RUBRIC FOR GROUP DISCUSSION (INDIVIDUAL GRADING)

CRITERIA OUTSTANDING SATISFACTORY NEEDS IMPROVEMENT UNSATISFACTORY

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Knowledge on the Thorough understanding of Show understanding of the Little knowledge on the topic. Lack of understanding on the
Topic the topic and originality of topic. Stated some facts and Some inconsistencies on topic. Few to no facts
ideas are evident. Presented information about the topic. information presented. presented.
researched facts and
information.
Listening Skills Student listens attentively Student is mostly attentive Student is often inattentive Does not listen to others;
when others talk and present when others talk and present and needs reminder of regularly talks while others
materials and perspectives. materials and perspectives. focus of class. speak or does not pay
Student hears what others say Occasionally needs Occasionally makes attention while others
and contributes to the encouragement or disruptive comments speak; detracts from
dialogue. reminder to join the dialogue. while others are speaking. discussion; sleeps, etc.
Thoughts and Comments always Comments mostly Comments are sometimes Comments are
Expressions insightful & constructive; insightful & constructive; constructive, with uninformative, lacking in
uses appropriate mostly uses appropriate occasional signs of appropriate terminology.
terminology. Comments terminology. Occasionally insight. Student does not use Heavy reliance on
balanced between general comments are too appropriate opinion & personal taste, e.g.,
impressions, opinions & general or not relevant terminology; comments “I love it”, “I hate it”, “It’s
specific, thoughtful to the discussion. not always relevant to bad” etc.
criticisms or contributions the discussion
Language Used simple language and no Used simple language but few Words used are barely Words used are vague and
long winding sentences. No long winding sentences. comprehensive and few long many long winding sentences.
errors of grammars. Used Minimal errors of grammars. winding sentences. Minimal Many errors in grammars. Did
precise, polite and courteous Used mostly precise, polite errors of grammars. Used not use precise, polite and
words. and courteous words. mostly precise, polite and courteous words.
courteous words.
Non-Verbal Cues Maintained eye contact, body Showed many to few eye Minimal eye contact, body No eye contact, body
movements, gestures and contact, body movements, movements, gestures and movements, gestures and
facial expressions. gestures and facial facial expressions. facial expressions.
expressions.