Local Event Study Rubric (Jigsaw)
At the end of each three cycles, you have an opportunity to earn extra credit (4 points) by completing a Local Event Assignment. The Local Event Assignment is an Event Study Assignment performed individually.
Goal: Identify the E > S, S > E, and S > S interactions for the spheres Then synthesize the E > S, S > E, and S > S interactions into causal chains.
Your Local Event assignment needs to include:
. List of the E > S, S > E, and S > S interactions with reasoning and support.
. List of chains of interactions between the event and 3 or more spheres.
You should write as many E > S, S > E, and S > S interactions as you can that include accuracy, depth of reasoning, and quality of support. Use the rubric below to evaluate and improve your analysis.
Using your E > S, S > E, and S > S interactions, create causal chains. For more, see Jigsaw Assessment.
Accuracy
| 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | Rationale |
| Presents precise and meticulous scientific understanding. | Uses currently accepted scientific understanding in explaining effects | Uses currently accepted scientific understanding in explaining interactions. | Attempts to explain interactions, but strays from accepted scientific understanding. | Explain your rating with specific references to your work as evidence. |
Depth of Reasoning
| 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | Rationale |
| Uses arguments from at least two perspectives for most of the effects and interactions. | Uses scientific reasoning, concepts, and processes to explain each effect and interaction. | Includes science concepts and processes in the reasons provided for each effect and interaction. | Explains at least two reasons for each effect and interaction. | Explain your rating with specific references to your work as evidence. |
Quality of Support
| 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | Rationale |
| Cites data and respected authorities, as well as logic, explanations and examples to support statements about the interactions and effects. | Cites data and respected authorities to support statements about the interactions and effects. | Cites data from multiple sources to support statements about the interactions and effects. | Cites respected authorities to support statements about the interactions and effects. | Explain your rating with specific references to your work as evidence. |
Number of Causal Chains
| 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | Rationale |
| More than eight causal chains. | Six to eight causal chains. | Three to five causal chains. | One to two causal chains. | Explain your rating with specific references to your work as evidence. |