iRubric: Class Discussion Rubric

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Class Discussion Rubric Class Discussion Rubric Students are expected to complete the assigned reading and come to class fully prepared to discuss and critically analyze the reading material. Each class member is responsible for finding answers to questions that arise to enhance her/his own learning. Because of the format of this experiential learning opportunity, class discussion will be an even more critical component of this course. Rubric Code: HXWB264 By AMSleads1 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Humanities Type: Assessment Grade Levels: Undergraduate, Graduate

Discussion Rubric
	Excellent (N/A)	Above Average (N/A)	Average (N/A)	Below Average (N/A)	Poor/No Evidence (N/A)
Participation 15 pts	Excellent Participatant encourages and motivates interaction with other students & instructor, doesn't dominate. 15 pts	Above Average Initiates and responds to other students & instructor comments. 13 pts	Average Occasionally responds to other students &/or instructor. 11 pts	Below Average Responds to instructor prompts only. 9 pts	Poor/No Evidence Very little participation or detracts from discussion. 0-8 pts
Quality of Response 15 pts	Excellent Participation relates to main topic and adds new concepts, ideas, or information. 15 pts	Above Average Relates to main topic with some supporting details. 13 pts	Average Participation clearly relates to main topic, but has a minimum of supporting detail. 11 pts	Below Average Participation clearly relates to main topic, but lacks details or examples. 9 pts	Poor/No Evidence Participation contains minimal information or relevancy to main topic. 0 - 8 pts
Use/Knowledge of Terms 10 pts	Excellent Use of topical vocabulary occurs consistently and comfortably. Much evidence of content exploration and reference. 10 pts	Above Average 8 pts	Average Use of topical vocabulary occurs, but not consistently. Some evidence of content exploration. 7 pts	Below Average 6 pts	Poor/No Evidence Participation shows student to be unfamiliar with vocabulary; no evidence of reading/using content topic. 0 - 5 pts
Critical Thinking 10 pts	Excellent Participation consistently shows evidence of critical/reflective thinking & translation to unit's big ideas/themes. 10 pts	Above Average Participation shows critical thinking/reflective thinking & translation to unit big ideas/themes. 8 pts	Average Participation shows minimal critical thinking/reflective thinking & translation to unit big ideas/themes. 7 pts	Below Average Participation lacks evidence of critical thinking/reflective thinking & translation to ideas/themes. 6 pts	Poor/No Evidence Participation lacks evidence of critical/reflective thinking or translation to class themes. 0 - 5 pts