Capstone Project Scoring Rubric

Standard Effectively Adequately Does Not Meet

Meets Meets Standard
Standard Standard

5 pts 3 pts 1 pt

Report and Portfolio

Topic (What?) You clearly state what your project’s topic. It is

(completed
before project)
understandable to someone who is not familiar with your
area of exploration.
5

Purpose You clearly state why you chose this project and how it
(Why?)
(completed
extends your learning beyond the SSHS classroom and
your personal interests.
5
before project)

Hypothesis You clearly predict what you will learn (intellectually and
(completed
before project)
emotionally) from the experience of completing this
project?
5
Investigation You clearly explain how you gained the knowledge and
(How?)
(completed
skill to complete this project. You explain what steps you
took to complete the project.
5
during project)

Conclusion You clearly explain, at the conclusion of your project, what

(completed after
project)
you learned from the experience of doing this project. You
articulate how what you actually learned differed from your
5
hypothesis, or what you thought you were going to learn.
What would you do differently if you did the same project
again?

Contract You submitted a fully completed and signed contract with

x2 your project. For full credit, all due dates must be
observed.
5
Portfolio You include photos of your work (with captions), a time
Artifacts log, ongoing working notes, and any other
documentation.
5
Portfolio Your portfolio is professional (appropriate for the area of
Professionalis
m
interest you plan to pursue). There are no spelling or
grammar errors. The portfolio is attractive, yet easy to read
5
and navigate.

Self­Evaluation You submit your project with a self­evaluation by filling out

(completed after
project)
the top half of this rubric. Did you complete the project? If
not, justify that outcome.
5
Subtotal _____50____ / 50 points
35 points or more are required to present.

Digital and In­Person Presence

In­Person You precisely summarize your project sharing all

Presentation
Content x3
necessary key components. You are able to answer all
questions about your project in a thoughtful manner.
5
In­Person You introduce yourself to panelists, shake everyone’s
Interactions
x3
hand, look everyone in the eyes when speaking. During
your presentation, your voice is an appropriate volume and
5
you speak with enthusiasm and authority. You thank your
panelists and shake their hand at completion. You are
dressed professionally.

Subtotal ____30_____ / 30 points

 Grand Total ____80_____ / 80 points
56 points are required to complete certification.

Student Name __BRINDA GARIKAPATI___ Project Title ___DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES_____