Middle School Developmental Milestone Rubric

6th through 8th Graders

Name of Observer:
Mary Bridgers

School:
SEMS

Class and Grade Observed:

8th

Date of Observation:
11-22-16

Developmental Needs/Characteristics
Physical
Needs/Characteristics

Observe
d

Become a little more clumsy as

height and weight change
quickly

Start showing uneven

development in skills like agility,
balance, strength and flexibility;
may be able to run fast, but not
gracefully

Not
Observe
d

Not
Applicabl
e

Comments

Not
Applicabl
e

Comments

Have a difference between body

and brain growth; may be more
mature physically or emotionally
Experience fluctuations in basal
metabolism causing
restlessness and listlessness

Need more rest since much

energy is being used for growing

Mature at various rates of speed

Are highly physical

Overly concerned with bodily
changes and sexual
development

Lacking in good nutritional

habits

Developmental Needs/Characteristics
Intellectual

Observe
d

Needs/Characteristics

Are highly curious (Questions

things)

Prefer active to passive

learning experiences
Related to real-life problems
and situations (Want to

Egocentric (self-centered)

contribute and make money)

Begin developing a worldview,

including a basic set of values
Enjoy human behaviors

Not
Observe
d

Seek constant approval and

reinforcement
Intellectually curious about the
real world

Developmental Needs/Characteristics
Psychological
Needs/Characteristics

Observe
d

Moody, restless, and selfcentered

Optimistic and hopeful

Comments

Not
Applicabl
e

Comments

Bow to peer pressure to be liked

others; have experiences with
bullying

Experience mood swings

Seek independence

Not
Applicabl
e

Erratic and inconsistent in

behavior
Highly sensitive to criticism

Not
Observe
d

Emotionally vulnerable; highly

sensitive to the opinions of
others

Developmental Needs/Characteristics
Social
Needs/Characteristics

Observe
d

Rebellious towards authority

figures (i.e., parents, teachers,

Confused and frightened by new

school/social settings

Not
Observe
d

administrators)

Fiercely loyal to peer group

values

Often aggressive and

argumentive

Need frequent affirmation of

love from adults

Exhibits immature behavior

Tend to overreact when

criticized or embarrassed

Experiment with new identities

Developmental Needs/Characteristics
Moral & Ethical

Observe
d

Needs/Characteristics

Idealistic
Have strong sense of fairness

Not
Observe
d

Not
Applicabl
e

Comments

Reflective and introspective in

thought and feelings

Confront moral and ethical

questions head on

Ask large ambiguous questions

about the meaning of life

Show compassion for underdog

situations and environmental
issues

Impatient with pace of change

Slow to acknowledge own faults

and flaws

Comments:
Student was engaged in the assignment and was further along than others. She asked valuable
questions during the lesson and was able to express to me what she had learned and connections
made so far. However, the student did not like for others to disagree with her or her friends. She
never got disrespectful, but it was apparent she wanted to be
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Mary Bridgers

November 22, 2016

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