Holistic Rubric for Essay Questions

Response Criteria Rating

Clarity of thought, Complete. Shows understanding of all
processes, reasonable hypothesis or thoughtful questions,
Exemplary 11
conclusions supportable by data, shows creativity, some
graphic representation of data or concepts.
Clarity of thought, shows understanding of major processes,
Competent includes good hypothesis or questions, draws acceptable 10
inferences and conclusions, may have graphic representations.
Completes the assignment, but explanations may be slightly
ambiguous or unclear, may contain some incompleteness,
Minor Flaws 8
inappropriateness, or unclearness in representation, hypothesis,
understanding of processes, or conclusions.
Begins successfully, but omits significant parts or fails to
Nearly complete, may misuse scientific terms, representations may be
6
Satisfactory incorrect or omitted, incorrect or incomplete in analysis,
inferences and conclusions.
Assignment and explanation is unclear, or major flaws in
Fails to
concept mastery, incorrect use of scientific terms, 4
complete
inappropriate or omitted hypothesis.
Unable to Product does not reflect the assignment, does not distinguish
begin what information is needed, restates the question without 2
effectively making an attempt at a solution.
No attempt Does not begin assignment. 0
 Analytical Rubric for logs and journal writing
Area of
Criteria Rating
Product
regular daily entries 4

entries 90% of the time 3

daily entries
entries 80% of the time 2

entries less than 80% of the time 1

consistent, accurate usage of terms 4

adequate usage of scientific terms 3

use of scientific
language
occasional use with few errors 2

no terms or frequent errors in usage 1

able to apply learning 4

usually finds practical application 3

application to
the real world
occasionally relates to real life skills 2

no practical application 1
shows understanding of key concepts 4

usually demonstrates understanding 3

concept
understanding
inadequately demonstrates understanding 2

poor understanding of concepts 1

well organized 4

adequate organization 3
clarity of
thought
limited organization 2

poor organization 1