This is the rubric that will be used to grade all test & quizzes (not all sections will be used on every test or quiz).  Please notice that if no work is shown, it is an automatic 1 – even if the answer is correct – in all categories.  Also, if units/labels are not used, the best a student can get is a 2.  It is vital that work be shown so I will be able to tell if a student knows what they are doing, got lucky or cheated.  I can’t help students improve their understanding if I don’t know where the problem lies, and seeing work helps to determine the problem.

 

 

4 – WOW!

Exceeding Expectations

3 – STRONG!

Meeting Expectations

2 – ALMOST THERE!

Approaching Expectations

1 – NOT YET!

Not Meeting Expectations

CONCEPTS

 

You demonstrated complete understanding of the concept(s);

There is sophisticated evidence of appropriate interpretation and application

 

You demonstrated understanding of the concept(s) but your work may contain minor errors;

There is evidence of appropriate interpretation and application

 

You made progress toward a correct solution but you made an error(s) that show you need to continue to develop your understanding of the concept(s);

There is some evidence of appropriate interpretation and application.

 

 

There are major errors in your work or your work shows that you do not understand the concept(s);

There is little or no evidence of appropriate interpretation and application

SKILLS

 

Your response is correct.

You showed all your work.

You used labels/units appropriately.

 

Your response contains minor errors.

Some of your work may be missing.

You used labels/units appropriately.

 

 

Your response contains errors.

You showed little work.

You are missing or have inappropriate labels/units.

 

Your response is completely incorrect.

You did not show any work.

You are missing or have inappropriate labels/units.

 

COMMUNICATION

 

Your explanation is clearly written; your sequence is presented thoroughly and in correct order.

 

You strongly justified a correct answer with supporting data or statements.

 

Your explanation is generally clear. There may be minor flaws in the sequencing or steps may be missing.

 

You adequately justified a correct with supporting data or statements.

 

Your explanation is somewhat clear. There may be significant flaws in the sequencing or important steps may be missing.

 

You did not include substantial supporting data or statements to justify your position/decision.

 

Your explanation lacks clarity.

Sequence is non-existent or difficult to follow and does not include important steps.

 

Your justification is difficult to understand and does not include supporting statements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is the rubric that will be used to grade all POWs (some POWs may include a concepts or skills grade, in that case the test/quiz rubric will be used to assess those grades).  Please notice that if no work is shown, it is an automatic 1 – even if the answer is correct.  Also, if units/labels are not used, the best a student can get is a 2.  It is vital that work be shown so I will be able to tell if a student knows what they are doing, got lucky or cheated.  I can’t help students improve their understanding if I don’t know where the problem lies, and seeing work helps to determine the problem.  

 

 

4 – WOW!

Exceeding Expectations

3 – STRONG!

Meeting Expectations

2 – ALMOST THERE!

Approaching Expectations

1 – NOT YET!

Not Meeting Expectations

Problem Solving

 

Your response demonstrates a complete understanding and analysis of the problem:

Ø   Your process & answer

are correct with appropriate     units/labels.

Ø   You applied an appropriate strategy.

Ø    All of your work is shown.

Ø    Your work is handed in on time.

 

Your response demonstrates understanding and analysis of the problem:

Ø   Your process is correct, but there may be minor errors in your calculations.

Ø   You have appropriate units and labels.

Ø   You applied an appropriate strategy.

Ø   All of your work is shown.

Ø   Your work is handed in on time.

 

 

Your response demonstrates partial understanding and analysis of the problem:

Ø   You have minor errors in your process.

Ø   You are missing or have inappropriate labels/units.

Ø   Your strategy has some flaws.

Ø   Some of your work is missing.

Ø   Your work is handed in late but within 1 week of due date.

 

Your response demonstrates little or no understanding of the problem:

Ø   There are major errors in your process

Ø   You are missing or have inappropriate labels/units.

Ø    Your strategy would not lead to solving the problem.

Ø   You have little or no work shown.

Ø   Your work was more than 1 week late.

 

Communication

 

Your explanation is clearly written; your sequence is presented thoroughly and in correct order.

 

You strongly justified a correct answer with supporting data or statements.

 

Your explanation is generally clear. There may be minor flaws in the sequencing or steps may be missing.

 

You adequately justified a correct with supporting data or statements.

 

Your explanation is somewhat clear. There may be significant flaws in the sequencing or important steps may be missing.

 

You did not include substantial supporting data or statements to justify your position/decision.

 

Your explanation lacks clarity.

Sequence is non-existent or difficult to follow and does not include important steps.

 

Your justification is difficult to understand and does not include supporting statements.