iRubric: Short Answer Exam Writing Grading Rubric

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Short Answer Exam Writing Grading Rubric Short Answer Exam Writing Grading Rubric Your paragraph must be at least 5 full sentences in length. When writing your one paragraph short answer for the exam, this is what your answer will be graded on: Rubric Code: P924BA By Gueneviere Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: History Type: Exam Grade Levels: 6-8

Short Answer Paragraph
	Poor (D/F) 8 pts	Fair (C) 9 pts	Above Average (B) 10.5 pts	Excellent (A) 12.5 pts
Grammar & Spelling	Poor (D/F) Paragraph has many grammatical and spelling errors.	Fair (C) Paragraph has more than three grammatical and spelling errors.	Above Average (B) Paragraph has one or two grammatical and spelling errors.	Excellent (A) Paragraph does not have any grammatical or spelling errors.
Content	Poor (D/F) Question was not fully addressed in answer. Did not provide details, such as names, dates, events, people.	Fair (C) Question was addressed but not answered sufficiently. Sentences were short with no elaboration. Provided general details, but did not cite specific details in answer. Provided an overview, but lack substance.	Above Average (B) Question was addressed and answered somewhat sufficiently, as sentences were longer in length with some elaboration. Provided a few general details and included one or two specific details, such as a date, or the last name of a person. Provided a solid overview, but could have elaborated on specific issues in several places.	Excellent (A) Question was answered correctly with details, such as names, dates, events and people. Sentences provided full details and explanations. Described places, events, and people; provided historical background; demonstrated both breadth and depth of subject/topic