LA SALLE COLLEGE ANTIPOLOTertiary Education Unit

Prof Ed. 109: Educational Technology 1First Semester AY 2015-2016

Instructor: Asst. Prof. Dolores C. Mirabueno

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This rubric may be used for self-assessment and peer feedback.

EPortfolio (Digital Portfolio) Rubric

Criteria Unsatisfactory

Emerging Proficient Exemplary Rating

Selection of Artifacts 

The artifacts and work samples do not relate to the purpose of the eportfolio.

Some of the artifacts and work samples are related to the purpose of the eportfolio.

Most artifacts and work samples are related to the purpose of the eportfolio.

All artifacts and work samples are clearly and directly related to the purpose of the eportfolio.  A wide variety of artifacts is included.

 

Descriptive Text

No artifacts are accompanied by a caption that clearly explains the importance of the item including title, author, and date.

Some of the artifacts are accompanied by a caption that clearly explains the importance of the item including title, author, and date.

Most of the artifacts are accompanied by a caption that clearly explains the importance of the item work including title, author, and date.

All artifacts are accompanied by a caption that clearly explains the importance of the item including title, author, and date.

Reflective Commentary

The reflections do not explain growth or include goals

A few of the reflections explain growth and include goals

Most of the reflections explain growth and include goals

All reflections clearly explain how the artifact demonstrates your growth,

 

for continued learning.

for continued learning.

for continued learning.

competencies, accomplishments, and include goals for continued learning (long and short term).

The reflections do not illustrate the ability to effectively critique work or provide suggestions for constructive practical alternatives.

A few reflections illustrate the ability to effectively critique work and provide suggestions for constructive practical alternatives.

Most of the reflections illustrate the ability to effectively critique work and provide suggestions for constructive practical alternatives.

All reflections illustrate the ability to effectively critique work and provide suggestions for constructive practical alternatives.

Citations 

No images, media or text created by others are cited with accurate, properly formatted citations.

Some of the images, media or text created by others are not cited with accurate, properly formatted citations.

Most images, media or text created by others are cited with accurate, properly formatted citations.

All images, media or text created by others are cited with accurate, properly formatted citations.

 

Navigation The navigation links are confusing, and it is difficult to locate artifacts and move to related pages or a different section. There are significant problems

The navigation links are somewhat confusing, and it is often unclear how to locate an artifact or move to related pages or a different section. Some of the pages

The navigation links generally function well, but it is not always clear how to locate an artifact or move to related pages or different section. Most of the pages connect to

The navigation links are intuitive. The various parts of the portfolio are labeled, clearly organized and allow the reader to easily locate an artifact and move to related pages or a different

 

with pages connecting to preceding pages or the navigation menu. Many of the external links do not connect to the appropriate website or file.

connect to the navigation menu, but in other places the links do not connect to preceding pages or to the navigation menu. Some of the external links do not connect to the appropriate website or file.

the navigation menu. Most of the external links connect to the appropriate website or file.

section. All pages connect to the navigation menu, and all external links connect to the appropriate website or file.

Usability and Accessibility:Text Elements, Layout, and Color

The eportfolio is difficult to read due to inappropriate use of fonts, type size for headings, sub-headings and text and font styles (italic, bold, underline).

The portfolio is often difficult to read due to inappropriate use of fonts and type size for headings, sub-headings, text or long paragraphs.

The eportfolio is generally easy to read. Fonts and type size vary appropriately for headings, sub-headings and text.

The eportfolio is easy to read. Fonts and type size vary appropriately for headings, sub-headings and text.

 

Lack of paragraphing impedes scanning

Inconsistent use of font styles (italic, bold, underline) distracts the reader.

In general, use of headings, sub-headings and paragraphs promotes easy scanning.

Use of headings, sub-headings and paragraphs promotes easy scanning.

Many formatting tools are under or over-utilized and decrease the reader accessibility to the content.

Some formatting tools are under or over-utilized and decrease the readers' accessi-bility to the content.

Use of font styles (italic, bold, underline) is generally consis-tent.

Use of font styles (italic, bold, underline) is consistent and improves readability.

Criteria Unsatisfactory

Emerging Proficient Exemplary Rating

Horizontal and vertical white space alignment are used inappro-priately, and the content appears disorganized and cluttered.

Horizontal and vertical white space alignment are sometimes used inappro-priately to organize content.

Horizontal and vertical white space alignment are generally used appropriately to organize content.

Horizontal and vertical white space alignment are used appropriately to organize content.

Criteria Unsatisfactory

Emerging Proficient Exemplary Rating

Color of background, fonts, and links decrease the readability of the text, are distracting and used inconsistently throughout the eportfolio.

Color of background, fonts, and links generally enhance the read-ability of the text, and are generally used consistently throughout the eportfolio.

Color of background, fonts, and links generally enhance the read-ability of the text, and are generally used consistently throughout the eportfolio.

Color of background, fonts, and links enhance the readability and aesthetic quality, and are used consistently throughout the eportfolio.

Writing Conventions 

There are more than 6 errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling requiring major editing and revision.

There are 4 or more errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling requiring editing and revision.

here are a few errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. These require minor editing and revision.

There are no errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.

 

Multimedia Elements (Optional)

The graphic elements or multimedia do not contribute to understanding concepts, ideas and relationships. The inappropriate use of multimedia detracts from the content.

Some of the graphic elements and multimedia do not contribute to understanding concepts, ideas and relationships.

Most of the graphic elements and multimedia contribute to understanding concepts, ideas and relationships, enhance the written material and create interest.

All of the photographs, concept maps, spreadsheets, graphics, audio and/or video files effectively enhance understanding of concepts, ideas and relationships, create interest, and are appropriate for the chosen purpose.

 

Criteria Unsatisfactory

Emerging Proficient Exemplary Rating

The graphics do not include alternate text in web-based portfolios.

Some of the graphics include alternate text in web-based portfolios.

Most of the graphics include alternate text in web-based portfolios.

Accessibility requirements using alternate text for graphics are included in web-based portfolios.

Audio and/or video artifacts are not edited or exhibit inconsistent clarity or sound (too loud/too soft/garbled).

A few of the audio and/or video artifacts are edited with inconsistent clarity or sound (too loud/too soft/garbled).

Most of the audio and/or video artifacts are edited with proper voice projection, appropriate language, and clear delivery.

All audio and/or video artifacts are edited with proper voice projection, appropriate language, and clear delivery.

TOTAL  

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Readings on Authentic Assessment Examples of Other Rubrics

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.Rubric for Grading Reflection Papers

Criteria 5 4 3 2 1

Substantiation of IdeasDescribes how effectively the student establishes a purpose, selects and integrates ideas, and includes details to support, develop and/or illustrate ideas.

The writing is clear and strongly focused. Ideas and details support and enhance the central theme.*The writing demonstrates an outstanding knowledge of the subject matter*The writing includes ideas and details which are always original and purposeful.*The writing reflects an outstanding control and development of content*The writing demonstrates an outstanding ability to shape and connect ideas

The writing is clear and focused. Ideas and details support the central theme.*The writing demonstrates a strong knowledge of the subject matter.*The writing includes ideas and details which often original and purposeful.*The writing reflects a strong control and development of content.*The writing demonstrates a highly developed ability to shape and connect ideas.

The writing is generally clear and focused. Support for the central theme is attempted but details may be general, not directly related to the theme, or limited in scope.*The writing demonstrates a good knowledge of the subject matter.*The writing includes ideas and details which tend to predictable and routine.*The writing reflects a good control and development of details.*The writing demonstrates a good ability to shape and connect ideas.

The writing lacks clarity but has discernable focus. Support for the central theme is sketchy and details are repetitive and/or superficial.*The writing demonstrates a limited knowledge of the subject matter.*The writing includes ideas and details which often are superficial and unclear.*The writing reflects a limited control and development of content, but still maintains a semblance of a central theme.*The writing demonstrates a limited ability to shape and connect ideas.

The writing lacks clarity and focus and contains sketchy details.*The writing demonstrates an either extremely limited or unclear knowledge of the subject matter.*The writing includes ideas and details which are always superficial and unclear.*The writing reflects an extremely limited control and development of content so that no central theme emerges.*The writing demonstrates an extremely limited ability to shape and connect ideas.

OrganizationDescribes how effectively the writer creates an opening and provides closure; establishes and maintains a focus; orders and arranges events, ideas, and/or details within each paragraph and within the work as a whole; establishes relationships between events, ideas, and/or details within each paragraph and within the work as a whole.

The organization enhances the central idea or theme. The order, structure and presentation are compelling.*The opening is outstanding and compelling.*Focus and coherence allow the writing to flow smoothly so that organizational patterns or structures are seamless.*The writing demonstrates a purposeful and effective arrangement of events, ideas, and/or details.*Transitions are smooth and weave the separate threads of meaning into one cohesive whole.*Effective closure reinforces unity and provides an extremely strong sense of resolution.

The organization reinforces the central idea or theme. The order, structure and presentation are purposeful and clear.*The opening is strong and directive.*Focus and coherence are consistently maintained.*The writing demonstrates a clear and effective arrangement of events, ideas, and/or details.*Transitions are effective and clearly connect events, ideas, and/or details.*Closure reinforces unity and provides an extremely strong sense of resolution.

The organization develops the central idea or theme. The order, structure and presentation are predictable.*The opening is generally clear and directive.* Focus and coherence are generally maintained but the flow is sometimes interrupted.*The writing demonstrates a clear but sometimes mechanical arrangement of events, ideas, and/or details.*Transitions generally work well but sometimes the connections between ideas seem forced, inappropriate, or predictable.*Closure contributes to unity but the resolution tends to be obvious.

The organization does not develop central idea or theme effectively. The order, structure and presentation are weak and inconsistent, resulting in continual interruptions in flow.*The opening is not always clear and has little direction.*Focus and coherence falter frequently.*The writing demonstrates a discernable, but weak and inconsistent arrangement of events, ideas, and/or details.*Transitions are rarely used and few connections are made.*Closure, although present, is either too weak to tie the piece together, or only vaguely related to opening.

The organization does not develop the central idea or theme. The writing lacks direction and flow because ideas, details, or events are presented in random order.*The opening is unclear and has no direction.*Focus and coherence are lacking so that the flow of the writing is lost.*The writing demonstrates an unclear or haphazard arrangement of events, ideas, and/or details.*Transitions are lacking so that connections between ideas are fuzzy, incomplete or perplexing.*Closure is either inappropriate, unconnected or missing.

UnityDescribes how the writing presents a central ideas, opinion, or thesis.

The writing strongly expresses a clear central idea or opinion about the topic.*Everything in the writing goes together. *The main idea of each paragraph

The writing expresses a clear central idea or opinion about the topic.*Most parts of the writing go together. *The main idea of most paragraphs goes with the

The writing generally expresses a clear central idea or opinion about the topic.*Generally some parts of the writing go together. *The main idea of some

The writing includes a topic, but the central idea or opinion is not clear.*Some parts of the writing go together. *In some paragraphs, the main idea and details are

The writing includes many topics and does not express one central idea or opinion.*Few paragraphs have a main idea or the main idea does not go with the

goes with the central idea of the paper.*The main idea and details within each paragraph are related.*The conclusion is about the central idea.

central idea of the paper.*In most paragraphs, the main idea and details are related.*Most of the conclusion is about the central idea.

paragraphs goes with the central idea of the paper.*In most paragraphs, the main idea and details are related.*Some parts of the conclusion are about the central idea.

related*In some paragraphs, the main idea and details are related.*Some parts of the conclusion are about the central idea.

central idea of the paper.*Few paragraphs contain a main idea and related details.None of the conclusion is about the central idea.

Level of InsightDescribes how effectively the writer communicates in a manner that is individualistic, expressive and engaging, thereby, revealing the writer’s stance toward the subject.

The writing reflects an outstanding ability to communicate in an individualistic an, sincere and engaging voice.*The writing always reflects the writer’s conviction.*The writing always brings the subject to life.

The writing reflects a strong ability to communicate in an individualistic an, sincere and engaging voice.*The writer’s conviction is often apparent.*The writing frequently brings the subject to life.

The writing reflects developed ability to communicate in an individualistic an, sincere and engaging voice.* The writer’s conviction occasionally is apparent.*The writing occasionally brings the subject to life.

The writing reflects a limited ability to communicate in an individualistic an, sincere and engaging voice.* The writer’s conviction rarely is apparent.*The writing rarely brings the subject to life.

The writing lacks an apparent voice.* The writer’s conviction never is apparent.*The writing does not bring the subject to life.

Adapted from: Reid, J. (1990). Evaluating Student Writing. The teaching of ESL writing. Engelwood Cliffs,NJ: Prentice Hall Regents

St. Paul’s Junior High School. Writing Analytic Scoring Rubric. St. John’s, Newfoundland

Rubric for Grading the Teaching DemoCriteria 5 4 3 2 1

Content/MeaningThe extent to which the presentation exhibits sound understanding, analysis and explanation of the subject matter.

*Conveys an accurate and in-depth understanding of the topic, audience and the purpose for the presentation*Offers insightful and thorough analysis and explanation in support of the

*Conveys an accurate and complete understanding of the topic, audience and the purpose for the presentation*Offers clear and explicit analysis and explanation in support of the topic

*Conveys an accurate although somewhat basic understanding of the topic, audience and the purpose for the presentation*Offers partial analysis and explanation in support of the

*Conveys a partly accurate understanding of the topic, audience and the purpose for the presentation* Offers limited analysis or superficial explanation that only partially support the

*Conveys a confused or largely inaccurate and in-depth understanding of the topic, audience and the purpose for the presentation*Offers unclear analysis or unwarranted explanations

topic topic topic that fail to support of the topic

Development of IdeasThe extent to which ideas are elaborated using specific and relevant details and/or evidence to support the topic.

*Develops ideas clearly and fully, effectively integrating and elaborating on specific textual evidence from a variety of sources.*Effectively discriminates between relevant and irrelevant information and between fact and opinion.

*Develops ideas clearly and consistently, incorporating and explaining specific textual evidence from a variety of sources.*Discriminates between relevant and irrelevant information and between fact and opinion.

*Develops ideas more fully than others, using relevant textual evidence from a variety of sources.*Attempts to discriminate between relevant and irrelevant information and between fact and opinion.

*Develops ideas briefly or partially, using some textual evidence but without much elaboration.*May contain a mix of relevant and irrelevant information and/or confuse the difference between fact and opinion

*Attempts to offer some development of ideas, but textual evidence is vague, repetitive or unjustified. *Contains irrelevant and/or inaccurate information and/or confuse the difference between fact and opinion

FluencyThe extent to which the presenter uses the language with ease with no lapses on grammar

*Has complete fluency in the language such that his speech is fully accepted by educated native speakers.*No grammatical lapses.

*Able to use the language fluently on all levels normally pertinent to professional needs. Can participate in any conversation within the range of this experience with a high degree of fluency.*Errors in grammar are quite rare.

*Can discuss particular interests of competence with reasonable ease. Rarely had to grope for words.*Control of grammar is good.

*Can handle with confidence but not with facility.*Can usually handle elementary constructions quite accurately but does not have thorough or confident control of grammar.

*Often has to grope for words.*Errors in grammar are frequent.

Over-all ImpactThe extent to which the presenter pronounce the words, voice quality, vocabulary, and the utilization of non-verbal cues.

*Equivalent to and fully accepted by educated native speakers.*Has a consistent well-modulated voice.*Has eye-contact all throughout the presentation and uses other non-verbal cues precisely.

*Errors in pronunciation are quite rare.*Has a well-modulated voice.*With a high degree of precision of vocabulary*Has eye-contact and uses other non-verbal cues frequently.

*Errors in pronunciation never interfere with understanding and accent may be obviously foreign.*Voice quality is not consistent.*Vocabulary is broad enough that he rarely grope for words*Utilizes non-verbal cues rarely.

*Accent is intelligible though often quite faulty.*Has speaking vocabulary sufficient to express himself simply with some errors.*The voice is soft to be heard by the audience.*Limited use of non-verbal cues.

*Errors in pronunciation are frequent.*Speaking vocabulary inadequate to express anything.*The voice is very soft.*Has no eye-contact and deals with mannerisms.

Rubric for Grading the Journal Criteria 5 4 3 2 1

Content All the journal entries engage the reader with worthwhile ideas and an interesting presentation.

Most of the journal entries engage the reader with worthwhile and interesting presentation.

Some of the writing engages the reader with worthwhile ideas and interesting presentation.

A few of the journal entries engage the reader with worthwhile ideas and an interesting presentation

The writing does not engage the reader.

Relevance All the journal entries are relevant and timely.

Most of the journal entries are relevant and timely.

Some of the journal entries are relevant and timely.

A few of the journal entries are relevant and timely.

All the journal entries are not relevant and timely.

Language Use

Are stylistically sophisticated, using language that is precise and engaging and effectively incorporate a range of varied sentence patterns to reveal syntactic fluency.

Use language that is fluent and original and incorporate varied sentence patterns that reveal an awareness of different syntactic structures.

Use appropriate language and make some attempt to include different sentence patterns but with awkward or uneven success.

Rely on basic vocabulary and reveal a limited awareness on how to vary sentence patterns and rely on a limited range of syntactic structures.

Use language that is imprecise and unsuitable, incoherent and inappropriate and reveal a confused understanding of how to write in complete sentences and little or no ability to vary sentence patterns.

Level of Insight

The writing always reflects the writer’s conviction and always brings the subject to life.

The writer’s conviction is often apparent and the writing frequently brings the subject to life.

The writer’s conviction occasionally is apparent and the writing occasionally brings the subject to life.

The writer’s conviction rarely is apparent and the writing rarely brings the subject to life.

The writer’s conviction never is apparent and the writing does not bring the subject to life.

Rubric for Grading the Term Paper Criteria 5 4 3 2 1

Substantiation of IdeasDescribes how effectively the student establishes a purpose, selects and integrates ideas, and includes details to support, develop and/or illustrate ideas.

The writing is clear and strongly focused. Ideas and details support and enhance the central theme.*The writing demonstrates an outstanding knowledge of the subject matter*The writing includes ideas and details which are always original and purposeful.*The writing reflects an outstanding control and development of content*The writing demonstrates an outstanding ability to shape and connect ideas

The writing is clear and focused. Ideas and details support the central theme.*The writing demonstrates a strong knowledge of the subject matter.*The writing includes ideas and details which often original and purposeful.*The writing reflects a strong control and development of content.*The writing demonstrates a highly developed ability to shape and connect ideas.

The writing is generally clear and focused. Support for the central theme is attempted but details may be general, not directly related to the theme, or limited in scope.*The writing demonstrates a good knowledge of the subject matter.*The writing includes ideas and details which tend to predictable and routine.*The writing reflects a good control and development of details.*The writing demonstrates a good ability to shape and connect ideas.

The writing lacks clarity but has discernable focus. Support for the central theme is sketchy and details are repetitive and/or superficial.*The writing demonstrates a limited knowledge of the subject matter.*The writing includes ideas and details which often are superficial and unclear.*The writing reflects a limited control and development of content, but still maintains a semblance of a central theme.*The writing demonstrates a limited ability to shape and connect ideas.

The writing lacks clarity and focus and contains sketchy details.*The writing demonstrates an either extremely limited or unclear knowledge of the subject matter.*The writing includes ideas and details which are always superficial and unclear.*The writing reflects an extremely limited control and development of content so that no central theme emerges.*The writing demonstrates an extremely limited ability to shape and connect ideas.

OrganizationDescribes how effectively the

The organization enhances the

The organization reinforces the

The organization develops the

The organization does not

The organization does not

writer creates an opening and provides closure; establishes and maintains a focus; orders and arranges events, ideas, and/or details within each paragraph and within the work as a whole; establishes relationships between events, ideas, and/or details within each paragraph and within the work as a whole.

central idea or theme. The order, structure and presentation are compelling.*The opening is outstanding and compelling.*Focus and coherence allow the writing to flow smoothly so that organizational patterns or structures are seamless.*The writing demonstrates a purposeful and effective arrangement of events, ideas, and/or details.*Transitions are smooth and weave the separate threads of meaning into one cohesive whole.*Effective closure reinforces unity and provides an extremely strong sense of resolution.

central idea or theme. The order, structure and presentation are purposeful and clear.*The opening is strong and directive.*Focus and coherence are consistently maintained.*The writing demonstrates a clear and effective arrangement of events, ideas, and/or details.*Transitions are effective and clearly connect events, ideas, and/or details.*Closure reinforces unity and provides an extremely strong sense of resolution.

central idea or theme. The order, structure and presentation are predictable.*The opening is generally clear and directive.* Focus and coherence are generally maintained but the flow is sometimes interrupted.*The writing demonstrates a clear but sometimes mechanical arrangement of events, ideas, and/or details.*Transitions generally work well but sometimes the connections between ideas seem forced, inappropriate, or predictable.*Closure contributes to unity but the resolution tends to be obvious.

develop central idea or theme effectively. The order, structure and presentation are weak and inconsistent, resulting in continual interruptions in flow.*The opening is not always clear and has little direction.*Focus and coherence falter frequently.*The writing demonstrates a discernable, but weak and inconsistent arrangement of events, ideas, and/or details.*Transitions are rarely used and few connections are made.*Closure, although present, is either too weak to tie the piece together, or only vaguely related to opening.

develop the central idea or theme. The writing lacks direction and flow because ideas, details, or events are presented in random order.*The opening is unclear and has no direction.*Focus and coherence are lacking so that the flow of the writing is lost.*The writing demonstrates an unclear or haphazard arrangement of events, ideas, and/or details.*Transitions are lacking so that connections between ideas are fuzzy, incomplete or perplexing.*Closure is either inappropriate, unconnected or missing.

UnityDescribes how the writing presents a central ideas, opinion, or thesis.

The writing strongly expresses a clear central idea or opinion about the topic.*Everything in the writing goes together. *The main idea of each paragraph goes with the central idea of the paper.*The main idea

The writing expresses a clear central idea or opinion about the topic.*Most parts of the writing go together. *The main idea of most paragraphs goes with the central idea of the paper.*In most paragraphs, the

The writing generally expresses a clear central idea or opinion about the topic.*Generally some parts of the writing go together. *The main idea of some paragraphs goes with the central idea of the paper.

The writing includes a topic, but the central idea or opinion is not clear.*Some parts of the writing go together. *In some paragraphs, the main idea and details are related*In some paragraphs, the main idea and

The writing includes many topics and does not express one central idea or opinion.*Few paragraphs have a main idea or the main idea does not go with the central idea of the paper.*Few

and details within each paragraph are related.*The conclusion is about the central idea.

main idea and details are related.*Most of the conclusion is about the central idea.

*In most paragraphs, the main idea and details are related.*Some parts of the conclusion are about the central idea.

details are related.*Some parts of the conclusion are about the central idea.

paragraphs contain a main idea and related details.None of the conclusion is about the central idea.

Level of InsightDescribes how effectively the writer communicates in a manner that is individualistic, expressive and engaging, thereby, revealing the writer’s stance toward the subject.

The writing reflects an outstanding ability to communicate in an individualistic an, sincere and engaging voice.*The writing always reflects the writer’s conviction.*The writing always brings the subject to life.

The writing reflects a strong ability to communicate in an individualistic an, sincere and engaging voice.*The writer’s conviction is often apparent.*The writing frequently brings the subject to life.

The writing reflects developed ability to communicate in an individualistic an, sincere and engaging voice.* The writer’s conviction occasionally is apparent.*The writing occasionally brings the subject to life.

The writing reflects a limited ability to communicate in an individualistic an, sincere and engaging voice.* The writer’s conviction rarely is apparent.*The writing rarely brings the subject to life.

The writing lacks an apparent voice.* The writer’s conviction never is apparent.*The writing does not bring the subject to life.

Adapted from: Reid, J. (1990). Evaluating Student Writing. The teaching of ESL writing. Engelwood Cliffs,NJ: Prentice Hall Regents

St. Paul’s Junior High School. Writing Analytic Scoring Rubric. St. John’s, Newfoundland

Rubric for Grading the Term Papers and Short Response Papers Criteria 5 4 3 2 1

Substantiation of IdeasDescribes how effectively the student establishes a purpose, selects and integrates ideas, and includes details to support, develop and/or illustrate ideas.

The writing is clear and strongly focused. Ideas and details support and enhance the central theme.*The writing demonstrates an outstanding knowledge of the subject matter*The writing includes ideas and details which are always original and purposeful.*The writing

The writing is clear and focused. Ideas and details support the central theme.*The writing demonstrates a strong knowledge of the subject matter.*The writing includes ideas and details which often original and purposeful.*The writing reflects a strong

The writing is generally clear and focused. Support for the central theme is attempted but details may be general, not directly related to the theme, or limited in scope.*The writing demonstrates a good knowledge of the subject matter.*The writing includes ideas

The writing lacks clarity but has discernable focus. Support for the central theme is sketchy and details are repetitive and/or superficial.*The writing demonstrates a limited knowledge of the subject matter.*The writing includes ideas

The writing lacks clarity and focus and contains sketchy details.*The writing demonstrates an either extremely limited or unclear knowledge of the subject matter.*The writing includes ideas and details which are always superficial and

reflects an outstanding control and development of content*The writing demonstrates an outstanding ability to shape and connect ideas

control and development of content.*The writing demonstrates a highly developed ability to shape and connect ideas.

and details which tend to predictable and routine.*The writing reflects a good control and development of details.*The writing demonstrates a good ability to shape and connect ideas.

and details which often are superficial and unclear.*The writing reflects a limited control and development of content, but still maintains a semblance of a central theme.*The writing demonstrates a limited ability to shape and connect ideas.

unclear.*The writing reflects an extremely limited control and development of content so that no central theme emerges.*The writing demonstrates an extremely limited ability to shape and connect ideas.

OrganizationDescribes how effectively the writer creates an opening and provides closure; establishes and maintains a focus; orders and arranges events, ideas, and/or details within each paragraph and within the work as a whole; establishes relationships between events, ideas, and/or details within each paragraph and within the work as a whole.

The organization enhances the central idea or theme. The order, structure and presentation are compelling.*The opening is outstanding and compelling.*Focus and coherence allow the writing to flow smoothly so that organizational patterns or structures are seamless.*The writing demonstrates a purposeful and effective arrangement of events, ideas, and/or details.*Transitions are smooth and weave the separate threads of meaning into one cohesive whole.*Effective closure reinforces unity and provides an

The organization reinforces the central idea or theme. The order, structure and presentation are purposeful and clear.*The opening is strong and directive.*Focus and coherence are consistently maintained.*The writing demonstrates a clear and effective arrangement of events, ideas, and/or details.*Transitions are effective and clearly connect events, ideas, and/or details.*Closure reinforces unity and provides an extremely strong sense of resolution.

The organization develops the central idea or theme. The order, structure and presentation are predictable.*The opening is generally clear and directive.* Focus and coherence are generally maintained but the flow is sometimes interrupted.*The writing demonstrates a clear but sometimes mechanical arrangement of events, ideas, and/or details.*Transitions generally work well but sometimes the connections between ideas seem forced, inappropriate, or predictable.*Closure contributes to unity but the resolution tends

The organization does not develop central idea or theme effectively. The order, structure and presentation are weak and inconsistent, resulting in continual interruptions in flow.*The opening is not always clear and has little direction.*Focus and coherence falter frequently.*The writing demonstrates a discernable, but weak and inconsistent arrangement of events, ideas, and/or details.*Transitions are rarely used and few connections are made.*Closure, although present, is either too weak to tie the piece together, or

The organization does not develop the central idea or theme. The writing lacks direction and flow because ideas, details, or events are presented in random order.*The opening is unclear and has no direction.*Focus and coherence are lacking so that the flow of the writing is lost.*The writing demonstrates an unclear or haphazard arrangement of events, ideas, and/or details.*Transitions are lacking so that connections between ideas are fuzzy, incomplete or perplexing.*Closure is

extremely strong sense of resolution.

to be obvious. only vaguely related to opening.

either inappropriate, unconnected or missing.

UnityDescribes how the writing presents a central ideas, opinion, or thesis.

The writing strongly expresses a clear central idea or opinion about the topic.*Everything in the writing goes together. *The main idea of each paragraph goes with the central idea of the paper.*The main idea and details within each paragraph are related.*The conclusion is about the central idea.

The writing expresses a clear central idea or opinion about the topic.*Most parts of the writing go together. *The main idea of most paragraphs goes with the central idea of the paper.*In most paragraphs, the main idea and details are related.*Most of the conclusion is about the central idea.

The writing generally expresses a clear central idea or opinion about the topic.*Generally some parts of the writing go together. *The main idea of some paragraphs goes with the central idea of the paper.*In most paragraphs, the main idea and details are related.*Some parts of the conclusion are about the central idea.

The writing includes a topic, but the central idea or opinion is not clear.*Some parts of the writing go together. *In some paragraphs, the main idea and details are related*In some paragraphs, the main idea and details are related.*Some parts of the conclusion are about the central idea.

The writing includes many topics and does not express one central idea or opinion.*Few paragraphs have a main idea or the main idea does not go with the central idea of the paper.*Few paragraphs contain a main idea and related details.None of the conclusion is about the central idea.

Level of InsightDescribes how effectively the writer communicates in a manner that is individualistic, expressive and engaging, thereby, revealing the writer’s stance toward the subject.

The writing reflects an outstanding ability to communicate in an individualistic an, sincere and engaging voice.*The writing always reflects the writer’s conviction.*The writing always brings the subject to life.

The writing reflects a strong ability to communicate in an individualistic an, sincere and engaging voice.*The writer’s conviction is often apparent.*The writing frequently brings the subject to life.

The writing reflects developed ability to communicate in an individualistic an, sincere and engaging voice.* The writer’s conviction occasionally is apparent.*The writing occasionally brings the subject to life.

The writing reflects a limited ability to communicate in an individualistic an, sincere and engaging voice.* The writer’s conviction rarely is apparent.*The writing rarely brings the subject to life.

The writing lacks an apparent voice.* The writer’s conviction never is apparent.*The writing does not bring the subject to life.

Adapted from: Reid, J. (1990). Evaluating Student Writing. The teaching of ESL writing. Engelwood Cliffs,NJ: Prentice Hall Regents

St. Paul’s Junior High School. Writing Analytic Scoring Rubric. St. John’s, Newfoundland

Rubric for Grading the Oral Presentation Criteria 5 4 3 2 1

Content/MeaningThe extent to which the presentation exhibits sound understanding, analysis and explanation of the subject matter.

*Conveys an accurate and in-depth understanding of the topic, audience and the purpose for the presentation*Offers insightful and thorough analysis and explanation in support of the topic

*Conveys an accurate and complete understanding of the topic, audience and the purpose for the presentation*Offers clear and explicit analysis and explanation in support of the topic

*Conveys an accurate although somewhat basic understanding of the topic, audience and the purpose for the presentation*Offers partial analysis and explanation in support of the topic

*Conveys a partly accurate understanding of the topic, audience and the purpose for the presentation* Offers limited analysis or superficial explanation that only partially support the topic

*Conveys a confused or largely inaccurate and in-depth understanding of the topic, audience and the purpose for the presentation*Offers unclear analysis or unwarranted explanations that fail to support of the topic

Development of IdeasThe extent to which ideas are elaborated using specific and relevant details and/or evidence to support the topic.

*Develops ideas clearly and fully, effectively integrating and elaborating on specific textual evidence from a variety of sources.*Effectively discriminates between relevant and irrelevant information and between fact and opinion.

*Develops ideas clearly and consistently, incorporating and explaining specific textual evidence from a variety of sources.*Discriminates between relevant and irrelevant information and between fact and opinion.

*Develops ideas more fully than others, using relevant textual evidence from a variety of sources.*Attempts to discriminate between relevant and irrelevant information and between fact and opinion.

*Develops ideas briefly or partially, using some textual evidence but without much elaboration.*May contain a mix of relevant and irrelevant information and/or confuse the difference between fact and opinion

*Attempts to offer some development of ideas, but textual evidence is vague, repetitive or unjustified. *Contains irrelevant and/or inaccurate information and/or confuse the difference between fact and opinion

FluencyThe extent to which the presenter uses the language with ease with no lapses on grammar

*Has complete fluency in the language such that his speech is fully accepted by educated

*Able to use the language fluently on all levels normally pertinent to professional needs. Can

*Can discuss particular interests of competence with reasonable ease. Rarely

*Can handle with confidence but not with facility.*Can usually handle elementary

*Often has to grope for words.*Errors in grammar are frequent.

native speakers.*No grammatical lapses.

participate in any conversation within the range of this experience with a high degree of fluency.*Errors in grammar are quite rare.

had to grope for words.*Control of grammar is good.

constructions quite accurately but does not have thorough or confident control of grammar.

Over-all ImpactThe extent to which the presenter pronounce the words, voice quality, vocabulary, and the utilization of non-verbal cues.

*Equivalent to and fully accepted by educated native speakers.*Has a consistent well-modulated voice.*Has eye-contact all throughout the presentation and uses other non-verbal cues precisely.

*Errors in pronunciation are quite rare.*Has a well-modulated voice.*With a high degree of precision of vocabulary*Has eye-contact and uses other non-verbal cues frequently.

*Errors in pronunciation never interfere with understanding and accent may be obviously foreign.*Voice quality is not consistent.*Vocabulary is broad enough that he rarely grope for words*Utilizes non-verbal cues rarely.

*Accent is intelligible though often quite faulty.*Has speaking vocabulary sufficient to express himself simply with some errors.*The voice is soft to be heard by the audience.*Limited use of non-verbal cues.

*Errors in pronunciation are frequent.*Speaking vocabulary inadequate to express anything.*The voice is very soft.*Has no eye-contact and deals with mannerisms.

Rubric for Grading the Term Papers Criteria 5 4 3 2 1

Substantiation of IdeasDescribes how effectively the student establishes a purpose, selects and integrates ideas, and includes details to support, develop and/or illustrate ideas.

The writing is clear and strongly focused. Ideas and details support and enhance the central theme.*The writing demonstrates an outstanding knowledge of the subject matter*The writing includes ideas and details which are always original and purposeful.*The writing reflects an outstanding

The writing is clear and focused. Ideas and details support the central theme.*The writing demonstrates a strong knowledge of the subject matter.*The writing includes ideas and details which often original and purposeful.*The writing reflects a strong control and development of

The writing is generally clear and focused. Support for the central theme is attempted but details may be general, not directly related to the theme, or limited in scope.*The writing demonstrates a good knowledge of the subject matter.*The writing includes ideas and details which tend to

The writing lacks clarity but has discernable focus. Support for the central theme is sketchy and details are repetitive and/or superficial.*The writing demonstrates a limited knowledge of the subject matter.*The writing includes ideas and details which often are

The writing lacks clarity and focus and contains sketchy details.*The writing demonstrates an either extremely limited or unclear knowledge of the subject matter.*The writing includes ideas and details which are always superficial and unclear.*The writing

control and development of content*The writing demonstrates an outstanding ability to shape and connect ideas

content.*The writing demonstrates a highly developed ability to shape and connect ideas.

predictable and routine.*The writing reflects a good control and development of details.*The writing demonstrates a good ability to shape and connect ideas.

superficial and unclear.*The writing reflects a limited control and development of content, but still maintains a semblance of a central theme.*The writing demonstrates a limited ability to shape and connect ideas.

reflects an extremely limited control and development of content so that no central theme emerges.*The writing demonstrates an extremely limited ability to shape and connect ideas.

OrganizationDescribes how effectively the writer creates an opening and provides closure; establishes and maintains a focus; orders and arranges events, ideas, and/or details within each paragraph and within the work as a whole; establishes relationships between events, ideas, and/or details within each paragraph and within the work as a whole.

The organization enhances the central idea or theme. The order, structure and presentation are compelling.*The opening is outstanding and compelling.*Focus and coherence allow the writing to flow smoothly so that organizational patterns or structures are seamless.*The writing demonstrates a purposeful and effective arrangement of events, ideas, and/or details.*Transitions are smooth and weave the separate threads of meaning into one cohesive whole.*Effective closure reinforces unity and provides an extremely strong sense of

The organization reinforces the central idea or theme. The order, structure and presentation are purposeful and clear.*The opening is strong and directive.*Focus and coherence are consistently maintained.*The writing demonstrates a clear and effective arrangement of events, ideas, and/or details.*Transitions are effective and clearly connect events, ideas, and/or details.*Closure reinforces unity and provides an extremely strong sense of resolution.

The organization develops the central idea or theme. The order, structure and presentation are predictable.*The opening is generally clear and directive.* Focus and coherence are generally maintained but the flow is sometimes interrupted.*The writing demonstrates a clear but sometimes mechanical arrangement of events, ideas, and/or details.*Transitions generally work well but sometimes the connections between ideas seem forced, inappropriate, or predictable.*Closure contributes to unity but the resolution tends to be obvious.

The organization does not develop central idea or theme effectively. The order, structure and presentation are weak and inconsistent, resulting in continual interruptions in flow.*The opening is not always clear and has little direction.*Focus and coherence falter frequently.*The writing demonstrates a discernable, but weak and inconsistent arrangement of events, ideas, and/or details.*Transitions are rarely used and few connections are made.*Closure, although present, is either too weak to tie the piece together, or only vaguely related to

The organization does not develop the central idea or theme. The writing lacks direction and flow because ideas, details, or events are presented in random order.*The opening is unclear and has no direction.*Focus and coherence are lacking so that the flow of the writing is lost.*The writing demonstrates an unclear or haphazard arrangement of events, ideas, and/or details.*Transitions are lacking so that connections between ideas are fuzzy, incomplete or perplexing.*Closure is either inappropriate,

resolution. opening. unconnected or missing.

UnityDescribes how the writing presents a central ideas, opinion, or thesis.

The writing strongly expresses a clear central idea or opinion about the topic.*Everything in the writing goes together. *The main idea of each paragraph goes with the central idea of the paper.*The main idea and details within each paragraph are related.*The conclusion is about the central idea.

The writing expresses a clear central idea or opinion about the topic.*Most parts of the writing go together. *The main idea of most paragraphs goes with the central idea of the paper.*In most paragraphs, the main idea and details are related.*Most of the conclusion is about the central idea.

The writing generally expresses a clear central idea or opinion about the topic.*Generally some parts of the writing go together. *The main idea of some paragraphs goes with the central idea of the paper.*In most paragraphs, the main idea and details are related.*Some parts of the conclusion are about the central idea.

The writing includes a topic, but the central idea or opinion is not clear.*Some parts of the writing go together. *In some paragraphs, the main idea and details are related*In some paragraphs, the main idea and details are related.*Some parts of the conclusion are about the central idea.

The writing includes many topics and does not express one central idea or opinion.*Few paragraphs have a main idea or the main idea does not go with the central idea of the paper.*Few paragraphs contain a main idea and related details.None of the conclusion is about the central idea.

Level of InsightDescribes how effectively the writer communicates in a manner that is individualistic, expressive and engaging, thereby, revealing the writer’s stance toward the subject.

The writing reflects an outstanding ability to communicate in an individualistic an, sincere and engaging voice.*The writing always reflects the writer’s conviction.*The writing always brings the subject to life.

The writing reflects a strong ability to communicate in an individualistic an, sincere and engaging voice.*The writer’s conviction is often apparent.*The writing frequently brings the subject to life.

The writing reflects developed ability to communicate in an individualistic an, sincere and engaging voice.* The writer’s conviction occasionally is apparent.*The writing occasionally brings the subject to life.

The writing reflects a limited ability to communicate in an individualistic an, sincere and engaging voice.* The writer’s conviction rarely is apparent.*The writing rarely brings the subject to life.

The writing lacks an apparent voice.* The writer’s conviction never is apparent.*The writing does not bring the subject to life.

Adapted from: Reid, J. (1990). Evaluating Student Writing. The teaching of ESL writing. Engelwood Cliffs,NJ: Prentice Hall Regents

St. Paul’s Junior High School. Writing Analytic Scoring Rubric. St. John’s, Newfoundland

Rubric for Grading the Journal Criteria 5 4 3 2 1

Content All the journal entries engage the reader with worthwhile ideas and an interesting presentation.

Most of the journal entries engage the reader with worthwhile and interesting presentation.

Some of the writing engages the reader with worthwhile ideas and interesting presentation.

A few of the journal entries engage the reader with worthwhile ideas and an interesting presentation

The writing does not engage the reader.

Relevance All the journal entries are relevant and timely.

Most of the journal entries are relevant and timely.

Some of the journal entries are relevant and timely.

A few of the journal entries are relevant and timely.

All the journal entries are not relevant and timely.

Language Use

Are stylistically sophisticated, using language that is precise and engaging and effectively incorporate a range of varied sentence patterns to reveal syntactic fluency.

Use language that is fluent and original and incorporate varied sentence patterns that reveal an awareness of different syntactic structures.

Use appropriate language and make some attempt to include different sentence patterns but with awkward or uneven success.

Rely on basic vocabulary and reveal a limited awareness on how to vary sentence patterns and rely on a limited range of syntactic structures.

Use language that is imprecise and unsuitable, incoherent and inappropriate and reveal a confused understanding of how to write in complete sentences and little or no ability to vary sentence patterns.

Level of Insight

The writing always reflects the writer’s conviction and always brings the subject to life.

The writer’s conviction is often apparent and the writing frequently brings the subject to life.

The writer’s conviction occasionally is apparent and the writing occasionally brings the subject to life.

The writer’s conviction rarely is apparent and the writing rarely brings the subject to life.

The writer’s conviction never is apparent and the writing does not bring the subject to life.

Rubric for Grading Group Tasks/Class ActivitiesCriteria 4

Exemplary3

Accomplished2

Developing1

BeginningContribution All members

contribute equally, and some even contribute more

than was required.

All members contribute equally. 

All members contribute, but

some contribute more than others.

One or more members do not

contribute.

Cooperation All members work well together all of

the time; assist others when

needed. 

Members work well together most of the

time.

Members work well together some of the time. Some

teacher intervention

needed.

Teacher intervention

needed often to help group cooperate. 

On-Task Team is on task all of the time.

Does not need any teacher reminders.

Team is on task most of the time.

Does not need any teacher reminders.

Team is on task some of the time.

Needs teacher reminders  

Team needs frequent teacher

reminders to get on task.

Communication Each member listens well to

other members. Each member

speaks in friendly and encouraging

tones.

All members listen to each other and

speak to each other in equal amounts 

Members need some teacher

intervention to be able to listen to each other and speak to each

other appropriately.

Members need frequent teacher intervention to

listen to each other and speak to each other appropriately.

Rubric for Grading Class RecitationGrade Criteria/Descriptors9-10 Actively supports, engages, and listens to peers.

Arrives fully prepared at every class session. Plays an active role in ongoing discussions. Comments advance level and depth of dialogue. Group dynamics and level of discussion are often better because of

student’s presence.7-8 Makes a sincere effort to interact with peers.

Arrives mostly, if not fully, prepared. Participates constructively in ongoing discussions. Relevant comments are based on assigned material. Group dynamics and level of discussion are occasionally better but not

worse because of student’s presence.5-6 Limited interaction with peers.

Preparation is inconsistent. When prepared, participates constructively in discussions. When prepared, relevant comments are based on assignments. Group dynamics and level of discussion are sometimes disrupted by

candidate’s presence.3-4 Virtually no interaction with peers.

Rarely or never prepared. Comments vague if given, frequently demonstrates lack of interest. Demonstrates a noticeable lack of interest on occasion. Group dynamics and level of discussion are often disrupted by student’s

presence.

Rubric for Grading Assignments Criteria 5

Exemplary4

Meet Expectations

3Developing

2Poor

0Not Apparent

Content Gives very specific information. Addressed all of the assignment components. Clearly illustrates critical and reflective thinking.Well thought out response. 

Contains specific information. Addressed all of the assignment components. Is relatively detailed. Shows some critical and reflective thinking. Relatively well thought out response

Has some specific information. Addressed many of the assignment components. Not detailed.Poorly thought out response.

Is vague and does not address all assignment components. No evidence of having given the assignment real thought.

No assignment submitted or submitted late.

Technical Execution is excellent. No grammar or writing errors. Reads easily. Is well organized.

Well executed. Few grammar or writing errors. Reads easily.  Is fairly well organized.

Execution is poor. Many grammar or writing errors. Hard to read. Poorly organized.

Falls short of the required length for the assignment. Very poorly written. Very difficult to read. No organization is evident. Reads like a last minute effort. 

No assignment submitted or submitted late.