6th Grade

A "proficient" sixth grader is able to independently ...

Enter data into a spreadsheet.

Convert data to an appropriate graph for analysis.

Cite sources properly (introduced in grade 4).

Restate copyright rules (introduced in grade 5).

Honor the privacy and ownership of other students' work.

Useful Resources	Grade Level Resources
Citation and Copyright Poster	Sixth Grade Teacher Guide
Computer Rules (Download a Word version to modify)	Spreadsheet/Graphing Exemplar (Proficient)
Popping the Question (PowerPoint Activity)	Spreadsheet/Graphing Exemplar (Advanced)
Popper Advertisement (PowerPoint file)	Excel On-Line Tutorial
Popper Memo (Word doc)	Comparing Graphs
Popper Letter Template extension activity (Word)	Misleading Graphs
Popper Lab Report Template extension activity (ppt)
RubiStar (Online rubric creator)
Online keyboarding practice website with lessons that start with home row. Print keyboarding practice worksheets.

6th Grade Standards & Rubrics

ALL students will apply common Excel features to graph a set of data for a specific audience.

Below Basic	Basic	Proficient	Advanced	Assessment Method
Not able to use a spreadsheet to produce a graph from a set of data.	With assistance, produces a spreadsheet graph using at least one set of data.	Independently produces a spreadsheet graph using at least one set of data.	Independently produces spreadsheet graphs with multiple data sets. Applies enhancing formatting features.	Student work compared to exemplars

Below Basic	Basic	Proficient	Advanced	Assessment Method
Unable to login and logout. Uses other students’ account.	Able to login and logout to personal account with teacher assistance.	Logs in and out appropriately and does not access classmate material without permission.	Always logs-in and out appropriately and highly regards the data of fellow classmates.	Teacher Observation
Wanders off track to inappropriate links when using the Internet. Does not follow plagiarism rules. Does not use computer time wisely.	Often confused by advertising prompts. Lacks understanding regarding plagiarism. Needs regular guidance to appropriately use computer time.	Recognizes inappropriate or irrelevant Web sites and reports them if warranted. Understands and obeys plagiarism rules. Uses computer time wisely.	Maintains a high level of integrity when using the Internet. Maximizes the use of technology time to a given task.	Teacher Observation
Does not or unable to cite source material. Unaware of copyright rules.	Usually cites source material with a basic degree of accuracy. Familiar with copyright rules.	Always properly cites source material. Able to restate key copyright rules in own words.	Always properly cites source material with a high degree of accuracy and honors copyright laws.	Student work compared to exemplars