iRubric: Mind Map Rubric

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Mind Map Rubric Mind Map Rubric A rubric for grading mind maps created by students as they brainstorm subtopics for a project. Rubric Code: SXWCC3X By lwaltz Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: (General) Type: (Other) Grade Levels: 6-8

Mind Map Rubric
	4 (N/A)	3 (N/A)	2 (N/A)	1 (N/A)
Organization	4 The main idea is thoroughly supported by details. Examples are above and beyond information given in class or expected at this level. The categories make sense, and the reader is able to follow and understand what is written.	3 The main idea is supported by details, the categories make sense, and the reader is able to follow and understand what is written.	2 The main idea is supported by details, some categories do not make sense, and at times the reader is not able to follow what is written.	1 There is no recognizable pattern to the ideas. They seem to be a list of thoughts that confuse the reader.
Depth	4 The map has more than what is expected in the area of subtopics and/or ideas.	3 The map has at least 4 subtopics and a minimum of 2 ideas under each subtopic.	2 The map has 3 subtopics and/or is missing the required amount of ideas under each subtopic.	1 The map has only two subtopics and/or is missing ideas under each subtopic.
Design	4 The map's lay out shows design elements that graphically compliment and illustrate/supplement the message or vision conveyed in the project.	3 The map is well layed out, the font is a good size, and it is easy to read.	2 Some ideas are difficult to read, but the overall layout is good.	1 The layout is poor and difficult to read.
Creativity	4 Attention to contrast and nuance enriches the presentation at an advanced level.	3 The map is interesting to the eye and uses colors/fonts that work well together.	2 Some of the colors/fonts do not work well together making parts of the map difficult to read.	1 The colors/fonts are conflicting, and it is very difficult to read the map.
Spelling/Grammar	4 0 errors	3 0-few errors	2 few errors	1 numerous errors