In-Class Participation - Grading Rubric

Criteria Strong Work Needs development Unsatisfactory Fail

Listening Actively and respectfully Sometimes displays lack of Projects lack of interest or
listens to peers and instructor. interest in comments of others. disrespect for others.

Quality of Comments are relevant and Comments sometimes Comments reflect little
Contributions reflect understanding of: irrelevant, betray lack of understanding of either the

NON-PARTICIPATION
readings/class notes and preparation, or indicate lack of readings/class notes or
previous remarks of other attention to previous remarks previous remarks in class.
students. of other students.

Impact on Class Comments frequently help Comments sometimes advance Comments do not advance
move class conservation the conversation, but the conversation or are
forward. sometimes do little to move it actively harmful to it.
forward.

Frequency of Actively participate at Sometimes participates but at Seldom participates and is

participation appropriate times. other times is ‘tuned out’. generally not engaged.

Class participation deserving of an A grade will be strong in most categories. Participation that is strong is some categories but needs
development in other will receive a B, a grade of C reflects a need for development in most categories; D works is typically unsatisfactory in
several categories; and F work, non-participation in class.