This rubric evaluates oral exam responses on a scale of A through D/R based on dimensions of understanding, argument, evidence, implications, structure, and need for prompting. An A response shows a deep understanding, fully developed argument with relevant and sufficient evidence, discussion of major implications, logical progression of ideas, and no need for prompting. A B response shows a more limited or incomplete understanding, argument, and evidence, with adequate discussion of some implications and minimal prompting needed. A C response shows a superficial understanding and underdeveloped argument with some inaccurate or irrelevant evidence, discussion of minor implications, disjointed ideas, and need for more prompting. A D/R response shows no understanding, argument, or sufficient evidence, no discussion of
This rubric evaluates oral exam responses on a scale of A through D/R based on dimensions of understanding, argument, evidence, implications, structure, and need for prompting. An A response shows a deep understanding, fully developed argument with relevant and sufficient evidence, discussion of major implications, logical progression of ideas, and no need for prompting. A B response shows a more limited or incomplete understanding, argument, and evidence, with adequate discussion of some implications and minimal prompting needed. A C response shows a superficial understanding and underdeveloped argument with some inaccurate or irrelevant evidence, discussion of minor implications, disjointed ideas, and need for more prompting. A D/R response shows no understanding, argument, or sufficient evidence, no discussion of
This rubric evaluates oral exam responses on a scale of A through D/R based on dimensions of understanding, argument, evidence, implications, structure, and need for prompting. An A response shows a deep understanding, fully developed argument with relevant and sufficient evidence, discussion of major implications, logical progression of ideas, and no need for prompting. A B response shows a more limited or incomplete understanding, argument, and evidence, with adequate discussion of some implications and minimal prompting needed. A C response shows a superficial understanding and underdeveloped argument with some inaccurate or irrelevant evidence, discussion of minor implications, disjointed ideas, and need for more prompting. A D/R response shows no understanding, argument, or sufficient evidence, no discussion of
A (18-20 points) B (16-17 points) C (14-15 points) D/R
Exemplary Competent Developing
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