General Rubric
General Rubric for Mathematics
Problem Solving
An efficient strategy is chosen and progress towards a solution is evaluated.
Adjustments in strategy, if necessary, are made along the way, and/or alternative strategies are considered.
Evidence of analyzing the situation in mathematical terms and extending prior knowledge is present.
Reasoning and Proof
Deductive arguments are used to justify decisions and may result in formal proofs.
Evidence is used to justify and support decisions made and conclusions reached.
Communication
A sense of audience and purpose is communicated.
Communication at the Practitioner level is achieved, and communication of argument is supported by mathematical properties.
Formal math language and symbolic notation is used to consolidate math thinking and to communicate ideas. At least one of the math terms or symbolic notations is beyond grade level.
Connections
Mathematical connections are used to extend the solution to other mathematics or to a deeper understanding of the mathematics in the task.
Some examples may include one or more of the following:
• testing and accepting or rejecting of a hypothesis or conjecture
• explanation of phenomenon
• generalizing and extending the solution to other cases
Representation
An appropriate mathematical representation(s) is constructed to analyze relationships, extend thinking and clarify or interpret phenomenon.
General Rubric for Language Arts (Reading)
Reading Multiple Sources or Texts
Synthesizes a varied body of information including primary and secondary sources, literature, artifacts, etc.
Inference
Interprets and uses challenging texts. Comprehends mature vocabulary.
Interpretation: i.e., literal, implied, figurative language
Understands and integrates the literal and figurative meanings of a text; reads textual materials with empathy.
Evaluates information and Ideas
Analyzes sources critically and objectively, cross-checking for differences, conflicts, etc.
General Rubric for Language Arts (Writing)
Organization
Uses sophisticated approaches to organizing materials: strong openings, supporting details and thought-provoking conclusions.
Originality of Ideas
Develops ideas or positions that are striking, original and well-documented.
Command of Language
Uses an appropriate style, tone, format or genre with consistency. Uses vocabulary that highlights meaning; experiments with literary techniques such as analogies, metaphors and imagery that under score meaning or position.
Mastery of Conventions of English
Communicates (writes, speaks, presents) with an excellent command of the conventions of spoken or written language.
Revision
Self-edits, responds positively to critique and is willing to revise and rewrite.
General Rubric for Science
Scientific Tools and Technologies
Accurately and proficiently uses all appropriate tools and technologies to gather and analyze data.
Scientific Procedures and Reasoning Strategies
Uses a sophisticated strategy and revises strategy where appropriate to complete the task.
Employs refined and complex reasoning and demonstrates understanding of cause and effect.
Applies scientific method accurately: (frames testable questions, designs experiment, gathers and records data, analyzes data, and verifies results).
Scientific Communication/Using Data
Provides clear, effective explanation detailing how the task is carried out.
Precisely and appropriately uses multiple scientific representations and notations to organize and display information.
Interpretation of data supports conclusions, and raises new questions or applies to new contexts. Disagreements with data are resolved when appropriate.
Scientific Concepts and Related Content
Precisely and appropriately uses scientific terminology.
Provides evidence of in depth, sophisticated understanding of relevant scientific concepts, principles or theories (big ideas).
Revises prior misconceptions when appropriate.
Observable characteristics and properties of objects, organisms, and/or materials used go beyond the task/investigation to make other connections or extend thinking.
General Rubric for Social Studies
Inquiry Process
Accesses, synthesizes, and evaluates information to communicate and apply social studies knowledge to real world situations.
Government
Analyzes how people create and change structures of power, authority, and governance to understand the operation of government and to demonstrate civic responsibility.
Geography
Applies geographic knowledge and skills (e.g., location, place, human/environment interactions, movement, and regions).
History
Demonstrates an understanding of the effects of time, continuity, and change on historical and future perspectives and relationships.
Economy
Makes informed decisions based on an understanding of the economic principles of production, distribution, exchange, and consumption.
Culture
Demonstrates an understanding of the impact of human interaction and cultural diversity on societies.
General Rubric for Mathematics
Problem Solving
An efficient strategy is chosen and progress towards a solution is evaluated.
Adjustments in strategy, if necessary, are made along the way, and/or alternative strategies are considered.
Evidence of analyzing the situation in mathematical terms and extending prior knowledge is present.
Reasoning and Proof
Deductive arguments are used to justify decisions and may result in formal proofs.
Evidence is used to justify and support decisions made and conclusions reached.
Communication
A sense of audience and purpose is communicated.
Communication at the Practitioner level is achieved, and communication of argument is supported by mathematical properties.
Formal math language and symbolic notation is used to consolidate math thinking and to communicate ideas. At least one of the math terms or symbolic notations is beyond grade level.
Connections
Mathematical connections are used to extend the solution to other mathematics or to a deeper understanding of the mathematics in the task.
Some examples may include one or more of the following:
• testing and accepting or rejecting of a hypothesis or conjecture
• explanation of phenomenon
• generalizing and extending the solution to other cases
Representation
An appropriate mathematical representation(s) is constructed to analyze relationships, extend thinking and clarify or interpret phenomenon.
General Rubric for Language Arts (Reading)
Reading Multiple Sources or Texts
Synthesizes a varied body of information including primary and secondary sources, literature, artifacts, etc.
Inference
Interprets and uses challenging texts. Comprehends mature vocabulary.
Interpretation: i.e., literal, implied, figurative language
Understands and integrates the literal and figurative meanings of a text; reads textual materials with empathy.
Evaluates information and Ideas
Analyzes sources critically and objectively, cross-checking for differences, conflicts, etc.
General Rubric for Language Arts (Writing)
Organization
Uses sophisticated approaches to organizing materials: strong openings, supporting details and thought-provoking conclusions.
Originality of Ideas
Develops ideas or positions that are striking, original and well-documented.
Command of Language
Uses an appropriate style, tone, format or genre with consistency. Uses vocabulary that highlights meaning; experiments with literary techniques such as analogies, metaphors and imagery that under score meaning or position.
Mastery of Conventions of English
Communicates (writes, speaks, presents) with an excellent command of the conventions of spoken or written language.
Revision
Self-edits, responds positively to critique and is willing to revise and rewrite.
General Rubric for Science
Scientific Tools and Technologies
Accurately and proficiently uses all appropriate tools and technologies to gather and analyze data.
Scientific Procedures and Reasoning Strategies
Uses a sophisticated strategy and revises strategy where appropriate to complete the task.
Employs refined and complex reasoning and demonstrates understanding of cause and effect.
Applies scientific method accurately: (frames testable questions, designs experiment, gathers and records data, analyzes data, and verifies results).
Scientific Communication/Using Data
Provides clear, effective explanation detailing how the task is carried out.
Precisely and appropriately uses multiple scientific representations and notations to organize and display information.
Interpretation of data supports conclusions, and raises new questions or applies to new contexts. Disagreements with data are resolved when appropriate.
Scientific Concepts and Related Content
Precisely and appropriately uses scientific terminology.
Provides evidence of in depth, sophisticated understanding of relevant scientific concepts, principles or theories (big ideas).
Revises prior misconceptions when appropriate.
Observable characteristics and properties of objects, organisms, and/or materials used go beyond the task/investigation to make other connections or extend thinking.
General Rubric for Social Studies
Inquiry Process
Accesses, synthesizes, and evaluates information to communicate and apply social studies knowledge to real world situations.
Government
Analyzes how people create and change structures of power, authority, and governance to understand the operation of government and to demonstrate civic responsibility.
Geography
Applies geographic knowledge and skills (e.g., location, place, human/environment interactions, movement, and regions).
History
Demonstrates an understanding of the effects of time, continuity, and change on historical and future perspectives and relationships.
Economy
Makes informed decisions based on an understanding of the economic principles of production, distribution, exchange, and consumption.
Culture
Demonstrates an understanding of the impact of human interaction and cultural diversity on societies.