Student Assessment Rubric

VERMONT COMMUNICATION STANDARDS

Not Yet

Meets Standard

Exceeds Standard

Writing - 1.6a

Use clear sentences, correct syntax, and grade appropriate mechanics so that what is written can be easily understood by the reader

Writing shows little control of the conventions of grammar, usage, mechanics, and spelling.

Writing exhibits frequent errors (more than 10) that are distracting to readers and may cause confusion about writer’s meaning.

Writing shows some control of the conventions of grammar, usage, mechanics, and spelling.

Writing exhibits many errors (from 5 - 10) that may be distracting to readers and may cause some confusion about writer’s meaning.

Writing generally shows control of the conventions of grammar, usage, mechanics and spelling.

There may be some minor errors (from 2 – 4), but these errors do not divert the reader’s attention or cause confusion about the writer’s meaning.

Writing shows great control of the conventions of grammar, usage, mechanics and spelling.

There are less than two errors.  Writing can be clearly understood by the reader.

Reports – 1.8d

Use appropriate organizing structures

Shows little or no evidence of purposeful organization.

Usually shows and organized plan.

Organized in a pattern or framework suited to purpose, audience and context.

May demonstrate an unusual pattern or framework in which to embed information.

Reports – 1.8e

Use a range of appropriate elaboration strategies such as including appropriate facts and details, describing the subject or narrating a relevant anecdote

Uses less than two facts about Vermont.

Random, disconnected, or unfocused opinions with some scattered facts.

Uses from two to four facts about Vermont.

General information not well supported by details.

May rely on opinion rather than fact.

Uses from 5 to ten facts about Vermont.

Selects details relevant to the topic, purpose, or audience.

Provides depth of information

Uses more than ten facts about Vermont.

Makes useful connections between the information presented and other knowledge and experience.

Information Technology – 1.18

Students use computers, telecommunications, and other tools of technology to research, to gather information and ideas, and to represent information and ideas accurately and appropriately.

See Vermont Information Technology GE Rubric

VERMONT COMMUNICATION STANDARDS

Not Yet

Almost

Meets Standard

Exceeds Standard

Research – 1.19a

Recognize and define their need for information

Student uses less than two sources for information about Vermont.

Student uses from 2 to 4 sources for information about Vermont.

Student uses from 5 to 10 sources for information about Vermont.

Student uses more than 10 sources for information about Vermont.

Research – 1.19e

Synthesize and organize information

Project is incomplete, missing details or isn’t completely accurate.

Information is unorganized and contains many grammatical errors.

Project is complete, but doesn’t completely cover topic.

Information is somewhat organized, but contains several grammatical errors.

Project reflects learning using detail and accuracy.

Information is organized, containing less than three grammatical errors.

Information is used in a meaningful way to create an original project that demonstrates accuracy, detail and understanding.

Information is thoroughly organized with no grammatical errors.

Research – 1.19f

Present information in appropriate formats

Presentation is confusing to the audience. 

Project does not relate to topic.

Presentation is understandable, but sometimes confusing and lacking details.

Project shows some relationship to topic.

Presentation is well planned and coherent.

Project is appropriate to topic and adequately covers topic.

Presentation is well planned and coherent, including many details.

Project is appropriate to topic and demonstrates depth in coverage of topic.

Poetry – 1.23
Use words for their sounds and texture, as well as their meaning

Poetry - 1.23a
Write poems with a purpose and an awareness of audience
 

 No poem included.

Poem reflects an image of Vermont as well as an attempt to evoke a personal connection.

Poem reflects an image of Vermont as well as exhibits a personal connection through the senses.

Poem reflects an image of Vermont as well as creates images through the mind"s eye.  (Think: Matsao Basho...To write about the tree, you must be the tree.)

VERMONT HISTORY AND SOCIAL SCIENCES STANDARDS

Not Yet

Almost

Meets Standard

Exceeds Standard

Historical Connections – 6.4b

Examine local history by reading historical narratives and documents, investigating artifacts, architecture, and other resources that illustrate key periods in local history.

Uses less than two sources for information about Vermont.

Did not read any books about Vermont’s past.

Uses from 2 to 4 sources for information about Vermont.

Did not finish reading a book about Vermont’s past.

Uses from 5 to 10 sources for information about Vermont.

Completes reading one book about Vermont’s past.

Uses more than 10 sources for information about Vermont.

Reads more than one book about Vermont’s past.

Traditional and Social Histories – 6.5a

Describe and interpret events through the perspectives of people (both famous and common) living in the time and place under study.

There is no evidence of research about a famous or common Vermonter.

A famous or common Vermonter is mentioned, but with little detail (from 2 – 4 facts).

There are from 5 – 10 facts given about a famous or common Vermonter in a well-organized report.

There is evidence of thorough knowledge about a famous or common Vermonter, with more than 10 facts given in a well-organized report.

Geographical Knowledge – 6.7bb

Locate the physical, political and cultural regions of Vermont, the United States, and of the world.  Locate major mountain ranges, major rivers, major climate and vegetation zones.

Less than two mountains, lakes or rivers of Vermont are included in brochure.

No Vermont county information is included in brochure.

From 2 – 4 mountains, lakes or rivers of Vermont are included in brochure.

A Vermont county is mentioned in brochure with from 2 – 4 facts about the county.

From 5 - 10 mountains, lakes or rivers of Vermont are included in brochure.

A Vermont county is well described in brochure, including from 5 – 10 facts about the county.

More than 10 mountains, lakes or rivers of Vermont are included in brochure.

Thorough knowledge of a Vermont county is demonstrated in brochure, including more than 10 facts about the county.