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Social Studies Rubric 
Rubric Code: K6B299
By kanisteacher
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Subject: (General)  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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Barely Adequate

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Purpose (Point)

Unacceptable

* Purpose is not evident. * Fails to address the topic in a meaningful way.
Inadequate

* Purpose is inadequate. * Inconsistent demonstration of topic.
* The thesis or position may be difficult to discern.
Barely Adequate

* Purpose is attempted but weak.
* Very basic thesis. Simply restates the question.
Adequate

* Purpose is evident.
* Thesis may paraphrase the question.
Competent

* Purpose is clear and competent.
* Thesis is present.
Proficient

* Purpose is clear and well stated.
* Thesis is present and somewhat complex.
Superior

* Purpose is obvious and very well stated.
* Thesis is complex and sets up the argument.
Content (Examples/Evidence)

Unacceptable

* May be extremely brief, inaccurate, illogical, or undeveloped.
* Not enough understanding of the content demonstrated.
Inadequate

* May be brief and underdeveloped.
* Too little content evident.
Barely Adequate

* Some knowledge of course concepts, but gaps are obvious.
Adequate

* Adequate knowledge of the course concepts.
* Development is generally logical, with occasional lapses or gaps in reasoning.
Competent

* Good recall of fact.
* Development is logical with little lapse or gaps in reasoning.
Proficient

* Very good recall of fact
* Demonstrates an understanding of the course content and the ability to make some connections with the material.
* Effective conclusions drawn.
Superior

* Excellent recall of fact
* Demonstrates personal engagement and a breadth of understanding of relevant content.
* Able to synthesize ideas from other sources.
Supporting Details (Explanation)

Unacceptable

* No supporting details
Inadequate

* No supporting details
Barely Adequate

* Some details.
* Errors in details.
* No specific examples.
* Few details relate to topic.
Adequate

* Some details
* General examples with a few errors.
* Not all examples connect to the purpose/thesis/main idea.
Competent

* Some well developed details, but some are weak.
* Demonstrates some connection with the examples to the purpose/thesis/main idea.
Proficient

* Well developed details
* General, accurate examples
* Connects the examples to the purpose/thesis/main idea.
Superior

* Shows evidence of reflection and insight, often taking risks.
* Shows insight and, often, sophistication
* Considers alternative views or interpretations and making connections among ideas and information from different sources or from different aspects of the course
Organization

Unacceptable

* Lacks organization
* Is written as a single paragraph when a multi-paragraph is expected.
Inadequate

* Lacks organization
* May be written as a single paragraph when a multi-paragraph composition is expected.
Barely Adequate

* Organization is attempted.
* Order in which key points are developed is ineffective.
* Most paragraphs are not well structured or developed.
* Formulaic conclusion
Adequate

* Organized in a purposeful manner.
* Paragraphs may lapse.
* All P.E.E. not evident.
* Formulaic conclusion
Competent

* Carefully and logically structured.
* Each paragraph is logically structured.
* P.E.E.
* Explicit conclusion
Proficient

* Organized in a purposeful and effective manner.
* Each paragraph is well developed.
* P.E.E.
* Explicit conclusion; may offer engaging idea or question.
Superior

* Organized in a purposeful and effective manner.
* Seems smooth and spontaneous
* Each paragraph effectively developed
* P.E.E.
* Satisfying conclusion with "punch".
Written expression

Unacceptable

* Consistent errors in language and concepts associated with the course.
* So many grammatical errors that it makes it difficult to understand.
Inadequate

* Frequent errors in language and concepts associated with the course.
* Awkward expression which makes it difficult to understand.
Barely Adequate

* Some errors in language and concepts associated with the course.
* Some grammatical errors which cause the reader to pause for understanding.
Adequate

* Few errors in language and concepts associated with the course.
* Some grammatical errors but they do not impede understanding.
Competent

* Typically uses language and concepts associated with the course with accuracy.
* Some grammatical errors but they do not impede understanding.
Proficient

* Uses language and concepts associated with the course.
* Few grammatical errors; do not impede meaning.
Superior

* Uses language and concepts associated with the course with precision.
* Few,if any, grammatical errors; do not impede meaning.




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