Fuzzy Situations

A fuzzy situation requires an evaluation tool that examines the depth, breadth and creativity of the response. This fair evaluation may be achieved by the use of a rubric. The following are examples of rubrics which may be used to assess a fuzzy situation.

Criteria Points

Identified social relevance in one area of impact

1

Identified social relevance in one to two areas of impact

2

Identified social relevance in three or more areas of impact

3

Predicted/Discussed pros and cons of one outcome

1

Predicted/Discussed pros and cons of two outcomes

2

Predicted/Discussed pros and cons of three or more outcomes

3

Creativity

1-3

Level of logical progression

1-3

Level and accuracy of science facts to support the positions stated

1-3

Applied to other disciplines other than science

2

Clarity of expression

1

Suggested Action

2

Total Possible Points

20

Criteria Points

Identified and explained one possible outcome listing at least one negative and one positive result.

1

Identified and explained two possible outcomes listing at least one negative and one positive result.

2

Identified and explained more than two possible outcomes listing one negative and one positive result.

3

Identified and explained two or more outcomes and gave more than one positive and negative results.

4

Make a sound prediction for one possible outcome

1

Make predictions for the various outcomes

2

Incorporated at least two scientific facts to back up the prediction

1

Incorporated more than two scientific facts to back up the predictions

2

For creative outcomes and predictions

2

Total Possible Points

10

Criteria Points

Identified social relevance by one example

1

Identified social relevance by two or more examples

2

Gave a counter argument or alternative idea (balance of views)

1

Made one decision or identified one outcome

1

Made two or more decisions or outcomes

2

Made a prediction with supporting facts

2

Made more than one prediction with supporting facts

3

Mentioned other disciplines- history, humanities, music, math

1

Suggested an action to take

1

Incorporated poorly defined science facts

1

Incorporated good science facts -but not supportive of problem

2

Incorporated good science facts that support the problem well

3

Related self or individual to the topic

1

Total Possible Points

14

Identified social relevance in one area of impact	1
Identified social relevance in one to two areas of impact	2
Identified social relevance in three or more areas of impact	3

Predicted/Discussed pros and cons of one outcome	1
Predicted/Discussed pros and cons of two outcomes	2
Predicted/Discussed pros and cons of three or more outcomes	3

Creativity	1-3

Level of logical progression	1-3

Level and accuracy of science facts to support the positions stated	1-3

Applied to other disciplines other than science	2

Clarity of expression	1

Suggested Action	2
Total Possible Points	20

Identified and explained one possible outcome listing at least one negative and one positive result.	1

Identified and explained two possible outcomes listing at least one negative and one positive result.	2

Identified and explained more than two possible outcomes listing one negative and one positive result.	3

Identified and explained two or more outcomes and gave more than one positive and negative results.	4

Make a sound prediction for one possible outcome	1
Make predictions for the various outcomes	2

Incorporated at least two scientific facts to back up the prediction	1
Incorporated more than two scientific facts to back up the predictions	2

For creative outcomes and predictions	2
Total Possible Points	10

Identified social relevance by one example	1
Identified social relevance by two or more examples	2

Gave a counter argument or alternative idea (balance of views)	1

Made one decision or identified one outcome	1
Made two or more decisions or outcomes	2

Made a prediction with supporting facts	2
Made more than one prediction with supporting facts	3

Mentioned other disciplines- history, humanities, music, math	1

Suggested an action to take	1

Incorporated poorly defined science facts	1
Incorporated good science facts -but not supportive of problem	2
Incorporated good science facts that support the problem well	3

Related self or individual to the topic	1

Total Possible Points	14