John Elfrank-Dana
Department of Social Studies
Murry Bergtraum High School

 

Class Rubrics
Class Discussion | Writing | Online Discussion

Class Discussion Rubric

Aspect Full Credit Partial Credit Low Credit
Projection/Articulation Statement is clear and audible to everyone in the room Statement is clear and audible to everyone in the room Student mumbles and is not audible for everyone in the room
Knowledge Statement demonstrates thorough knowledge of the topic Statement demonstrates some knowledge of the topic Statement shows no knowledge of the topic
Reflection Statement shows reflection on the topic Statement shows minimal reflection on the topic. Statement shows no reflection on the topic.
Empathy/Listening Statement demonstrates understanding of other remarks made in class on the topic. Statement shows minimum understanding of remarks made in class on the topic Statement shows no understanding of remarks made in class on the topic.
Critical Thinking Questions asked demonstrate reflection, critical thinking and yield new information or spawn more questions on the topic Questions asked yield more information on the topic or clarification of information presented. Question does not lead to new information and demonstrates a lack

Writing Rubric

  Full Credit Partial Credit Low Credit
Projection/Articulation Writing is clear and legible. Writing is clear and legible. Writing is hard to read and understand
Knowledge Writing demonstrates thorough knowledge of the topic Writing demonstrates some knowledge of the topic Writing demonstrates minimal knowledge of the topic
Reflective Writing demonstrates reflection on the topic and introduces new ideas and/or questions. Writing demonstrates some reflection on the topic Writing demonstrates minimal to no reflection on the topic
Empathy/Listening Writing demonstrates understanding of other remarks made in class on the topic (when required). Writing demonstrates minimal understanding of other remarks made in class on the topic (when required). Writing demonstrates no understanding of other remarks made in class on the topic (when required).
Critical Thinking Questions asked demonstrate reflection, critical thinking and yield new information or spawn more questions on the topic Questions asked yield more information on the topic or clarification of information presented. Question does not lead to new information and demonstrates a lack

Online Discussion Rubric

  Full Credit Partial Credit Low Credit
Proper Decorum Post conforms with the Rules of Netiquette for the class Post conforms with the Rules of Netiquette for the class Post conforms with the Rules of Netiquette for the class
Proper Heading Post has a creative title and is threaded properly under the teacher's starter thread Post is appropriately titled and posted under the teacher's starter thread Post is not listed in the right place and is not uniquely titled.
Communication Post is clear and to the point Post is clear and to the point  
Reflection Post demonstrates considerable reflection Post demonstrates some reflection Post demonstrates little or no reflection.
Documentation Post links all source information Post links some source information Post does not link source information.
Critical Thinking Questions asked demonstrate reflection, critical thinking and yield new information or spawn more questions on the topic Questions asked yield more information on the topic or clarification of information presented. Question does not lead to new information and demonstrates a lack

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