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21ST CENTURY RUBRICS

meant to be
teachers, and schools. They are by no means
Thefollowing rubrics are proposed for adaptation by students, and combining items
from sev-
It is possible to create a customized rubric for specific assignments by selecting
complete.
eral individual rubrics. For example, for her third-grade class, Ms. Harbinger compiles her own rubric for an immigrant
use ICT, and present what they
to do research, collaborate, synthesize,
experience project in which students are required end of this section.
learned. An example of this type of project rubric is
shown at the

Thinking
Critical Thinking Scorel

Basic Novice Weight


Proficient
Skil/Knowledge Exemplary seeks and uses Finds and uses a few Uses selected data and Misunderstands facts,
Apply |Purposefully selected facts, sources, and |pieces of
information that data, and principles
and data from multiple
information evidence to understand the are provided
in relation to and needs help to
sources and prior experience in learningin the present. meaningfully utilize them.
relation to real-world situations. present and make plan._ Evaluation of the object,
Adeptly appraises evidence. Understanding of the |Has difficulty
Evaluate and contrasts multiple evaluation criteria is evident|demonstrating that they
seting, or performance
Compares but not fully utilized and understand the evaluation doesn't clearly relate
criteria and perspectives and explained. Able to make criteria and accurately | to given criteria or
thoughtfully connects them to some connections to using them. standards.
the present object, setting, and
performance. learning.
Demonstrates the use of Tries but has difficulty Unable to apply and use
Uses Data to Uses accurately selected data to selecting data and using
data independently in a
draw conclusions that are aligned data to draw conclusions
Develop Critical them to draw conclusions. meaningful way.
Insights with facts. and form insights. a
understands Describes the main issue With help, can grasp
ldentifies main issues, establishes Identifies and
Analyze Unable to straightforward issue and
priorities among details, and the main issue but reasoned inaccurately.scrutinize it in draw simple conclusions.
sees unstated implications. thoughtfully
judgments are undeveloped. |an objective manner.
|Comprehends complex ideas and
multiple perspectives. Relationships between
Can see the ideas related ideas
Synthesize Identifies and compares Able to put together two to one viewpoint and are elusive except
of arguments to divergent ideas, see
Components
generate a new and cohesive
straightforward patterns, uSes them to generate aat a rudimentary level.
Summary. Skilled at combining and summarize them. Summary.
parts into wholes.

Problem Solving
Score
Skill
Proficient Basic lovice Weight
Knowledge Exemplary I had difficlty definingthe
Identifies the I clearly described a problem I described the basics of I explained parts of the
with supporting details in relation the problem
with some problem but not the problem.
Problem Supporting information. Complete problem.
tothesituation. I used a few of the I think I missed some
l used the full range ofsteps I was able to use most
Applies steps and problem steps that I of the steps in problerm
Problem and strategies I learned to solve of the problem learned. SOVing.
Solving Steps problems. strategies. described one ortwo |I was unable to give any
offered three two to
Identifies
I came up with at least four I
plausible solutions. possible solutions. solutions.
Solutions |feasible and clearly described
solutions. one, but I wasn't
was able to thoughtfully |I was able to make a |I was able to compare my I picked
Evaluates reasoned judgment about options and pick one to sure it was a good choice.

Solutions evaluate and analyze all start with.


the possible choices before the choices and pick one
makes sense.
selecting the most feasible one. | that |gave a simple I wasn't able to explain my
|l analyzed all the solutions l evaluated the solutions
Defends and picked one that shows my and explained why I picked explanation for one choice. solution. I just thought it
Solutions one that seems to be was a good one.
understanding of the problem
and the outcomes. feasible.
do best at school when
|I sometimes think about
|I can demonstrate my problem- Itry to skillsmyoutside
problem
use
Real World solving of how I would solve a
there is a structured format
Applications solving skills successfully even
and can help me.
problem away from school.
someone
school and I'm usually
when they are not part of school
assignments successful. I'm not sure what
|I can use selected
Inductive I can accurately identify and |I can select relevant information and facts to
information to use and
Reasonin9 interpretrelevantfacts and
information that will lead me how to use it to draw
some conclusions.
that helps to to reasonable conclusions. draw
information me
conclusions.
| draw logical conclusions. The conclusions I draw
I think I draw logical
fundamental can use basic principles
Deductive |I can work with and generalizations to draw conclusions but I'm not don't have direct bearing
| sure I understand the core on the generalizations and
Reasoning principles of a topic and use
relevant generalizations to drawa conclusion and predict
principles I chose to use.
logical conclusions. outcomes. principles.
Creativity
Skill Scores
Knowledge Exemplar Proficient Basic Novice Weight
Curiosity am intrigued by novel 'm curious about some With some help I will I ideas
hardly ever wonder about
and things.
elements and ideas and things and usually am explore new ways of
actively seek them out. willing to explore new ideas.|thinking and doing.
Fluency I can look at things in I can usually come up with ItI work with someone Usually I just see things from
various ways and describe some alternative ways of else I can find other ways my own perspective.
multiple and diverse looking at things of looking at things.
purposes for them.
If1 have some guidelinesI need helpthinking of new
Originality I can come up with many I can come up with some
new ideas and products on new ideas on my own and, can usually come up with things.
most topics and can bring if it's easy, work toward new ideas.
something new to fruition. using it.
Elaboration It's easy and fun to add I can usually come up Maybe a few ideas come Sometimes I just can't think
details to something to with ways to add details to to me if I think really hard. of ways to make something
make it better. something to make it better. better.
Flexibility l adapt well to new
situations and can see
I can work effectively even Sometimes it's hard for me
to adjust to change. When
I am unable to be productive
when things change. It's hard
when things change and
many possibilities in my notice the potential of some someone reminds me to for me to "think outside the
everyday learning and things as I learn. think differently, I usually box" I like things as they are.

living. can do so.


Divergent It easy for me to combine I can do two or three of I can do one or two but my This is hard for me to do
ideas, modify and adapt these to change a product ideas are relatively simple. because tend to see things
them, and rearrange them or procesS: combine, as they are rather than how
to improve the outcomes. modify, adapt, or rearrange. they could be.
Messiness/ I know that creativity can P'm willing to try to projects Sometimes I hold myself I feel nervous and try to
Risk Taking be messy but still strive to and don't worry too much back because I might avoid the messier aspects of
try new things. I don't worry about making mistakes. make mistakes and it won't creativity.
much about my mistakes, come out right.
because Ilearnfrom them.
With Others I'm most creative when I My ideas get better when I I'l usually watch and listen It's hard for me to tell if any of
use the synergy that comes | work with others to improve before sharing my creative my ideas are worth sharing
from working with others. on something. ideas, but then I add a few. vith other, so usually I don't.

Metacognition

Score
SkilVKnowledge Exemplary Proficient Basic Novice Weight
Reflective I can review my learning with Iam able to consider With prompts and I need a visual or verbal
precision and insight. This my actions in a way that reminders to guide structure to help mne
helps me learn and improve helps me do better in my reflection I can think about my learning.
my skills and knowledge. the future. improve on my With help, I can build
learning. on it.

Aware of amvery aware of mny I think about my beliefs Sometimes my I can explain a few of
Thinking thoughts, use them to and ideas, can express thoughts are mixed my thoughts and with
improve skills and knowledge, them, and can use them up and it takes me assistance can connect
and can explain how they to help me learn. time to sort through them to mny learning
influence my learning. them.
Strengths and I recognize the importance I have a pretty good I'm not always It doesn't really matter
Styles of knowing my learning idea of how I think and sure how to use how I think and learn as
strengths and styles, monitor learn and know that my strengths and long asI do some of my
them, and utilize them should incorporate it in learning styles to work.
routinely. my work. improve my work.

Using I use my metacognitive I routinely apply my Sometimes I can This is really hard to do.
Metacognition abilities to improve my ability to think about my stop and think I try to understand how
learning and productivity. 1 thinking as I learn and about my thought think but I have difficulty
routinely apply them in my work and generally they processes, but I don't applyingitto my lite.
daily practices. help me perform better. find it very helpful in
my daily routines.
Acting
Communicating
Skil/Knowledge Exemplary Proficient Basic Novice Score/Weight
Oral Clarity, pace, volume and Clarity, pace, volume, and One significant part It is difficult to hear
Communication articulation are all strong articulation are acceptable of oral communication and follow the
and enhance for the purpose of the may be compromised. communication.
Communication. communication.
Receptive Distinguishes facts from Determines facts and Can identify facts in Restates facts.
Communication: opinions, recognizes intent recognizes persuasion. a message. Skills Partially understands
Listens, Reads, of messages, summarizes Identifies and summarizes are developing the purpose of a
Views main ideas, identifies the main ideas. in interpreting message.
Support for viewpoint. messages.
Discerns Intent Identifies and interprets Decodes most messages Can understand main |Understands most
Overt and nuanced but better with overt than ideas in a message facts but unable to
messages. Draws logical nuanced. but needs help with grasp nuance.
conclusions.
the nuanced ones
Uses
Communication
Produces communications Communications are Able to produce basic
that are clear, accurate, usually understandable, communications
Strategies and reflective with a few minor errors.
Communicates Recognizes the purpose Aware of the purpose. Somewhat unclear Confused about
Clearly fora and then organizes and The information and on the purpose, thus the purpose of
Purpose presents information to presentation serves the compromising the communication and
meet it. intended purpose. quality of informationhas difficuty focusing9
and the presentation. on content and
process.
Presentation Poised and precise. Exhibits poise. Usually Tries but has difficultyPresentation is
Skills Responds to audience aware of the audience and being poised, missing professional
cues by adjusting tone, makes effort to respond to professional, and Components. Unaware

their cues. responsive. of audience reaction.


depth,and pacing.

Debate

4Exceeds Expectation 3
Meets Expectations
2
Working Toward Below Standard Score
Standard -

Perspective is clear. Viewpoint is a litte nebulous. Focus is not established.


Content: Opening Strong argument with
clear views. Logical, Arguments are mostly Remarks are neutral and Unconvincing statements.
Remarks,
Rebuttal specific and on target. convincing and focused. somewhat vague in detail.

Support is incomplete in Support is not evident.


Support Support is fact-based, Supportcontains facts and facts, purpose, and focus.
detailed and compelling. data and is purposeful.

Fluent, clear, and logical Sequential progression of Sequence is difficult to Limited sequence and
Organization follow. May not meet time organization that doesn't
process. Effective use of topic that demonstrates
time. good use of time. requirements. meet time requirements.

Resources are inadequate Resources are limited,


Research Topic is strongly Includes analysis and
supported with relevant synthesis of research. or inadequately analyzed resulting in substandard
data. and applied. product.

Presentation Poised and professional, Effective style that Needs further practice in Disengaged from
presentation skills and presentation and
resulting in high audience engages the audience.
attention. audience engagement. audience.
Inconsistent use of Lack of respect and
Contribution to Prepared for role. Contributes to teamwork
responsibility affects the
Team and Debate | Energizing, respectful, and adheres to guidelines. preparation, respect, and
teamwork.
learning environment.
Process and encouraging of Respectful of others.
others.
Collaborating
Score
SkiluKnowledge Exemplary Proficient Basic Novice Weight
We really didn't work
Works ProductivelyWe used all ourtime
efficiently to stay focused
We worked together
well and for the most
We worked together
sometimes, but not together very well.
on the task and produce the part stayed on task until everyone contributed Everyone wanted to do
or did their job, making their own thing and tell
required work. Everyone did we completed our
work. it hard finish our work. others what to do rather
their assigned duties and Each person performed
sometimes more. nearly all their duties. than focus on the task.

Demonstrates Everyone respectfully Members listened and Some people had Members were unwilling
Respect listened and discussed interacted respectfuly difficulty being to listen to others and
ideas that were shared. most of the time. respectful of other's were argumentative with

ideas teammates.

Everyone was flexible in We usually were able to If more people There was a lot of
Compromises
working together to achieve compromise in order to compromised we disagreeing and some
a common goal. move our work forward. would have moved individuals wanted it only
forward faster. their way.
-

Everyone did his or her best Most people followed It was hard to get We really couldn't depend
Shared
through on their part. everyone to do his or on everyone to do his or
Responsibility; work and followed through
on assigned tasks. her part. her part.
Everyone
Contributes

Digital Literacy
Score
Proficient Basic Novice Weight
Skil/Knowiedge Exemplary
Can find most of the Able to access some Practical knowledgeof
Finds Able to sort through options information but typically what to search for and how
and independently find necessary information
misses key issues to find it is minimal
information that is relevant to adequately and make
relevant choices
the problem Most of the sources are
Skilled in at least Able to use at least one
Uses Multiple Skilled at just about all new and require learning
source capably and
forms of text, video, music, 3 different types/sources
Sources may have rudimentary
simulation, and more of information
abilities with others

Able to select a few Difficulty in independently


Exceptional ability to Sufficient understanding
Selects sources and
understand partiality of of source bias is used to sources, but strategies selecting
select credible sources are inefficient in understanding their
sources and thoughtfully relevance
selecting relevant one
makes relevant choices from relevant to objectives
a wide range of options for a purpose
Accept sites at face Needs help distinguishing
Accomplished at verifying Good skills in checking fact from fantasy on a
Evaluates value but with a
author and source and authors' credentials and
checking consistency of checklist can identity website
recognizing bias in
discrepancies in
information
information information
Trusts website to provide
Sensitive to the persuasive Aware that sources Generally accepting9 information in their best
Considers Source, may have a bias that
of digital information.
Message Effect nature of electronic sources interests
influences personal Aware of blatantly
and can explain each one's
incredible information
decisions
methodology Developing skills, and |Uses digital information
Uses strong analysis and Good skills in for learning purposes but
Uses to Produce with practice will apply
Original Work evaluative skills to use digital synthesizing digital digital information to an not yet ready to produce
information into a new
information to create an original work
original product product original product
Technology Literacy
Score
Skil/Knowledge Exemplary Proficient Basic Novice Weight
am competent in using can use a variety of I'm on a learning curve
Knows Computer |I demonstrate excellence in multiple computer and technology tools and in developing my
Based Technologies a wide variety of computer
products and technology-based technology products perform basic tasks to computer competencies.
productivity tools and routinely and tools enhance support my productivity.
| integrate them into my work. productivity.
T'm just learning to use
I confidently use I can incorporate digital I can add images or
Digital and
Multimedia Products images, video, sound, and
graphic and multimedia items other features to my one or two multimedia
Work but they don't features and want to be
other multimedia features to such as graphics, video,
better able to incorporate
strengthen and display my and sound in my work to always align with my
them in my work.
learning. Support my main ideas. purpose.
I'm very challenged in
Technicality When I use technology in my My applied use of I frequently have using technology in my
work, the applications run technology is generally technical problems
good, with only minor when I use it in my learning and it usually
flawlessly. doesn't work right.
technical problems. Work.
My design is limited can make few choices
Design My design is truly multimedia Mydesign contained I
in several elements, of objects and elements
rather than linear and includes some appropriate objects to add design elements
a number of well-designed and elements to support thus compromising its
t o my work.
objects and elements. my purpose. quality and relevance.
My use of technology shows My routine use of |I'vebeen using I think if l use just
Selection and technology more one technology at a
Utilization deep understanding and technology shows that
regularly to support my time it will improve
proficiency that strengthens my|lunderstand it and can my presentations, but
work. I am able to choose the incorporate it in my learning and improve
most appropriate technologies presentations. I usually my presentations. sometimes I'm not sure
Sometimes rely on what which one to use.
select relevant
forcomplex authentic problems. can
others tell me to use.
technologies.
I'm familiar with legal and |I have a basic Thaven't heard much
Legall I have in-depth knowledge of
ethical issues such as understanding of some about the legal and
Ethical legal and ethical issues such as | | legal and ethical issues ethical issues around
citing sources.
copyright.
in technology. technology

Living
Civics and Citizenship

Exemplary
Proficient Basic Novice Score Weight
Skil/Knowledge
Tknow there
recognize, evaluate, I understand that there are If l have an outline
Understands I can
multiple political forms and or a graphic
format are differences
Democracy and and compare a variety but I need help
structures and can explain can put together basic
Forms of Government of political forms and comparisons.
explaining them.
structures. some.

I make a meaningful
I get involved in activities With prodding, I will generally prefer
Participates in the participate in activities to observe rather
contribution to my classroom when they are presented
Democratic Process; that are part of a than get involved.
community in advancing and when opportunities
Contributes to and become available. democratic action.
Improvement the democratic process.
hard time
I believe in civic For the most part I have a

Civic Dispositions Through my actionsl believe in equality and respecting people


demonstrate my belief involvement and usually
and Behaviors different
n |uality and personal am respectful of the rights generally am respectfulwho are
than me and
responsibility and my and differences of others. Of others.
accepting those
understanding of the effects
differences.
of these actions.
Global

SkillKnowledge Exemplary Proficient Basic Novice


ScoreWeight
Global Issues Can explain multiple historical Has a general idea Identifies one or two Isn't aware or doesn't
and current issues and how of issues that are global issues and pay attention to what is
they affect people around the happening around the makes one or two happening in the world
world globe and can explain connections to people
some in detail

Some knowledge Aware that culture is Ignorant and uninterested


Cultural Highly knowledgeable about
multiple cultural beliefs, of selected cultures part of their life but in in learning about and
Understanding recognizing other cultures
values, and customs that beliefs, values, and general knowledge,
routinely influence the way customs that relate to understanding,
people act and behave toward and contribute to their and awareness are

others own behavior Superficial

Contributes Works constructively with Communicates and When urged, will work Has difficulty working with
works with people with people who are people from other cultures
in and to the people from other cultural
Global Society groups and seeks to learn from other cultures. different from them, but and groups and chooses
and understand their Sometimes reaches out has minimal interest not to participate in larger
experiences and views. beyond their own world in contributing to the initiatives
Participates in global to make a contribution collaboration
initiatives to improve the world
In the context of history. | Needs some support Unable to understand
Perspective Understands the complexity
of culture and has adequate understands that other to see that there are that other groups have
Taking different views of the
knowledge to effectively groups may have a different perspectiv
see the viewpoints of other different perspective on and ways of looking at same events
cultures events things
Supports and promotes Treats everyone equally. | Understands about Has a hard time
Equity and fairness and equality for all Recognizes when equality but sometimes identifying and accepting
Equality forgets proper conduct the basic rights of others
members of the class someone is not being
treated fairly

Leadership and Responsibility


Score/Weight
Basic Novice Weight
Proficient
Skil/Knowledge Exemplary
Rarely shows respect
Consistently listens to Usually listens respectfully At times listens to other and often shows
Interpersonal to other's ideas and works viewpoints but sometimes
Skills other's viewpoints, respond shows disapproval of disdain for other's
collaboratively with a
respectfully, and encourages others' thoughts and ideas and actions.
others to higher achievement. variety of other people.
actions.
Sometimes finds it Rarely is able to
Routinely demonstrates Usually makes a positive
Shared Goal independently work
personal responsibility for contribution toward shared challenging to work with with others to set and
Setting and others to establish and
Accomplishment setting and achieving goals. goals. accomplish goals.
achieve goals.
Aware of the meaning of Overwhelmed and
Demonstrates sophisticated Acknowledges their confused by the
Responsibility responsibility for their personal responsibility
understanding of personal idea of personal
actions and seeks to act in and with reminders c a n
responsibility for own actions responsibility
ethical ways in relation to accept it and recognize
and their effect o n others. self and others.
the effect of their choices and has difficulty
Acts in highly ethical ways. monitoring actions.
on others.
Work Ethic

SkiluKnowledge Exemplary |Proficient Basic Novice Score Weight


Accountability Punctual, prepared, and Usually on time and Assumes minimal |Late and unprepared.
organized. Conscientious ready to learn.Works personal responsibility. Does not work with
and independent worker who consistently without Needs supervision to others or complete work.

goes beyond requirements. supervision to achieve complete task.


goals.
Attentive and generally Present but minimally Doesn't participate. Of
Participation Actively involved and highly
productive. involved and productive. involved and productive.| task and/or disruptive.

Attitude Enthusiastic and cooperative. Positive attitude toward Somewhat engaged but Negative attitude toward
Accepts and acts on people, process, and noncommittal. work and others. Ignores
feedback. product. Accepts feedback. | Listens tofeedback. Teedback.
Communication Communicates directly and Speech is clearand eye Speaks but doesn't Needs to be reminded to
clearly. Listens thoughtfully to contact is made. Listens always listen. May be listen to others. Speech
others. respectfully to others. unclear in expressing is difficult to follow.
ideas.

Teamwork Values and synthesizes Contributes to group Contributes knowledgeDoesn't indemonstrate


the ideas of
individual contributions discussions and tasks. and skills to the group. interest
and utilizes them for goal Works with others toward Interpersonal skills are| others. Distracts others.
achievement. goal emerging.
Individual Accepts responsibility and Accepts responsibility Sometimes participates |Participates in the
the group but prefers to group but contribution is
Contribution takes a leadership role. and fulfills individual
Frequently helps others. role within the group. work independently. limited.
Sometimes helps others.

Utilizes resources |Final product is Doesn't demonstrate


|Work Product Effectively coordinates
understanding or
and Outcome time, effort, and resources successfully. Final product incomplete.
to ensure completion and meets requirements. interest in final product.
quality of work. Final product
exceeds requirements.

College/Career/Workplace

Proficient Basic Novice Score/Weight


SkillKnowledge Exemplary
Uses priorities to set Able to set goals and Sets a few realistic goals Requires a scaffold to
Planning/Goal realistic short-term and long- | develop the core elements and has some plans for set goals and develop
Setting
term goals and actionable of a personal and life and work. plans.
plans for life and work. professional growth plan.
Management of Effectively and purposefully Typically follows the plan Sometimes sets goals Rarely sets and
Plans and Goals | works toward goal to achieve goals. but generally focuses on manages goals.
achievement and attentively short-range execution of
them.
implements plans.
Steadily works toward Work is produced with There are few
Commitment to Persistently works toward
giving the best effort higher levels of mastery undistinguished quality indicators of
Mastery motivation to produce
and producing the best and productivity. and effort.
Outcomes possible. one's best.

Sometimes forgets to Needs support to


Productivity Routinely coordinates time, Appropriate use of
resources results in a check time and pacing, select materials
effort, and resources to
ensure the highest quality final product that meets resulting in an incomplete and use time
Work. requirements. product. appropriately.

Assumes minimal Late and unprepared.


Accountability Punctual, prepared, and Usually on time and
ready to learn. Works personal responsibility. Does not work with
organized. Conscientious
and independent worker consistently without Needs supervision to others or complete
complete task. work.
who goes beyond supervision to achieve
requirements. goals.
Flexibility/Adaptability

Skill/Knowledge Exemplary Proficient Basic Novice ScoreWeight


|Flexibility Replaces old beliefs and Adopts many new ideas Willing to change It's a challenge to
strategies with proven that are perceived as direction and trade old beliefs
new ones that will improve helpful to goal attainment. | strategies when and ways for ones
outcomes. Open to and Accepts and acts on encouraged or that may be more
adjusts to feedback feedback through targeted productive. Rarely
feedback listens to feedback

Adjusts to ChangeEmbraces change for a Unconcerned about Uninterested in Easily confused


purpose. Uses novelty as change. Willing to do what change or changing. and overvwhelmed
an opportunity for growth is required and adapts as Accepts status by change
needed quo and may need
coaxing to adjust

Resolves Remains determined Persists in pursuing goals Consides giving Abandons tasks
to complete tasks and and completing tasks with up when faced and goals in the
Challenge
achieve goals and works to a little encouragement with challenges but face of adversity
overcome obstacles may keep on with
significant support

Initiative/Motivation

Proficient Basic Novice Score/Weight


SkillKnowledge Exemplary
Sets achievable goals Sets some goals Able to set reasonable
Priorities Consistently sets
and determines feasible with plans that are goals and priorities with
challenging goals and
priorities to achieve them. actionable, but not assistance.
establishes realistic
priorities to achieve them. always complete.
Composes part of Does best when
Creates a plan and
Self Direction Develops a thorough someone collaborates
generally acts on it a plan but needs
action plan and follows on the plan and provides
reminders to act on it.
through with it. independently. frequent direction.

Is aware that things are Oblivious to the process


Actively monitors work Keeps track of how
Monitors and moving forward but not and outcomes of actions
things seem to be going
Perseveres and thoughtfully adjusts attentive to necessary and choices.
to prevent impending but doesn't always
think ahead or consider adjustments.
problems.
possible problems.
Resists growing and
Takes pleasure in learning Waits for direction and
Excited about and learning. Prefers for
Continuous and growing and generally generally takes the
actively manages things to remain aas
Growth directs its course.
path that is offered.
continuous growth and they are.

learning.

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