Line Graph Evaluation Rubric (Excel)	assignment # __________
Student Name:		Score:
This analytic rubric is used to verify that specific tasks have been performed. If a task has been successfully completed, all points are awarded. No points are awarded if a task is not complete. Awarding partial points is not an option.
Category	Scoring Criteria	Points	Student Evaluation	Teacher Evaluation
Variables 20 points	The independent variable on the X axis.	10
	The dependent variable on the Y axis.	10
Plot Area 20 points	The plot area covers most of printed page.	10
	Plot area background is white. (White is not Excel's default color.)	10
Axis Identification 15 points	Major grid lines for both X and Y axis. (Excel does not do this automatically.)	5
	Grid lines have appropriate data numbers.	5
	Each axis is labeled, including the measurement units for each variable.	5
Graph Data 30 points	Data points labeled with "marker".	5
	The "value" of the dependent variable is shown at each data point. (Numbers must not clutter the graph.)	5
	Data lines appropriate width and color. (Most graphs should be drawn as "smoothed line".)	5
	The data table printed on page. (The data table is not included if it makes graph print on two pages.)	5
	If more than one data line is drawn on a single graph, a "legend" is provided to identify the lines. (Points automatic for single-line graphs.)	10
Graph Title 10 points	A descriptive title is printed in an open area inside the graph. (Titles are not in the margin of the paper.)	10
Personal Information 5 points	Student name and assignment number are included. (This information must be printed in the upper left-hand margin of the paper, not inside the graph plot.)	5
Score	Total Points	100
Self-evaluation	Students are expected to honestly evaluate their own work. If the difference between the student evaluation and the teacher evaluation is more than 10 points, 5 points will be deducted from the teacher's score when the grade is recorded.
Deadline	All "turn-in" assignments are expected to be completed by the assigned deadline. Graphs will be accepted at the beginning of class the day after the deadline for 3/4 credit. No credit will be given after this time.