Beginning

1

Developing

2

Accomplished

3

Exemplary

4

Score

1. Fractal Definition

Vague description. Shows no understanding of the concepts.

Definition
reflects some research and understanding.

Definition reflects understanding of fractals and is written in precise language.

Definition reflects understanding of fractals and self-replicating patterns and is written in a clear and concise manner.

 2. Sierpinski Triangle
-computer generated

Printed out in black and white.

Done in two colors with no understanding of the patterns.

Understands the concept and is somewhat creative with use of color.

Colors and level chosen reflect an understanding of the self-replicating fractal principal- highest level of performance.

3. Sierpinski Triangle
Hand constructed

At least one of group not done with four levels and/or is not neat or constructed with geometric tools.

4 levels created by hand without the appearance of using geometric tools.

Not all Triangles in group created reflecting the highest level of performance.

All Triangles from group created reflecting the highest level of performance.

4. Pascal’s Triangle

Chart not done neatly, answer to question does not reflect an understanding of the assignment -reflects a beginning level of performance.

Chart done neatly but answer to question does not reflect an understanding of the assignment.

Chart done neatly and answer to question reflects a general understanding of the assignment.

Chart done neatly and answer to question reflects the highest level of understanding.

5. Fractals in the

 Real world

Pictures not immediately identifiable as fractals in nature.

Only one picture identifiable as per the assignment description.

Both pictures identifiable as per the assignment description. 

Both pictures identifiable as per the assignment description and reflect uniqueness along with a mastery of understanding.

6. Koch snowflake

Not done with three iterations and/ or is not neat nor constructed with geometric tools.

At least one snowflake in the group created by hand without the appearance of using geometric tools.

Not all snowflakes in group created reflecting the highest level of accuracy following directions.

All snowflakes from group created reflecting the highest level of accuracy.

7. Scavenger Hunt

0-2 questions answered correctly.

3-4 questions answered correctly.

5-6 questions answered correctly.

All seven questions answered correctly.

No postcards received from group.

Postcards not received from all members of the group.

Postcards received from all members but not unique.

Postcards received from all members of the group using individual email addresses and unique fractals.

Does not follow introductory guidelines.

  Follows guideline but designed with a low level of quality.

Creative use of fractals and designed with the moderate level of quality.

Creative use of fractals not shown on the WebQuest Page and designed with the highest level of quality.