iRubric: Basic Rock Climbing Skills rubric

Student does not wear helmet at every climbing site, needs reminders to stay away from edges when unprotected and needs to be supervised when completing belayer/climber checks.

Student consistently wears a helmet without reminders, is aware of edges and the need to be protected around edges, completes belayer/climber checks consistently and correctly.

Student wears a helmet at every site, independently protects self when approaching an edge, always performs checks correctly, and can identify aspects of a climbing site that are unsafe and can suggest ways to reduce risk.

When given a scenario, student can only explain and/or demonstrate appropriate actions with consistent guidance from an instructor.

When given a scenario, student can explain and/or demonstrate appropriate actions with very little guidance from an instructor.

When given a scenario, student can explain and/or demonstrate appropriate actions with no guidance from an instructor as well as give examples or demonstrate multiple appropriate actions for a single scenario.