| Objectives | Low Performance | At or Below Average | At or Above Average | Exemplary Performance | Earned Points |
| Project Objectives | 0 Points No written objectives |
1 Point Objectives are vague and do not address student achievement |
2 Points Objectives are clearly stated and worthwhile |
3 Points Objectives are clearly stated, are realistic and are linked to grant rationale |
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| Grant Activities | 0 Points Activities have no relevance to content or school goals |
1 Point Activities show little connection to content or school goals |
2 Points Provides activities that are adequate to meet an instructional need |
3 Points Provides clear explanation of proposed activities which are well structured and logical and include interdisciplinary or team-taught projects |
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| Evaluation of Project | 0 Points Provides no evidence of an assessment tool to determine impact of proposal on student learning |
1 Point Provides little evidence of a method to determine how the project will impact student learning |
2 Points Provides an adequate explanation of proposed assessment tool which will show impact on student learning |
3 Points Provides clear description of evaluation tools that are measurable and show impact on student learning |
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| Budget | 0 Points No budget is provided |
1 Point Budget is incomplete and inadequate for proposed activities |
2 Points A clear explanation of funding is provided |
3 Points Evidence is provided and the MPSF should have confidence that the project will succeed |
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| Timeline | 0 Points No timeline for activities provided |
1 Point Only a vague timeline of activities provided |
2 Points Goals are attainable within the allotted grant time period |
3 Points Proposal includes a clear plan and timeline outlining all activities |
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| Statement of Need | 0 Points No demographic information about the students or school to be served are given |
1 Point Did not clearly identify the audience to be served in relation to the need Supportive data was weak and inclusive |
2 Points Provides an adequate statement of the audience to be served, and supportive data |
3 Points Provides a detailed clear statement of the need, including the audience to be served. |
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| 1st Time Applicant Bonus | 1 Point | ||||
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