THINKING SKILLS RUBRIC – 20%

Thinking Criteria for Grading Individual Assignment Marks

Skills
Standard Student’s
Marks Marks
EXCELLENT
Clearly present the appropriate 4–5
context, topic and purpose
Introduction:
SATISFACTORY
outlines
Does not address the three main 2–3
context, areas (context, topic and purpose)
introduces adequately
topic, states UNSATISFACTORY
purpose Does not address the context, topic 0–1
and purpose

EXCELLENT
Exceptionally well-presented and 8 – 10
argued; ideas are detailed, well-
developed, supported with specific
evidence & facts, as well as
examples and specific details.
Contents
SATISFACTORY
Content is sound and solid; ideas are 4– 7
present but not particularly developed
or supported; some evidence, but
usually of a generalized nature.

UNSATISFACTORY
Main ideas not clearly defined 0–3
Relevant research - not used to
inform analysis

EXCELLENT
Learning and the benefit of reflection
Conclusion: well summarized - Theory well 4–5
Reflections integrated to indicate how it has and
will inform behaviour and thinking
SATISFACTORY
Basic summary of the benefits of the 2–3
reflection – Have shown some
minimal evidence of research and
thinking

UNSATISFACTORY
Reflection lacks evidence of personal 1–0
growth

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TOTAL MARKS 20