Group Power-point Presentations

:  20%  (Assessment Task 1)

Individual in-class assignments

:  16%  (Assessment Tasks 2 & 3)

Class participation & attendance

:  14% (See OBTL standards attached)

Final Examination

:  50% (Written exam)

Two Criteria

1 Point

2 Points

3 Points

4 Points

A. Preparation

Student is almost never prepared for class with assignments and required class materials.

Student is occasionally prepared for class with assignments and required class materials.

Student is frequently prepared for class with assignments and required class materials.

Student is almost always prepared for class with assignments and required class materials.

B. Engagement

Student almost never contributes to class by offering ideas and/or asking questions.

Student occasionally makes contribution by offering seemingly useful/suitable ideas and/or asking meaningful questions.

Student frequently contributes suitably in class by offering ideas and/or asking meaningful questions.

Student almost always contributes meaningfully in class by offering ideas and/or asking questions in almost each class.

Marginal
D
1.0

Adequate
C-        C    C+
1.7  2.0  2.3

Good
B-    B    B+
2.7  3.0  3.3

Excellent
A-    A    A+
3.7  4.0  4.3

Pieces of evidence are relevant and accurate, but analyses are isolated, addressing a limited number of issues. Demonstration of understanding in a minimally acceptable way. Insufficient coverage, little originality, weak justification of solutions or recommendations.

The evidence is relevant, accurate. However, there is little evidence of an overall extensive view of the case issues. Able to discuss content meaningfully but little application or integration of items. Fair justification of solutions or recommendations.

The evidence presents a good appreciation of the general thrust of the case with relevant and accurate support of concepts taught in class. A clear view of how various aspects of the case integrate to form a purpose. Solutions or recommendations well justified.

As in B, but with higher degree of originality and even good evidence of reflection on own performance based on theory. Generalizes principles, models or practices to new and unfamiliar real-life contexts.

Marginal
D
1.0

 Adequate
  C-        C     C+
 1.7  2.0  2.3

Good
B-    B    B+
2.7  3.0  3.3

Excellent
A-    A    A+
3.7  4.0  4.3

Presents enough to describe what the issues are about. Some relevant points, however only re-describes the factual elements in a wooden manner, mainly pro and con. Uses a few mainstream references and applies correct concepts.

Presentation describes topic, refers to what is proposed to be done. More relevant points drawn from prevalent models or conceptual frameworks, evidence of grasp of issues but has some difficulty in finding resolution or engaging in critical analysis.

As in C, but also shows logical progression and possibly new and original insights. Most/all relevant points drawn from prevalent models or conceptual frameworks, uses appropriate structure to resolve issues with convincing arguments and discussion.

Interesting and suitably complex account of analysis/solution demonstrating original contribution, going well beyond standard resources/ references / concepts, stating a point of view in one’s own voice. Suitably impresses with critical analysis in the judgment of the marker.