. Scoring Rubric Each response to the questions will be scored on an equal 7-point scale using the following statements to identify high (H), medium (M), and low (L) scoring proposals. Questions Student Benefits H Discusses specific benefits and principles of programs as well as opportunities for FIRST – informal and formal growth in knowledge of STEM subjects. M Discusses benefits to students that are consistent with programs and STEM FIRST – education. L Discusses benefits to students that are inconsistent with programs. FIRST – Underserved Students Specific activities for serving/recruiting students are identified and are focused on targeting H – underserved students. M Specific activities for serving/recruiting students are identified and are focused on targeting – the general school population including underserved students. L Specific activities for serving/recruiting students are not clearly identified. – Volunteer Mentors H Outside mentors identified along with the expertise that the mentors bring to the – development of the team. Strategies for recruiting mentors are identified. M Outside mentors have been identified. Plans for recruiting mentors are not clear. – L No indication that specific outside mentors have been identified and no plan for recruiting – outside mentors. Evaluation Proposed evaluation uses multiple data sources collected through formal process (surveys, H – interviews, etc.). M Proposed evaluation combines anecdotal evidence of success with some supporting data. – L Proposed evaluation is informal and relies heavily on selected anecdotes. – Program Timeline H Timeline addresses required events as well as local activity such as team meetings, parent – meetings, etc. M Timeline addresses required events such as a competitions, registration, or available – training. L Minimal timeline that is missing key events such as competitions, registration, or FIRST – available training events. Facilities H Facilities for building and storing robots provide access to equipment and workspace that – will enhance the design and building of the robot. M Facilities for building and storing robots are identified and appear to be adequate. – L Facilities for building and storing robots are identified, but may not be adequate. –
. Scoring Rubric Each response to the questions will be scored on an equal 7-point scale using the following statements to identify high (H), medium (M), and low (L) scoring proposals. Questions Student Benefits H – Discusses specific benefits and principles of FIRST programs as well as opportunities for informal and formal growth in knowledge of STEM subjects. M – Discusses benefits to students that are consistent with FIRST programs and STEM education. L – Discusses benefits to students that are inconsistent with FIRST programs. Underserved Students H – Specific activities for serving/recruiting students are identified and are focused on targeting underserved students. M – Specific activities for serving/recruiting students are identified and are focused on targeting the general school population including underserved students. L – Specific activities for serving/recruiting students are not clearly identified. Volunteer Mentors H – Outside mentors identified along with the expertise that the mentors bring to the development of the team. Strategies for recruiting mentors are identified. M – Outside mentors have been identified. Plans for recruiting mentors are not clear. L – No indication that specific outside mentors have been identified and no plan for recruiting outside mentors. Evaluation H – Proposed evaluation uses multiple data sources collected through formal process (surveys, interviews, etc.). M – Proposed evaluation combines anecdotal evidence of success with some supporting data. L – Proposed evaluation is informal and relies heavily on selected anecdotes. Program Timeline H – Timeline addresses required events as well as local activity such as team meetings, parent meetings, etc. M – Timeline addresses required events such as a competitions, registration, or available training. L – Minimal timeline that is missing key FIRST events such as competitions, registration, or available training events. Facilities H – Facilities for building and storing robots provide access to equipment and workspace that will enhance the design and building of the robot. M – Facilities for building and storing robots are identified and appear to be adequate. L – Facilities for building and storing robots are identified, but may not be adequate.
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