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Sorting 
Students will be presented with a variety of objects and asked to sort them into groups. Students can decide how to sort them. Students who sort in a logical way and can explain their categories will be asked to try to sort another way as well.
Rubric Code: SCB7X6
By BrackettK
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Subject: Math  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: K-5

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  Refuses or is Unable

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Beginning

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Developing

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Accomplished

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Advanced

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Sorts logically by one attribute

Refuses or is Unable

Child either
-refuses to try, or
-groups objects in a visually illogical way.
Beginning

Child starts to group by an apparent attribute (ie: color), but either:
-does not complete sorting, or
-does not successfully finish grouping objects according to their apparent original attribute.
Developing

Child sorts
-most objects by color, or
-most objects into other visually logical groups such as by shape
Accomplished

Child sorts:
-all objects correctly into groups by color or shape, or
-most objects by a logical and more challenging attribute, such as texture.
Advanced

Child sorts all objects correctly by an attribute other than color or geometric shape.
Explains categories

Refuses or is Unable

Child either
-refuses to try, or
-cannot explain (verbally or nonverbally) how they grouped the objects.
Beginning

Child attempts to explain verbally or nonverbally, but is mostly unsuccessful.
Developing

Child attempts to explain, but perhaps by only using one word or gesture. With teacher prompting, child is able to extend explanation somewhat.
Accomplished

Child explains their categories clearly using words and or gestures.
Advanced

Child explains categories clearly and adds details about their thought process during their sorting.
Sorts by an additional attribute

Refuses or is Unable

Child either
-refuses to try,
-sorts by the same attribute as before, or
-groups objects in a visually illogical way.
Beginning

Child starts to group by an apparent attribute (ie: color), but either:
-does not complete sorting, or
-does not successfully finish grouping objects according to their apparent original attribute.
Developing

Child sorts
-most objects by color, or
-most objects into other visually logical groups such as by shape
Accomplished

Child sorts:
-all objects correctly into groups by color or shape, or
-most objects by a logical and more challenging attribute, such as texture.
Advanced

Child sorts all objects correctly by a new attribute other than color or geometric shape.
Explains new categories

Refuses or is Unable

Child either
-refuses to try, or
-cannot explain (verbally or nonverbally) how they grouped the objects.
Beginning

Child attempts to explain verbally or nonverbally, but is mostly unsuccessful.
Developing

Child attempts to explain, but perhaps by only using one word or gesture. With teacher prompting, child is able to extend explanation somewhat.
Accomplished

Child explains their categories clearly using words and or gestures.
Advanced

Child explains categories clearly and adds details about their thought process during their sorting.




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