| Beginning 1 point | Developing 3 points | Accomplished 5 points | Score |
| NAVIGATION | |||
| Navigation is inconsistent; different methods of navigation are used; buttons or links do not act predictably; user must use "Back" or "Go" buttons in browser to navigate | Buttons and links usually work predictably; some inconsistency with navigation conventions; user might need to resort to browser controls for navigation in some cases; | Navigation is consistent; buttons and links work predictably; navigation conventions are clear; user is never lost or stranded; easy to use. | |
| APPEARANCE | |||
| Pages do not show evidence of overall design or layout; graphics and logos are poor quality; text is difficult to read | Page show some evidence of overall design or layout using colors, backgrounds, fonts, or icons; graphics are mostly of good quality; text is mostly legible but not entirely consistent | Pages show clear evidence of overall design themes; graphics are of high quality and well used; text is easy to read in all instances; the reading level of the text fits the audience. | |
| LEGAL/GUIDELINES | |||
| Copyrighted images are used without permission | Copyrighted images are used with permission but not always clearly credited; pages comply with district guidelines | Copyrighted images are used with permission and clearly credited; pages comply with district guidelines | |
| TIMELINESS | |||
| Page is rarely updated; pages with "under construction" messages are common and not updated | Pages are updated infrequently; some "under construction" messages persist; e-mail and home page addresses are mostly current; some project dates are past | Pages are updated regularly; material is dated correctly; e-mail addresses are current; ongoing projects are truly current; no "under construction" messages | |
| Web Site Design | |||
| 1-2 pages are uploaded. Pages do not look related. | All four main pages are up: index, classinfo, activities, and links. A consistent font and background are used. Each page contains the name of the creator, a revision date, and a "mailto" contact link. | All four main pages are up: index, classinfo, activities, and links. The graphics and backgrounds are not readable. Pages are free of grammer and spelling errors and containt quality content. | |
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