Beginning

ü   Correct transfer of model parameters from physics reports.


ü   Correct transfer of raw data to Excel spreadsheet.

Developing

ü  Accurate discussion of vertical shift (coefficient d).


ü  Provide information relating graph to the coefficient value.

Accomplished

ü  Correct calculations of coefficients a, b, and c.


ü  Correct calculated version of mathematical model

Exemplary

ü  Evaluation of accuracy of the mathematical model

ü  Modifying of coefficients to make model more accurate

ü  Clear explanation of how modifications(if any) were made and why modifications were necessary.

ü  Appropriate observations about:

       o    Difficulties involved with creating the model.
       o    Quality of the data


ü  Provide example of a prediction made with the model

Extensions

ü  Appropriate modifications of the Excel modeling tool

ü  Creation of additional modeling tools (possibly using other software applications)