RUBRIC FOR GRADES 1 THROUGH 8

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL GROWTH

COOPERATIVE

• 4 -almost always considers the needs of the moment

• 3 -frequently considers the needs of the moment

• 2 -sometimes considers the needs of the moment

• 1 -rarely considers the needs of the moment

RESPECTFUL

• 4 -routinely listens to, shares with and supports others

• 3 -frequently listens to, shares with and supports others

• 2 -sometimes listens to, shares with and supports others

• 1 -rarely listens to, shares with, or supports others

RESPONSIBLE

• 4 -fulfills assigned responsibilities with a high degree of effectiveness

• 3 -fulfills assigned responsibilities effectively

• 2 -fulfills assigned responsibilities with moderate effectiveness

• 1 -fulfills assigned responsibilities with minimal effectiveness

SELF-CONTROLLED

• 4 -routinely chooses the appropriate behavior for the classroom

• 3 -frequently chooses the appropriate behavior for the classroom

• 2 -sometimes chooses the appropriate behavior for the classroom

• 1 -rarely chooses the appropriate behavior for the classroom

EFFORT AND STUDENT SKILLS

ATTENDS TO TASK

• 4 -almost always focuses on tasks/ routinely perseveres with tasks when faced with problems/ routinely uses time effectively to complete tasks.

• 3 -focuses on tasks most of the time/ frequently perseveres with tasks when faced with problems/ frequently uses time effectively to complete tasks

• 2 -focuses on tasks some of the time/ sometimes perseveres with tasks when faced with problems/ sometimes uses time effectively to complete tasks

• 1 -rarely focuses on tasks/ rarely perseveres with tasks when faced with problems/ rarely uses time effectively to complete tasks

DEMONSTRATES ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS

• 4 -notebook is organized and complete; uses the agenda to record all homework, assignments and important dates

• 3 -notebook is fairly complete but needs some organization of pages; uses the agenda most of the time

• 2 -does not have notes and assignments up to date; notes are not in order, pages are falling out; has agenda but it is rarely used

• 1 -does not bring notebook, textbook, pencils, paper, etc. to class

COMPLETES ASSIGNNMENTS

• 4 -homework and assignments complete and answers have been checked and corrections made

• 3 -homework and assignments usually complete but answers are not always checked and corrected

• 2 -some assignments and homework complete; answers checked occasionally

• 1 -few assignments and homework complete; answers not checked

LISTENS/ FOLLOWS DIRECTIONS

• 4 -routinely listens to and fulfills assigned responsibilities with a high degree of effectiveness

• 3 -frequently listens to and fulfills assigned responsibilities with a degree of effectiveness

• 2 -sometimes listens to and fulfills assigned responsibilities with some effectiveness

• 1 -rarely listens to or fulfills assigned responsibilities with effectiveness

PARTICIPATES IN CLASS

• 4 -volunteers to answer and ask questions; will help others; knows what needs to be done and does it

• 3 -participates when asked; begins to work when assignment is given

• 2 -rarely participates; starts work when reminded

• 1 -does not participate; has difficulty starting to work

WORKS COOPERATIVELY

• 4 -routinely listens to, shares with and supports others

• 3 -frequently listens to, shares with and supports others

• 2 -sometimes listens to, shares with and supports others

• 1 -rarely listens to, shares with or supports others

WORKS INDEPENDENTLY

• 4 -remains on task without reminders; works quietly and efficiently using notes, textbooks, classroom materials

• 3 -works quietly on assignment, asking questions when necessary

• 2 –day dreams; eventually may get to work on the assignment

• 1 -distracts others, talks to others instead of working; teacher must remind student about getting to work

EMLOYS CRITICAL THINKING STRATEGIES

• 4 -fulfills assigned responsibilities with a high degree of skill and independence

• 3 -fulfills assigned responsibilities with a degree of skill and independence

• 2 -fulfills assigned responsibilities with moderate skill and independence

• 1 -fulfills assigned responsibilities with minimal skill and independence