Criterion

Student Demonstration Levels

Criterion
Points

- 1 -

Understanding

No Understanding to Incorrect Understanding

Correct Understanding with Insufficient Supporting Rationale

Correct Understanding with Sufficient Supporting Rationale

Correct Understanding with Excellent Supporting Rationale

14

- 2 -

Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking not Evident -

No Supporting
Rationale

Weak Critical Thinking -

Supporting
Rationale is Flawed

Solid Critical Thinking –Logical Supporting
Rationale

Excellent Critical Thinking – Excellent
Supporting
Rationale

12

- 3 -

Key Concepts
& Terms

Key Course Concepts and Terms Not Used, or Used Incorrectly

Key Course Concepts and Terms Used Incorrectly or Seldom Used Correctly

Key Course Concepts and Terms Used Sufficiently Throughout Answers

Key Course Concepts and Terms Used Correctly and Exceptionally Well Throughout Answers

14

- 4 -

Writing

Ineffective Introduction, Body, or Conclusion; Gross Grammar, Word Choice, Sentence Structure, Spelling, or Punctuation Errors

Appropriate Introduction, Body, and Conclusion; Frequent Grammar, Word Choice, Sentence Structure, Spelling, or Punctuation Errors

Appropriate Introduction, Body, and Conclusion; Few Grammar, Word Choice,  Sentence Structure, Spelling, or Punctuation Errors

Excellent Introduction, Body, and Conclusion; No Grammar, Word Choice, Sentence Structure, Spelling, or Punctuation Errors

10

Total Possible Points      50