O =  OUTSTANDING

• Student demonstrates above average and outstanding mastery of the science concepts.
• Student is able to relate to concepts by sharing “on task” information pertaining to the subject matter and is able to make connections to other subjects and experiences.
• Student follows directions and creates class work with extra effort and goes beyond what is expected.
• Student compliments other students and works well with others.
• Student is cooperative and helpful when working in a group and completes all tasks willingly and in a timely fashion.
• Student always displays an appreciative and friendly attitude when working with peers.
• Student is prepared with materials and goes right to work. No time is wasted.
• Student is able to apply all that has been taught and is able to discuss and recall learned concepts as well as the activities meant to reinforce them.
• Student wastes no time in casual conversation and keeps working single-mindedly on the task at hand.
• Student is able to explain the connection between the activity and the concept.
• Student is clear about the lesson objective and can explain what the final lesson should be.
• Student participates and lends extra materials or resources pertaining to the lesson to make the class interesting.

                                                   S = SATISFACTORY

• Student can explain the objective of the lesson and what must be accomplished with the activity.
• Student usually goes right to work once the task is understood and completes all work.
• Student works well in groups working with peers.
• Student understands basic concepts in lesson and can relate information to other experiences.
• Student can demonstrate mastery of the NJ State Science Standard.
• Student participates in discussions.
• Student is working at his/her ability level.

                                               D = Skill Is Not Developed at This Time

• Student does poorly on tests and projects.
• Student does not regularly comprehend the lesson concepts and cannot demonstrate mastery of concepts.
• Student is not regularly meeting NJ State Standards in Science.
• Student does not regularly complete science activities.
• Student behavior regularly interferes with his /her learning process as well as others.