CRITERIA Levels of Achievement Score
Baseline Effective Exemplary
Organization and Design
Layout &
0 points
There are few or no graphic elements, no variation in layout and/or the colors interfere with the readability.
3 points
There are some graphic elements and limited variation in layout. Design elements sometimes assist students in understanding concepts and ideas.
5 points
There are multiple graphic elements and variation in layout. Design elements assist students in understanding concepts and ideas.
Navigation
0 points
Navigating the game is confusing and information cannot be found easily.
3 points
Some navigation is unclear, resulting in a few places where students can become lost.
5 points
The game is well-organized and easy to navigate. Students can clearly understand where they are and where to go next.
Instructional Design and Delivery
Objectives
0 points
Learning objectives are unclear or non-existent.
3 points
Some learning objectives are identified.
5 points
Learning objectives are clearly identified.
Different
0 points
The game provides few auditory, kinesthetic, textual and/or visual activities to enhance student learning.
3 points
The game provides some auditory, kinesthetic, textual and/or visual activities to enhance student learning.
5 points
The game provides multiple auditory, kinesthetic, textual and/or visual activities to enhance student learning.
Higher
0 points
The game provides limited or no activities to help students increase their cognitive skills, such as analysis, synthesis and evaluation.
3 points
The game provides some activities to help students increase their cognitive skills, such as analysis, synthesis and evaluation.
5 points
The game provides multiple activities to help students increase their cognitive skills, such as analysis, synthesis and evaluation.
Game-Based Learning
Rules
0 points
Rules are not clearly stated.
3 points
Some rules are given, but there is missing information. Students might be confused.
5 points
Every rule is clearly stated.
Goals
0 points
Goals are vague or incomplete.
3 points
Goals are at least partially described.
5 points
Goals are clearly stated and measure what students must know and be able to do to accomplish the game.
Feedback
0 points
There are few or no opportunities for students to receive feedback on their performance.
3 points
There are some opportunities for students to receive feedback on their performance.
5 points
There are frequent opportunities for students to receive timely feedback on their performance.
Interaction
0 points
Student-to-computer and student-to-student interactions are limited or non-existent.
3 points
Student-to-computer and student-to-student interactions are at least partially identified.
5 points
Student-to-computer and student-to-student interactions can be clearly identified. There is a definitive increase in social interaction.
Subject
0 points
The subject or topic of the game is vague or incomplete.
3 points
The subject or topic of the game is at least partially described.
5 points
The subject or topic of the game is clearly stated.
Total Score