Rubric 1, Simulating Evolution

Total Points Possible: 100

Criterion 1: Code Accuracy (70 points)

• Expert (70 points):
  The code accurately performs all the indicated tasks without any errors.

• Advanced (65 points):
  The code is mostly accurate, with one or a few small errors, or one larger error.

• Satisfactory (55 points):
  The code is more correct than incorrect but contains multiple non-trivial errors.

• Poor (35 points):
  The code contains many errors and is more incorrect than correct. Multiple tasks generate incorrect results.

• Not Addressed (0 points):
  The code was not submitted or is completely non-functional.

Criterion 2: Code Annotation (30 points)

• Expert (30 points):
  The code is well annotated. The comments clearly explain the code, demonstrating that the student understands it.

• Advanced (26 points):
  The code is mostly well annotated, but some comments are unclear.

• Satisfactory (21 points):
  Comments are present but either too sparse or unclear, making it unclear if the student fully understands the code.

• Poor (15 points):
  Comments are rare or convey very limited information, making it difficult to follow the code based on the comments.

• Not Addressed (0 points):
  Comments are completely missing.