Group Project Rubric

Quality Scale
Limited Emerging
Criterion No Proficiency Proficient Advanced Weight
Proficiency Proficiency
The group has not The group tries to The project reveals The group exhibits The group
completed the explain some that the group has a above average demonstrates a
project or has done concepts of general, fundamental usage of theoretical command of
so with limited theoretical understanding of approaches, theoretical
effort. The project approaches, theoretical learning domains approaches,
includes learning domains approaches, learning with complex learning domains
incomplete or with complex domains with hierarchies, and with complex
irrelevant concepts hierarchies, and complex hierarchies, teaching strategies hierarchies, and
of theoretical teaching strategies and teaching aligned with brain- teaching strategies
approaches, aligned with brain- strategies aligned based evidence in aligned with brain-
learning domains based evidence but with brain-based the project. The based evidence in
with complex overlooks critical evidence. The group provides the project. Project
hierarchies, and details. The group’s project tries above average shows an
teaching strategies project appears to connect learning ability in relating impressive level of
aligned with brain- vague or objectives of prior course content depth and the
based evidence incomplete in its units with some across some units group’s ability to
which are attempt to apply relevant to practical relate course
Foundation of inappropriate for research from applications, but the examples and content across
Knowledge the nature of the prior units to group generally applications of several units to 40%
task. examples. The explains concepts theoretical practical examples
group presents superficially. The approaches, and applications of
concepts of project meets only learning domains, theoretical
theoretical the minimum and approaches,
approaches, requirements of the neuromaturational learning domains,
learning domains, assigned tasks. research. Details and
and brain-based presented provide neuromaturational
teaching strategies an adequate research. The group
in isolation, and presentation of the provides
does not perceive group’s knowledge comprehensive
to have a logical regarding analysis of
sequencing of theoretical theoretical
ideas. approaches, approaches,
learning domains, learning domains,
and and
neuromaturational neuromaturational
research. research concepts in
a logical sequence.
Score 0 3 5 8 10
The group has not The group The group takes a The group exhibits The group provides
included evidence demonstrates common, a good command of a strategic approach
of reflective beginning conventional critical thinking in presenting
thought. There is understanding of approach in guiding skills in the examples of
no discussion of key concepts, but the reader through presentation of problem solving or
challenges, overlooks critical various linkages and material and critical thinking,
limitations, or details. Members connections supporting while drawing
consideration of are unable to presented in project. statements. Project logical conclusions
problem-solving. apply information However, the group demonstrates the which are not
in a problem- presents a limited group’s above immediately
Critical Thinking solving fashion. perspective on key average use of obvious. The group
30%
Skills The group concepts throughout relating concepts provides well-
presents confusing project. The group by using a variety supported ideas and
statements and appears to have of factors. Overall, reflection with a
facts in project. problems applying the group provides variety of current
No evidence or information in a adequate and/or world views
little semblance of problem-solving conclusions, with 2 in the project. The
critical thinking manner. or fewer errors. group presents a
skills. genuine intellectual
development of
ideas throughout
project.
Score 0 3 5 8 10
The project Project reveals Learner applies The group The group
submission appears formatting errors some points and understands and thoroughly
piecemeal and and a lack of concepts incorrectly. explains several understands and
haphazardly organization. The The group uses a major points. A excels in explaining
constructed. There group presents an variety of formatting general approach to all major points. An
is no apparent incomplete styles, with some overall ideas, original, unique,
connection of ideas attempt to provide inconsistencies concepts, and and/or imaginative
Organization, Style or themes. Links to linkages or throughout the findings is approach to overall
& Citations citation of material explanation of key paper. Project does presented. Overall ideas, concepts, and 20%
is omitted or off- terms. The lack of not have a format of project findings is
task. appropriate continuous pattern of includes an presented. Overall
references or logical sequencing. appropriate format of project
source materials The group uses an introduction (or includes an
demonstrates the insufficient number abstract), appropriate
group’s need for of references. developed introduction (or
additional help or paragraphs, and abstract), well-
conclusion. developed
 training in this Finished project paragraphs, and
area. demonstrates the conclusion.
group’s ability to Finished project
plan and organize demonstrates the
research in a group’s ability to
logical sequence. plan and organize
The group an research in a logical
adequate number of sequence. The
references to group’s project
construct the includes sufficient
project. references.
Score 0 3 5 8 10
The writing is Topics, concepts, Project reflects basic The group provides The group
difficult to and ideas are not writing and an effective display demonstrates an
understand. The coherently grammar, but more of good writing and excellent command
reader is unable to discussed or than 5 errors. Key grammar. Project of grammar, as well
follow the expressed in terms and concepts reflects the group’s as presents research
narrative. projects. The are somewhat vague ability to select in a clear and
Formatting, group’s writing and not completely appropriate word concise writing
spelling, grammar style is weak and explained by the usage and present style. Presents a
mechanics present needs group. The group an above average thorough, extensive
significant improvement, uses a basic presentation of a understanding of
challenges to the along with vocabulary in given topic or word usage. The
project’s clarity. numerous project. The group’s issue. Project group excels in the
No attention to proofreading writing ability is appears to be well selection and
page limit is errors. Project average, but written with no development of a
Grammar & 10%
evident. lacks clarity, demonstrates a basic more than 3-5 well-planned
Mechanics
consistency, and understanding of the errors. The group research project.
correctness. The subject matter. provides a final Project is error-free
project does not Inconsistent written product that and reflects the
conform to APA alignment with APA covers the above- group’s ability to
writing standards. formatting minimal prepare a high-
Submission is not expectations. requirements quality academic
within the Submission is not within APA project using APA
prescribed page within the prescribed formatting formatting.
limit. page limit. structure. Submission is
Submission is within the
within the prescribed page
prescribed page limit.
limit.
TOTAL 0 3 5 8 10 100