Rubric for quizzes and homework

Source: Diane Ebert-May and Tsao, Michigan State University

Note
This rubric can be used with either homework problems or on short quizzes.

Rubric
Level of General Approach Comprehension
Achievement
Exemplary • Addresses the question. • Demonstrates an accurate and
• States a relevant, justifiable answer. complete understanding of the
• Presents arguments in a logical question.
order. • Backs conclusions with data and
• Uses acceptable style and grammar warrants.
(no errors).  Uses 2 or more ideas, examples
and/or arguments that support the
answer.
Adequate • Does not address the question • Demonstrates accurate but only
explicitly, although does so adequate understanding of question
tangentially. because does not back conclusions
• States a relevant and justifiable with warrants and data.
answer. • Uses only one idea to support the
• Presents arguments in a logical answer.
order.  Less thorough than above.
• Uses acceptable style and grammar
(one error).

Needs Improvement • Does not address the question. • Does not demonstrate accurate
• States no relevant answers understanding of the question.
• Indicates misconceptions.  Does not provide evidence to support
• Is not clearly or logically organized. their answer to the question.
 Fails to use acceptable style and
grammar (two or more errors).
No Answer