ADIRONDACK CURRICULUM PROJECT
Challenge Checklist

Challenge Title:                                                               Author:

Reviewed by:                                                                  Date:

Observed
Criteria
Points
Possible
Points
Earned
 
1.  Includes the author's name, title and contact information 5
 
 
2.  Has a title that attracts interest and indicates what grade level the challenge was designed for 4
 
 
3.   Lists Learning Standard Curriculum Area (e.g., ELA, MST etc.) 5
 
 
4.  Lists Learning Standard Number 5
 
 
5.   Lists Learning Standard Level and sub-level when appropriate 2
 
 
6.  Lists the Learning Standard Key Idea when appropriate 2
 
 
7.   Lists a Learning Standard performance indicator when appropriate 2
 
 
8.      Indicates Adirondack Curriculum Area(s) [not more than two] 4
 
 
9.      Has an investigative question/issue that drives the challenge and/or provides a larger context or connection to the real world 10
 
 
10.   Has a clearly articulated product that will provide evidence of student learning 15
 
 
11.   Shows evidence of considering group size and make up 5
 
 
12.   Shows evidence of considering individual accountability 5
 
 
13.   Shows evidence of considering conditions for positive interdependence 5
 
 
14.   Shows evidence of considering what resources will be needed and provided 3
 
 
15.   Provides opportunity for student choice 5
 
 
16.   Shows evidence of considering parental involvement 3
 
 
17.   Provides a variety of criteria for a product of 'good' quality appropriate for the grade level 15
 
 
18.   Includes any necessary additional information including; an introduction, bibliography/references, additional teaching tools/aids, classroom experience with the challenge and other pertinent information 5
 
 TOTAL
100
 
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