Assessment Rubric for Reflective Journals Assignment Name:_______________ Group Name:_________________________________

Overall Score: _____/20

4
Complete
Assignment is complete (beginning, middle and conclusion) and THOROUGH with evidence of ideas EXTENDING past the expected criteria. Shows evidence that student showed OUTSTANDING care for quality, neatness and organization. Student has Added touches that extend beyond what was expected. The student shows full understanding of the topic and content. Shows evidence of a DEPTH OF UNDERSTANDING for the topic BEYOND the grade or age level. Student uses a VARIETY of examples (past experience, common knowledge, current events) and includes A VARIETY of details to bring life to the content of the assignment Student shows the ability to EASILY and OFTEN connect this assignment to learning and concepts from other areas of the course or to other courses and subject areas.

3
Assignment is complete and meets the basic criteria. Ideas are careful and organized but may be at a superficial (basic) level. Shows moderate care for quality; some added touches but some areas lack neatness or organization

2
Assignment is not complete; some parts of the criteria are missing. Student is still able to show some understanding of the main concepts. Shows little care for quality and some of the work may be sloppy or careless; some of the assignment may be hard to read. The student shows limited understanding, may be too brief to display understanding or be off topic slightly missing the main points. Student uses limited examples, and the examples do not add to the assignment Student makes few connections (maybe one), and it may not support the assignment in any way.

1
Assignment is not complete; missing many or all parts of the criteria. Little or know understanding of the main concepts are shown. Shows no real obvious care for quality a total redo!

Care for Quality

Content

The student shows a solid basic understanding of the core content areas at his or her grade level, but lacks the depth of a 4. Student uses some examples and details that bring some life to the assignment. Details may be slightly off topic, but a good attempt is made. Student makes some connections in the assignment, but they may be limited, accidental or off topic. Yet the connection does support the assignment.

The student lacks understanding of the content, may be off topic or too brief to show understanding. Student uses no examples or detail to elaborate on answers or responses.

Details & Examples

Connections

Student does not show any connections to other main concepts or experiences