Garden Spade Project Rubric
| Criteria | 4 – Exceeds Expectations | 3 – Meets Expectations | 2 – Approaches Expectations | 1 – Does Not Meet Expectations |
| File and Shape Handle | Handle is filed and shaped with precision beyond requirements. Edges are smooth and even. | Handle is filed and shaped as per instructions with minor deviations. Edges are mostly smooth. | Handle is filed and shaped but with noticeable irregularities. Edges are rough in some areas. | Handle is poorly filed and shaped, with significant deviations from the required measurements. |
| Bench Grind or File Ends | Ends are ground or filed perfectly to match a penny or dime with exceptional smoothness and symmetry. | Ends are adequately ground or filed to match a penny or dime with slight imperfections. | Ends are somewhat ground or filed but lack symmetry or smoothness. | Ends are poorly ground or filed with considerable deviation from a penny or dime. |
| Drilling and Assembling | Holes are drilled precisely as per layout. The assembly of the head and handle is flawless. | Holes are drilled accurately with minor deviations. Assembly of the head and handle is sturdy. | Holes are drilled but with some inaccuracies. Assembly is somewhat unstable. | Holes and assembly are poorly executed, resulting in a weak structure. |
| Bending | Bends at the exact 45-degree angle with perfect alignment. Handle shape is exceptional. | Bends are mostly accurate with slight deviations from 45 degrees. Good handle shape. | Bends are approximate but notably off 45 degrees. Acceptable handle shape. | Bends significantly deviate from 45 degrees. Poor handle shape. |
| Shovel Head Shaping and Attachment | Shovel head is cut out, shaped, and attached with precision. Appearance matches drawing perfectly. | Shovel head is correctly cut out and attached but with minor imperfections. Matches drawing well. | Shovel head is cut and attached but with noticeable discrepancies from the drawing. | Shovel head is poorly cut out and attached, hardly resembling the drawing. |
| Finishing (File, Sand, and Paint) | Surface is filed and sanded to perfection. Paint is applied evenly with a professional finish. | Surface is adequately filed and sanded. Paint is applied neatly with minor imperfections. | Surface filing and sanding are apparent but uneven. Paint application is uneven. | Poor filing, sanding, and painting, resulting in an unfinished or rough appearance. |
| Use of Tools and Safety | Tools are used with expert proficiency. All safety protocols are followed impeccably. | Tools are used correctly with occasional minor mistakes. Safety protocols are followed. | Some incorrect tool use putting efficiency at task. Basic safety protocols are followed. | Incorrect tool use that could jeopardize safety. Negligence in following safety protocols. |
| Creativity and Design Aesthetic | Design showcases exceptional creativity and an aesthetic appeal beyond the basic requirements. | Design is functional and appealing, with a touch of creativity as per requirements. | Design lacks some creativity but meets the basic functional requirements. | Design shows minimal effort and creativity, not meeting the basic aesthetic requirements. |
This rubric is designed to evaluate the process and final product of the garden spade project for an 8th-grade metalwork assignment. Each criterion is measured on a scale from 1 to 4, with 4 being the highest score representing work that exceeds expectations, and 1 representing work that does not meet the project’s basic requirements.
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