Evaluation

MET Participants and Collaboration

20.0

Thoroughly outlines all participants of a multidisciplinary evaluation team, insightfully describing the roles each team member holds. Expertly describes how MET team members can effectively collaborate with student’s family and each other.

Background Information

25.0

Analysis expertly describes case study background information, identifying areas of significance. A professional, summary of additional information that could be gathered from informal observations and formal curriculum-based assessments that might be significant is provided.

Assessment Recommendations

25.0

Two ideal assessments, one formal and one informal, are recommended for the student related to eligibility, program, or placement decisions. At least one example uses developmentally appropriate technology. Explanation for assessment recommendations is professional and convincing.

Thesis Development and Purpose

7.0

Thesis or main claim is comprehensive. The essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.

Argument Logic and Construction

8.0

Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative and thoroughly support the claim.

Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)

5.0

Submission is virtually free of mechanical errors. Word choice reflects well-developed use of practice and content-related language. Sentence structures are varied and engaging.

Paper Format (use of appropriate style format)

5.0

All template and format elements are correct.

Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)

5.0

Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.