Civil War Unit | Assessment of Student Performance

Even though this simulation has a competitive point structure, students will be told early on that their performance in this area will not affect their grade (although the winning contingent does get a bag of candy, or veggies depending on your nutritional standards). However, grades will be given based on the various assignments mentioned in the previous post.

General Grading Rubric
Both the Fakebook and Civil War Soldier will have a similar grading rubric:


Peer Grading
A problem I noticed in the last simulation was that some students were able to coast by on the backs of their group mates. Although I can never guarantee all the participants are actively engaged throughout the time, I can tell students that they will also be graded by their peers. Here is what the grading form would look like:


This form will be given at the end of the simulation and the final chapter test. I will remind the students that I will not disclose this information to their peers and that it is important for them to be as honest as possible.

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