply learning objective to their personal learning to achieve knowledge and understanding.	OPEN (3): Activities designed to challenge students. They use real world applications of skills needed to investigate and understand. Students are engaged in activities where they are actively seeking information. Activities simulate real world application of achieving learning objective.	OPEN (3): Resources given by teacher are minimal. Students are asked to compile a list of resources to complete the learning objective. Resources compiled benefit learning in a real world application of learning objective.	OPEN (3): Students determine the best way to meet learning objective criteria final product by demonstrating knowledge and understanding. Final Product is a real world application of learning objective. Products may vary as student defined learning objectives vary.