iRubric: Reducing the risk of using drugs rubric

Student lists 1-2 basic or inappropriate harm-reduction strategies for each combination without further description and gives no consideration to the specific scenario

Possible answers include supervision, drink less, drink slower, don't drink.

The student lists two harm-reduction strategies for each combination. However, some strategies are not appropriate, repeated for multiple answers or require further development. Student gives minimal consideration to the details of the scenario.

Possible answers include stop drinking, eat, don't wander away, have friends supervise

The student identifies a range of strategies for each combination that are appropriate for reducing the level of risk/harm. Student has attempted to consider the details of the scenario (e.g. small body weight)

Possible answers include having a designated driver, taking small sips, limiting intake of alcohol due to body size, adult supervision, staying close to shore.

The student recommends a range of appropriate strategies for each combination that can assist in reducing the level of risk in the situation. The student has clearly considered the specific details of each scenario (I.e. on medication, home alone, sickness).

Possible strategies include
reducing the amount of alcohol consumed, alternating alcohol and water to remain hydrated, abstaining from drinking, safe drinking limits (1 standard drink per hour), having a designated driver.

Student lists 1-3 incorrect, vague or basic advantages of being assertive.

Possible answers include being safer, drinking less, making less mistakes.

Student lists 1-3 simple advantages of being assertive and requires further development.

Possible answers include getting what you want, staying safe, not making people angry

The student outlines 2-3 appropriate advantages of communicating assertively. However, their answers could be more detailed (explain why/how this is an advantage occurs)

Possible answers include Being listened to, standing up for yourself, not insulting others, getting your way

Student clearly identifies and explains 3 appropriate advantages of communicating assertively.

Possible answers include gaining respect from peers as they are inspired by you, less chance of being bullied because you stand up for yourself, being a role-model/people looking up to you because you're decisive, less influenced by other's behaviour (peer-pressure)