WEEKLY CLASS PARTICIPATION RUBRIC
Name ___________________________________________________________ Date ________________________
At the end of each week, you must fill out a participation rubric where you will score yourself in each category. The
purpose of the self-assessment is for you to reflect on your classroom participation and make improvements if
necessary.
Dimensions 4 3
Excellent: Always
Preparation for I was always fully prepared
Class (1): (homework, assigned
Homework and readings) for every class
readings. session. If absent the previous
class, I caught up with the
missed schoolwork.
Preparation for I always brought my materials
Class (2): to class. I was ready to work
Punctuality and when the bell rang for every
materials. class without being reminded
by the teacher. I always
arrived on time (before the
teacher closes the door).
Frequency of I actively participated in all
Participation activities and discussions with
a positive attitude (asking or
answering questions,
expressing my opinion or
disagreeing, etc.). My
presence made a positive
impact on class discussions.
Contribution to My comments were always
class relevant and reflected
attention and/or
understanding of: class
content, assigned text(s); and
previous remarks of other
students.
On-task during I was always on task during
activities individual, pair and group
activities. All my class time has
been used productively.
Attention and I actively listened when the
respect to teacher and fellow students
others spoke. I showed respect at all
times. The teacher has not had
to remind me of the class rules
this week.
Use of English Regardless of grammar or
pronunciation mistakes, I
spoke in English at all times
during the class. The teacher
has not had to remind me to
speak only in English this
week.
WEEKLY TOTAL
SCORE
Good: Usually
I arrived mostly, if not
fully, prepared. I did not
prepare one assignment
(homework or reading).
I usually brought all
materials to class. I am
usually ready to work
when ready to begin when
the bell rings.
I showed interest in
activities and participated,
though sometimes
passively rather than
actively. My presence
generally made a positive
impact on class
discussions.
My comments were
sometimes relevant and
reflected attention and/or
understanding of: class
content, assigned text(s);
and previous remarks of
students.
I was on task most of the
time. I completed activities
in the assigned time.
I actively listened when
the teacher/classmates
spoke and rarely get
distracted. I was never
disrespectful of my
classmates or teacher but
had to be reminded once
of the class rules.
Regardless of grammar or
pronunciation mistakes, I
spoke in English most of
the time during the class.
The teacher had to remind
me to speak only in English
once or twice this week.
2 1
Poor: Sometimes
I sometimes arrived
unprepared or with only
superficial preparation. I
did not prepare two
assignments (homework or
reading).
I frequently “forgot” to
bring required materials to
class. (And/Or) I am often
not ready to begin when
the bell rings.
My participation during
class activities was minimal.
I showed little interest
during class activities and
slept, interrupted or
engaged in other activities.
My contribution to the class
was minimal.
I showed little contribution
to the class. My comments
were not relevant and
reflected little attention
and/or understanding.
I sometimes need to be
reminded to stay on task
during group or pair
activities or I carelessly rush
through activities.
I sometimes listened when
the teacher spoke. I was
often distracted when my
classmates or teacher
spoke (And/Or) I was
disrespectful at times and
had to be reminded twice
of the class rules.
Regardless of grammar or
pronunciation mistakes, I
spoke in English only
sometimes during the class.
The teacher had to remind
me to speak only in English
three or four times this
week.
Unsatisfactory
I have exhibited little or no
evidence of having read or
thought about assigned
material.
I frequently have to ask to
borrow materials. I am
rarely ready to begin when
the bell rings.
I seldom put forth any effort
during activities. My
presence in class had little
or no impact in the class.
I showed no interest during
class activities and slept,
interrupted or engaged in
other activities.
I did not contribute with my
participation to the class. My
comments were not
relevant and reflected little
attention and/or
understanding.
I give minimum effort during
pair and group activities and
I am often off task.
I “tuned out” when the
teacher began speaking. I
relied on other students to
tell me what to do. I was
disrespectful and distracting
to others and had to be
reminded more than twice
of the class rules.
I haven’t made a consistent
effort to speak in English
during the class. The teacher
had to remind me to speak
only in English more than
four times this week.
 WEEKLY CLASS PARTICIPATION RUBRIC
Name ___________________________________________________________ Date ________________________
At the end of each week, you must fill out a participation rubric where you will score yourself in each category. The
purpose of the self-assessment is for you to reflect on your classroom participation and make improvements if
necessary.
Dimensions 4 3
Excellent: Always
Preparation for I was always fully prepared
Class (1): (homework, assigned
Homework and readings) for every class
readings. session. If absent the previous
class, I caught up with the
missed schoolwork.
Preparation for I always brought my materials
Class (2): to class. I was ready to work
Punctuality and when the bell rang for every
materials. class without being reminded
by the teacher. I always
arrived on time (before the
teacher closes the door).
Frequency of I actively participated in all
Participation activities and discussions with
a positive attitude (asking or
answering questions,
expressing my opinion or
disagreeing, etc.). My
presence made a positive
impact on class discussions.
Contribution to My comments were always
class relevant and reflected
attention and/or
understanding of: class
content, assigned text(s); and
previous remarks of other
students.
On-task during I was always on task during
activities individual, pair and group
activities. All my class time has
been used productively.
Attention and I actively listened when the
respect to teacher and fellow students
others spoke. I showed respect at all
times. The teacher has not had
to remind me of the class rules
this week.
Use of English Regardless of grammar or
pronunciation mistakes, I
spoke in English at all times
during the class. The teacher
has not had to remind me to
speak only in English this
week.
WEEKLY TOTAL
SCORE
Good: Usually
I arrived mostly, if not
fully, prepared. I did not
prepare one assignment
(homework or reading).
I usually brought all
materials to class. I am
usually ready to work
when ready to begin when
the bell rings.
I showed interest in
activities and participated,
though sometimes
passively rather than
actively. My presence
generally made a positive
impact on class
discussions.
My comments were
sometimes relevant and
reflected attention and/or
understanding of: class
content, assigned text(s);
and previous remarks of
students.
I was on task most of the
time. I completed activities
in the assigned time.
I actively listened when
the teacher/classmates
spoke and rarely get
distracted. I was never
disrespectful of my
classmates or teacher but
had to be reminded once
of the class rules.
Regardless of grammar or
pronunciation mistakes, I
spoke in English most of
the time during the class.
The teacher had to remind
me to speak only in English
once or twice this week.
2 1
Poor: Sometimes
I sometimes arrived
unprepared or with only
superficial preparation. I
did not prepare two
assignments (homework or
reading).
I frequently “forgot” to
bring required materials to
class. (And/Or) I am often
not ready to begin when
the bell rings.
My participation during
class activities was minimal.
I showed little interest
during class activities and
slept, interrupted or
engaged in other activities.
My contribution to the class
was minimal.
I showed little contribution
to the class. My comments
were not relevant and
reflected little attention
and/or understanding.
I sometimes need to be
reminded to stay on task
during group or pair
activities or I carelessly rush
through activities.
I sometimes listened when
the teacher spoke. I was
often distracted when my
classmates or teacher
spoke (And/Or) I was
disrespectful at times and
had to be reminded twice
of the class rules.
Regardless of grammar or
pronunciation mistakes, I
spoke in English only
sometimes during the class.
The teacher had to remind
me to speak only in English
three or four times this
week.
Unsatisfactory
I have exhibited little or no
evidence of having read or
thought about assigned
material.
I frequently have to ask to
borrow materials. I am
rarely ready to begin when
the bell rings.
I seldom put forth any effort
during activities. My
presence in class had little
or no impact in the class.
I showed no interest during
class activities and slept,
interrupted or engaged in
other activities.
I did not contribute with my
participation to the class. My
comments were not
relevant and reflected little
attention and/or
understanding.
I give minimum effort during
pair and group activities and
I am often off task.
I “tuned out” when the
teacher began speaking. I
relied on other students to
tell me what to do. I was
disrespectful and distracting
to others and had to be
reminded more than twice
of the class rules.
I haven’t made a consistent
effort to speak in English
during the class. The teacher
had to remind me to speak
only in English more than
four times this week.