Crossing the Threshold
Scoring Guide: Formative Assessment Scoring Guide

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  Interpretation
Skills & Processes
Content Evidence
& Support
Communication
& Presentation
Conceptual Understanding
1. The treatment of the subject yields an implausible or inaccurate interpretation.
  • The subject is inadequately explained.
  • Few, if any, relationships are identified or comparisons are made.
  • No logical inferences are drawn.
  • The conclusion, if provided, is unsubstantiated or illogical.
Minimal information is provided to support the topic.
  • Information may be irrelevant to the topic.
  • Most information is inaccurate, non-credible, or unverifiable.
  • The content and scope of information are inadequate for the topic.
  • Sources of information are not communicated.
The presentation is not effective.
  • The presentation is not appropriate for the purpose or topic.
  • Ideas are poorly developed and disorganized.
  • Errors in sentence structure, grammar, mechanics, word choice, or usage seriously interfere with the clarity and effectiveness of the communication.
Minimal conceptual understanding of the topic is demonstrated.
  • Concepts and important ideas pertinent to the topic are seldom or never used.
  • Little or no logic or language appropriate to the topic is evident.
  • Few, if any, examples are used to illustrate the concepts presented.
  • Conclusions, if offered, are largely illogical or inaccurate.
2. The treatment of the subject yields a somewhat inadequate or partially accurate interpretation
  • The subject is somewhat inadequately explained.
  • Some relationships are identified or comparisons are made.
  • Some logical inferences are drawn.
  • The conclusion is partially substantiated
Some information is provided to support the topic, but it is inadequate.
  • Some information relevant to the task is employed.
  • Some information is inaccurate, non-credible, or unverifiable.
  • The content and scope of information are somewhat inadequate for the purpose.
  • Sources of information may be inadequately communicated.
The presentation is somewhat effective.
  • The presentation is somewhat appropriate for the purpose and topic.
  • Ideas are partially developed but somewhat disorganized.
  • Errors in sentence structure, grammar, mechanics, word choice, or usage may sometimes interfere with the clarity and effectiveness of the communication.
Some conceptual understanding of the topic is demonstrated.
  • Some concepts and important ideas pertinent to the topic are used.
  • Some use of logic and language appropriate to the topic is evident.
  • Some examples are used to illustrate the concepts presented.
  • Conclusions may be somewhat illogical or inaccurate.
3. The treatment of the subject yields an adequate and accurate interpretation.
  • The subject is adequately explained.
  • Adequate relationships are identified or comparisons are made.
  • Logical inferences are drawn.
  • The conclusion is logical and consistent with the evidence given.
Adequate information is provided to support the topic.
  • Information relevant to the topic is provided.
  • Although minor inaccuracies may be present, most information is accurate, credible, and verifiable.
  • The content and scope of information are adequate for the topic.
  • Most sources of information are adequately communicated.
The presentation is effective.
  • The presentation is appropriate for the purpose and topic.
  • Ideas are adequately developed and generally well organized.
  • Errors in sentence structure, grammar, mechanics, word choice, or usage seldom interfere with the clarity and effectiveness of the communication.
Adequate conceptual understanding of the topic is demonstrated.
  • Concepts and important ideas pertinent to the topic are accurately used.
  • Logic and language appropriate to the topic are evident.
  • Examples are used to adequately illustrate the concepts presented.
  • Conclusions are generally logical and accurate.
4. The treatment of the subject yields an accurate and insightful interpretation.
  • The subject is thoroughly explained.
  • Many relationships are identified or thorough comparisons are made.
  • Logical inferences are drawn.
  • The conclusion is logical and consistent with the evidence given, and is insightful.
Information to support the topic is carefully selected and skillfully utilized.
  • Information highly relevant to the topic is provided.
  • Information is detailed, accurate, credible, and verifiable.
  • The content and scope of information fully support the topic.
  • Sources of information are fully and clearly communicated.
The presentation is highly effective.
  • The presentation is highly appropriate for the purpose and topic.
  • Ideas are thoroughly developed and well organized.
  • Sentence structure, grammar, mechanics, word choice, and usage enhance the clarity and effectiveness of the communication.
Superior conceptual understanding of the topic is demonstrated.
  • Concepts and important ideas pertinent to the topic are skillfully applied.
  • Logic and language appropriate to the topic are present throughout.
  • Examples used enhance understanding of the concepts presented.
  • Conclusions are logical and accurate, and may be insightful.