Critical Thinking: Currency Exchange/Conversion
Cover page including name, class, date, and title of
report. Graphics pertaing to subject matter.
Complete cover page and information. Provided
graphics (images) of currency related items.
Demonstrated good use of graphics and
relationship to content covered.
Incomplete cover page / incomplete
information. Use of graphics or pictures as
filler to increase the page count.
Blank and/or missing cover page.
13 pts
7 pts
0 pts
Cited both supply/demand and comparative advantages
as relevant evidence showing full understanding of
strengths and weaknesses of nations currency.
Only addressed 1-item.
This portion used a basic structure but relationships
between and among ideas are not consistently clear.
This essay cites minimal or irrelevant evidence and/or very
vague.
Not clear or can't find explanation on significance or
differences in currency exchange.
14 pts
7 pts
1 pts
Explained how to convert one form of currency
into another. Incorporated one example or
formula showing converison equation.
Clearly explained and provided an example.
Exch Rate x Currency = USD
Provided written directions but no example
given. Left it up to the reader to make a
connection.
This essay cites minimal or irrelevant evidence to
support conversion process.
Could not find example showing how to convert
14 pts
7 pts
0 pts
Provided clear comparison of other nations
currency compared to ours.
Stated or shown other currency
denominations. Coins or Paper currency.
This essay demonsstrates little to no reasoning
and/or understanding on different forms of
currency.
No example(s) provided.
14 pts
8 pts
0 pts
Essay demonstrates reasoning and understanding
on how to calculate an hourly wage.
Provided example showing difference after
calculating and who benefits.
Noted there was a difference, but didn't state
who benefits from it the employer or
employee.
This essay demonstrates little to no reasoning
and/or understanding on to determine an hourly
wage.
No example provided.
14 pts
7 pts
0 pts
Meets the 4-5 full pages requirement.
No oversized left/right margins.
No oversized headers/footers.
Illustrated an understanding to the reader by
including relevant details, ideas clear and
convincing examples.
Minimum of 3- pages with content. Used
header/date/student name to fill top portion
of page.
Did not develop ideas sufficiently and tend to
repeat information rather than provide a
variety of relevant, sufficient details for the
reader to understand.
The essay does not establish and/or maintain a
formal style.
The essay contains errors that interfere wih
meaning.
Less than 3 -pages of content. Linespacing
increased to try and fill the page.
10 pts
6 pts
3 pts
No typo's present. Student used spell check prior
to submission.
1-2 typos present.
The essay does not establish and/or maintain a
formal style.
The essay contains errors that interfere with
meaning.
Less than 2-pages of written content. Line spacing
increased to fill the page.
6 pts
3 pts
1 pts
Punctuation / Spell Check
Total Points:
Demoninations
Provided example of other nations currency
demoninations and how they differ from ours.
Payroll
Provided example of dealing with payroll and having
to round up or down, and who keeps the difference,
owner or employee.
Lang/Style/Formatting
Language and Style: Used language that conveys an
experience and engages the reader.
Minimum 3-5 pages of written content. Pictures and
graphs are acceptable but do not count as written
content.
Currency Exchange/Conversion Grading Rubric
Ratings
Content - Alt
Opening paragraph explained the signicance and
differences in foreign currency exchange rates.
Supply/Demand, Comparative Advantage.
Analysis/Evid
Conversion Sample
Essay demonstrates reasoning and understanding of
the conversion process.
Explained how to convert one form of currency into