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

5

- 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

5

- 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

5

- 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

5

Total Possible Points      20