applications rubrics

Computer Application Assessment

Rubrics Analytic Rubrics for Teachers and Students

2012 Bermuda MOED Curriculum and Assessment

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Contents

Introduction ............................................................... 3

Word Processing Rubrics ........................................ 6

Presentation Rubrics .............................................. 12

Desktop Publishing Rubrics .................................. 17

Spreadsheet Rubrics .............................................. 20

Using Applications in Core Subjects .................... 23

Application Ideas .................................................... 25

Resources ................................................................ 27

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Computer Applications Assessment Tools

Student Use of Applications

Word processors, presentation tools, databases and spreadsheets are amongst computer applications

designed to manage information, increase productivity and facilitate communication and creativity. They

are pervasive in homes, businesses and educational settings and mastery of them is considered one of the

21st centurys essential literacies.

In school settings, students can use these tools in a variety of disciplines. Teachers are challenged to find

opportunities for students to learn to use a variety of applications. In Learning Phase A, students are

learning about the applications under the guidance and assistance of the teacher. They develop a basic

understanding of what the applications can do and their unique features. In Learning Phase B, students are

developing their independent use of the applications and are increasingly putting them to use to

communicate, solve problems and display their learning. They should have a solid skill set and fluency with

applications prior to moving to Learning Phase C.

The Applications

More ideas begin on page 23.

Word Processor: MS

Works

Students can use the word processor to create, edit, proofread and print a variety of text documents. Photos and graphics can also be added to enhance communication. The ability for students to easily review and edit their work facilitates the writing process.

Use word processing

for

reports poems stories speeches

letters pamphlets plays

Desktop Publishing: MS Publisher

KidPix

The ability to manipulate the layout of printed documents characterizes desktop publishing software. Templates help students make attractive publications with professional looking results.

Use desk top publishing for

pamphlets

fliers

calendars

newsletters

posters

invitations

certificates

Multimedia

Presentations: MS

PowerPoint

Use this software to create onscreen multimedia presentations. Students can incorporate text, graphics, animation, sound and video to teach, report, entertain or communicate new ideas.

Use presentations for learning tools

oral presentations

reports

stories

Spreadsheets: MS

Excel

Spreadsheets are tables used to store data in the form of words and values. With spreadsheet software, students can perform calculations and display data as charts and graphs that make it easier for them to interpret data.

Use spreadsheets for calculations

tables

charts

graphs

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Assessing Student Work

As students learn to use the applications, they are using a number of skills simultaneously. For example,

when using a presentation tool, students must consider file management, layout, effects and animation all

for the same assignment. Additionally spelling, accuracy of content and alignment to genre criteria are also

key factors included in the final product. For these reasons, rubrics are indispensable tools for assessing

student work.

Using Performance Rubrics

These performance charts describe student degrees of proficiency in the use of the following computer

applications: word processor, desktop publisher, presentation tool and spreadsheet. The performance

charts range from Primary One to Primary Six with these applications:

word processing skills P1 P6

onscreen presentations skills P2 P6

desktop publishing skills P4 P6

spreadsheets skills P4 P6

Students

Written from the students perspective, the rubrics use language that students may use to describe their

ability to use these applications. The can describe their performance in terms of Needs Improvement,

Satisfactory (on grade level), Good or Very Good. Students must understand that in order to qualify for one

description, they must have qualified for those that come before it and that over the course of the project

they can always improve their grade by using the rubric as a guide.

Teachers

There is one rubric for each application. The rubrics measure the mastery of general application skills and

those particular to that application. Teachers can use these analytic rubrics to formatively assess student

performance with these applications over the development of a project. They can be used to help students

identify areas to be improved and can serve as curriculum guides to help teachers to plan the skills and

knowledge they will be covering for a particular project. Thus, the rubrics serve as tools for students and

teachers. Teachers can design their own strategies and tools to assess more completely the products

created with these applications. Depending on the design of the assignment, additional criteria can include

content knowledge, the organization of ideas, and research and planning processes. Both product and

performance determine the student score.

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The Rubrics

Each one has some generic

elements but then others suit the

features of that particular

application. Here is the Primary

One rubric for word processing

with an explanation key.

Over the course of the assignment, a

student can use the rubric to focus

their efforts to improve their scores.

Rubric Year Level & Application Rubric elements or assignment criteria Scales:

Trying to Improve = below target

Satisfactory= on target;

Good = at least one level above target

Very Good= at least two levels above target

Descriptors for criteria

Final score determined by overall rating

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P1 Word Processing Rubric

Trying to Improve Satisfactory Good Very Good Score

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I can help my teacher with creating new pieces of writing on the computer. I can also help with saving and printing my work.

I can open, save and print my writing but sometimes need a little help from my teacher.

I can open, save, and print my writing but might need help with folders, renaming files and saving my writing to new locations

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I can help my teacher click on the icons in the menu to create my piece of writing

I can click on the text and picture icons in the menu to create my piece of writing and can explain what some of them mean

I can explore menus to locate and use other features of the word processor

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I can fix mistakes in my writing using backspace or delete keys

I can use cut, paste, copy to fix mistakes with a little help from my teacher

I can use cut, paste, copy to edit my writing on my own

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I can type to create my writing using the letter/number, space bar and enter keys

I can change the size, colour and look of the text in my writing

I can change the size, colour and look of the text to make my writing more interesting

Illu

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I can assist my teacher with putting pictures into my writing

I can find, insert and resize clipart illustrations from the clip art menu but sometimes I need a little help from my teacher.

I can find, insert and resize clipart illustrations that make my writing more interesting

Spel

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I can identify words in my writing that have spelling mistakes and correct them with the help of my teacher.

I can spot and correct spelling mistakes in my writing but might miss one or two

I can spot and correct spelling errors in my writing but might have one spelling or grammar error

Score

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P2 Word Processing Rubric

Trying to Improve Satisfactory Good Very Good Score

Gen

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file

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I can help my teacher with creating new pieces of writing on the computer. I can also help with saving and printing my work.

I can open, save and print m