4
Exceeding the
Standard
(Exceptional) |
3
Meeting the Standard |
2
Approaching the
Standard
(On the Way) |
1
Below the Standard |
| Critical Thinking Tools & Techniques |
| Uses, analyzes, and interprets advanced primary sources.
Deeply understands cause and effect,
comparison, contrast, synthesizes information, predicts consequences. |
Analyzes primary sources, recognizes cause and effect,
comparison/contrast, suggests solutions. |
Needs assistance in analyzing primary sources, understands
some cause and effect, comparison/contrast. |
Incorrectly analyzes primary sources.
Doesn't recognize cause and effect, etc. |
| Writing & Researching Tolls & Techniques |
| Uses proper form and structure. Uses a variety of research information.
Produces comprehensive research projects. Documents sources. |
Uses proper form, constructs adequate essays. Uses research information.
Produces an adequate research assignment. |
Uses improper form and structure. Has trouble using research tools and information.
Is unable to complete a research project independently. |
Writing is unstructured. Doesn't use research sources. Cannot complete a research project. |
| Information Tools & Techniques |
| Interprets, draws inferences, and uses maps charts and graphs effectively. |
Shows ability to use common scientific tools to make observations/ measurements. |
Interprets only basic references from charts, maps and graphs.
Has difficulty drawing inferences and conclusions. |
Cannot draw inferences or conclusions from charts, maps, graphs, etc. |
| Scientific Communication |
| Represents data in multiple ways. Argues from evidence. Can explain concept to others. |
Communicates instructions to others Represents data in multiple ways; can make oral presentation. |
Represents data in one way only; has trouble explaining concepts in presentation. |
Unable to present data or explain concepts. Unable to present facts. |
| Classwork & Communication Tools & Techniques |
| Often leads group and debates, shows exemplary interviewing
abilities, makes presentations clearly with confidence. |
Works well in groups. Makes adequate presentations. Participates, plans multi-media presentations. |
Takes marginal role in groups. Has difficulty making presentations. Shows little participation. |
Cannot work in groups. Unprepared for presentations. Uses inappropriate language.. |
| Scientific Communication |
| Represents data in multiple ways. Argues from evidence. Can explain concept to others. |
Communicates instructions to others Represents data in multiple ways; can make oral presentation. |
Represents data in one way only; has trouble explaining concepts in presentation. |
Unable to present data or explain concepts. Unable to present facts. |
| Classwork & Learning & Self-Management Tools & Techniques |
| Maintains a disciplined schedule of assignments. Sets goals and reviews progress. |
Maintains an orderly schedule of assignments. Keeps a good notebook. Reviews progress. |
Notebook poorly organized. Irregular maintenance of assignments. |
Rarely submits assignments. Notebook not evident or unorganized. |
