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Use developmentally appropriate and accurate technology terminology (1.a.1)

At least 3 terms are defined. Terms are technology related. Terms are used accurately in the writing. Terms are relatively complex.

At least 3 terms are defined. Some of the terms are technology related. Terms are used somewhat accurately in the writing. Terms may be relatively common.

Less than 3 terms are defined. Terms may not technology related or are very common terms. Terms may not be used accurately in the writing.

Apply strategies for identifying and solving routine software and hardware problems that occur in everyday use. (1.b.2)

The problem being fixed in clearly defined.  Steps are applicable and thorough, and several ideas are listed

The problem is listed.  Several ideas are listed.

The problem is unclear or missing or describes a non- technology problem.  . Few ideas are listed.

744.02.A  Language Arts.  Use correct grammar, spelling and sentence structure.

Troubleshooting ideas are written in complete sentences. The writing is free from spelling and grammar errors. Capital letters are used correctly.

The writing has 1 or 2 spelling, grammar or sentence structure errors.

The writing has 3 or more spelling, grammar or sentence structure errors.

744.07.A  Language Arts.  Write technical information - Locate Sources

The writer lists all sources where information was taken from.  Information is summarized and not plagiarized

Some sources are listed or are incomplete.  Wording is changed, but not summarized

No source information is listed.  Information is copied word-for-word or unclear

Write technical information – produce technical documents

The document is neat, organized, easy-to-follow.  The writer describes troubleshooting steps in detail. 

The document has necessary components but is hard to understand.  The troubleshooting steps are written with little detail, or the solution is vague.

The troubleshooting steps are confusing or unclear