ANT202.W1L1.07.2018

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Total Possible Score: 3.00

Scenario One Question One: Identifies the Types of Variation in the Specified Beetle Population, and Which Beetles Were Selected For and Against and Explains how This Determination Was Made

Total: 0.40

Distinguished - Accurately identifies the types of variation in the specified beetle population, and which beetles were selected for and against and provides a detailed explanation of how this determination was made.

Proficient - Accurately identifies the types of variation in the specified beetle population, and which beetles were selected for and against and provides an explanation of how this determination was made. The explanation is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Identifies the types of variation in the specified beetle population, and which beetles were selected for and against and provides a limited explanation of how this determination was made. The identification is inaccurate and/or the explanation is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to identify the types of variation in the specified beetle population, and which beetles were selected for and against and explain how this determination was made; however, the identification is inaccurate and the explanation is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The identification of the types of variation in the specified beetle population, and which beetles were selected for and against and explanation of how this determination was made are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.


Scenario One Question Two: Determines Which Beetle Type is Most Fit in its Environment, and Explains This by Using Knowledge About Natural Selection

Total: 0.40

Distinguished - Accurately determines which beetle type is most fit in its environment, and provides a detailed explanation of how this determination was made using knowledge of natural selection.

Proficient - Accurately determines which beetle type is most fit in its environment, and provides an explanation of how this determination was made, using knowledge of natural selection. The explanation is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Determines which type of beetle is most fit in its environment, and provides a limited explanation of how this determination was made. The identification is inaccurate and/or the explanation is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to determine which beetle is most fit in its environment, and provides an explanation of how this determination was made; however, the identification is inaccurate and the explanation is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The determination of which type of beetle is most fit in its environment, and an explanation of how this determination was made are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.


Scenario One Question Three: Predicts How the Beetle Population will Change Over Time, and Explains How Natural Selection is Working in this Population of Beetles

Total: 0.40

Distinguished - Accurately predicts how the beetle population will change over time, and comprehensively explains how natural selection is working in this population of beetles.

Proficient - Accurately predicts how the beetle population will change over time, and explains how natural selection is working in this population of beetles. The explanation is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Predicts how the beetle population will change over time, and minimally explains how natural selection is working in this population of beetles. The prediction is inaccurate and/or the explanation is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to predict how the beetle population will change over time, and explain how natural selection is working in this population of beetles; however, the prediction is inaccurate and the explanation is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The prediction of which beetle population will change over time and the explanation of how natural selection is working in this population of beetles are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.


Scenario Two Question One: Identifies Which Mice Were Selected For, and Which Were Selected Against, and Explains this Choice

Total: 0.40

Distinguished - Clearly and accurately identifies which mice were selected for, and which were selected against, and provides a detailed explanation of how this determination was made.

Proficient - Accurately identifies which mice were selected for and against and provides an explanation of how this determination was made. The explanation is slightly underdeveloped or unclear.

Basic - Identifies which mice were selected for, and which were selected against, and provides a limited explanation of how this determination was made. The identification is inaccurate and/or the explanation is underdeveloped and/or unclear.

Below Expectations - Identifies which mice were selected for and against, and attempts to explain how this determination was made; however, the identification is inaccurate and the explanation is significantly underdeveloped and unclear.

Non-Performance - The identification of which mice were selected for and against, and an explanation of how this determination was made are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.


Scenario Two Question Two: Explains What Would Happen if the Environment Were to Change, and Describes How This Would Change Which Mice Were Selected For and Against

Total: 0.40

Distinguished - Comprehensively and accurately explains what would happen if the environment were to change, and thoroughly and accurately describes how the changes would change which mice would be selected for and against.

Proficient - Accurately explains what would happen if the environment were to change, and accurately describes how this would change which mice were selected for and against. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Minimally explains what would happen if the environment were to change, and provides a limited description of how this would change which mice were selected for and against. Relevant details are missing and/or inaccurate.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain what would happen if the environment were to change and describe how this would change affect which mice were selected for and against; however, significant details are missing and inaccurate.

Non-Performance - The explanation of what would happen if the environment were to change and the description of how this would change which mice are selected for and against are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.


Scenario Two Question Three: Predicts How the Mouse Population Will Change Over Time, and Explains How Natural Selection is Acting on That Population

Total: 0.40

Distinguished - Accurately predicts how the population of mice will change over time, and thoroughly explains how natural selection is working in this population of mice.

Proficient - Accurately predicts how the population of mice will change over time, and explains how natural selection is working in this population of mice. The explanation is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Predicts how the population of mice will change over time, and minimally explains how natural selection is working in this population of mice. The prediction is inaccurate and/or the explanation is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to predict how the population of mice will change over time, and explain how natural selection is working in this population of mice; however, the prediction is inaccurate and the explanation is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The prediction of which population of mice will change over time and the explanation of how natural selection is working in this population of mice are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.


Critical Thinking: Explanation of Issues

Total: 0.50

Distinguished - Clearly and comprehensively explains the issue to be considered, delivering all relevant information necessary for a full understanding.

Proficient - Clearly explains the issue to be considered, delivering enough relevant information for an adequate understanding.

Basic - Briefly explains the issue to be considered, delivering minimal information for a basic understanding.

Below Expectations - Briefly explains the issue to be considered, but may not deliver additional information necessary for a basic understanding.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions. 


Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics

Total: 0.10

Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.

Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understand.

Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors which may slightly distract the reader.

Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors which distract the reader.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.