CATEGORY

EXEMPLARY

ACCOMPLISHED

DEVELOPING

EMERGENT

Abstract

This would work as a good intro to a novel

Clear summary that lets reader know what is coming in this example

It's a summary and gives some sense of the portfolio sample

It's a summary

Outcome Connection

Articulates an understanding of the reasons why the outcomes relevant to this example are constructed.

Recognizes and articulates the multiple course outcomes met in the particular example.

Identifies simple connection to course outcomes stated.

Constructs own outcomes for the class:)

Problem Setting

Constructs their own problem based on a personally relevant context.

Articulates a clear setting for the problem in a plausible context.

Presents the setting with some sense of applications or context for the problem

Just the facts man, just the facts.

Problem Solution

Solution is very clearly presented with intriguing asides and insights into the calculational implications

Solution is complete and clearly presented making no significant intuitive demands on the reader.

All the steps of the solution are there in some form though I have to read between the lines

Cliff notes version of solution with only high points present

Enhancements

Can't help themselves and go way beyond the basics in some sense.

Able to extend the calculations in useful and relevant directions to create added insight

Makes effort to extend calculation in some direction

Contemplates extended calculations

Reflection

Offers significant insight in to their connection with some aspect of the problem

Able to express a personal relationship to the problem and it's solution

Offers some reflection on relevance of problem to world or self.