Anika+Inquiry+Learning

Inquiry Learning – The process of finding a possible solution to an open-ended question or problem by means of  critically thinking, gathering, analyzing, seeking, and constructing information for a research-based activity. There is no right or wrong answer in finding a possible solution. The student is being graded on the strategy in which he/she uses to come to their answer. This type of learning engages students to explore the content, issues, and questions that surround the subject area they are studying.

Rose, Kimmarie, Kristin - Hi everyone, I'm going over my rubric and I'm having a hard time with it. Do any of you have suggestions? -Anika

​ Your gathering and analysis is the same as seeking and constructing information. Think about the webquests we have looked at. Higher learning is also being able to be creative in your presentation and applying situations to real-life circumstances. Try going that route. - Rose Rose - Thanks a lot! I appreciate your feedback and I'll correct my rubric! -Anika

**Criteria Point Value = 0 Point Value = 1 Point Value = 2 **
 * **Students solve problems using critical and higher level thinking. ** || Task requires gathering information. The students are given a task that requires only lower level thinking to come to a solution (ie, fill in the blanks, matching). || Students are given a task that requires some higher level thinking (ie, analyzing and synthesizing information) but still contains some tasks that require only lower level thinking (ie, memorization as a proof of comprehension). || Task requires synthesis of information and application to real-life situation. Students solve problems using critical thinking and higher level thinking (ie, making observations, considering evidence, using reasoning skills, etc.) ||

0 || Partial 1 || Exemplary 2 || Score || There is many different sources gathered in coming to the conclusion/solution. The conclusion/solution is accurately supported and justified. ||  ||
 * || Not Evident
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Did the process show critical thinking skills? || <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Showed no signs of critical thinking. <span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">There was no order or clarity of how the conclusion/solution came about. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Showed some signs of critical thinking. <span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Showed little order and clarity of how the conclusion/solution came about. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Showed accurate signs of critical thinking. <span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Showed an organized and well put together order of how the conclusion/solution came about. ||  ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Did the process show gathering of information? || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Showed no information, <span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">There was no evidence of any explanation as to where the information that was gathered in coming to the conclusion/solution came about. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Showed some type of information. <span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">There was some evidence of explanation of some information that was gathered in coming to the conclusion/solution. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Showed a complete set of gathered information. <span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">There is evidence that supports and explains the information that was gathered in coming to the conclusion/solution. ||  ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Did the process demonstrate analysis of information? || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Showed no analysis of information. <span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">The information gathered to come to the conclusion/solution is confusing and unreliable. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Showed some kind of understanding and analysis of information. <span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">The information gathered to come to the conclusion/solution demonstrates very little understanding of the material. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Showed complete and thorough analysis of information. <span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">The information gathered to come to the solution/conclusion demonstrates depth and understanding of the material. ||  ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Did the process show seeking of information? || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Showed no attempt of seeking information. <span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">There is no material that was gathered to come to the conclusion/solution. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Showed some kind of attempt to seek information. <span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">There is very little information gathered and the conclusion/solution doesn't seem to be thoroughly supported. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Showed complete and thorough signs of seeking information.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Did the process show constructing of information? || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Showed no construction of information. <span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">There is nothing to demonstrate any type of research had been done. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Showed some kind of construction of information. <span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">There is little research done on the topic. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Showed well intact construction of information. <span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">The research done is relevant in gathering the information needed to come to a conclusion/solution. ||  ||