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and Students Since 1994
Grade Descriptors: (I put project/unit here) Name _____________________________
Descriptors -- for performance (Mark one box - Student evaluation right column, teacher evaluation left column)
(A) Excellent |
Independently completed high quality work using required knowledge and skills based upon established criteria |
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(B) Successful- Good |
Successfully met expectations independently most of the time (needed little extra instruction) Showed some initiative. |
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(C) Made progress |
Made effort towards established criteria for unit-- needed much personal guidance |
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(D) Little Progress |
Made little progress towards unit goals. Did not complete assignment. |
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(F) No progress |
Did not do minimum requirements for assignment |
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S= Student Grade |
Descriptors -- for effort (Mark one box -Student evaluation right column, teacher evaluation left column)
(A) Worked diligently- great amount of effort |
Puts forth extra effort to be successful in this unit. Made quality use of class time. Participated fully in class discussions. |
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(B) Tries most of the time |
Used class time wisely--participated in class discussion |
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(C) Tries some of the time |
Made some effort towards unit goals. Some participation in discussions. |
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(D) Little effort |
Made little effort to meet unit goals. Did not complete assignment. |
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(F) No effort |
No effort made to complete assignment |
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T = Teacher's Grade |
Performance Rubric |
(A) Excellent |
(B) Good |
(C) Average |
(D) Below-average |
(F) Poor |
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Uses art tools, ideas and processes skillfully--demonstrated craftsmanship |
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Uses materials and ideas inventively --showed creativity and originality --showed understanding of art elements and principles of design. |
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Demonstrates knowledge/appreciation of art history |
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Discusses and writes about artwork of the past and present |
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Uses time/materials wisely -- Shows respect for materials and facility |
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Listens and follows directions-- Shows respect for others by following the classroom rules. |
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Criteria: (These change with each unit--I list these to match unit objectives, etc)
Comments:
Saved for display: _______
Saved for art show: _______
On the Internet: ________
(revised from rubric published by Woody Duncan)
A/A+ = WOW!!! It is amazing! You showed initiative and originality.
You did something extra special
or - You went beyond all expectations
or - You broke the rules in a creative way.
Your craftsmanship is exceptional!
Excellent solution to the problem!
You "out-did" the teacher on this one! (90 to 100 points)
B/B+ = It is GOOD! It is all I ask for. You were a "self starter".
You did everything I requested – followed all directions the first time.
You met all expectations – but did not push the boundaries.
You did a very good job. Good use of design principles.
Shows mastery of skills and craftsmanship. (80 to 89 points)
C/C+ = Well OK…. It is not up to snuff
You did just enough to get by.
You did minimum requirements necessary for a C – nothing more.
You might have thrown it together? Didn’t care much for this project?
Poor craftsmanship – lacks skill. Design principles "off".
You did not try very hard. (70 to 79 points)
D/D+ = Woops!! It is not finished.
You did not meet the lesson objectives
You did not follow directions – You did not try very hard
You forgot to finish it. OR you hurried through.
Lacks understanding of design principles.
Low effort – below expectations for skills. Poor craftsmanship.
You didn’t finish -- Shall I leave your grade unfinished too? (60 to 69)
F = Big Fat O!! It is missing.
Did you forget to put your name on it?
Were you absent?
Did you lose it or throw it away?
I saw you working on it – but cannot find it now?
No effort – no participation. Poor work.
No project – no grade. (0 to 59 points)
Use these criteria as you evaluate your own work. Just because you finish a project doesn’t mean you deserve an "A"… Study your work with the above criteria and determine your own grade. Combine with your behavior/participation grade.
Developing skills at grade level | I produce high quality, creative work | I produce quality work | I produce acceptable work | I produce work of inconsistent quality | I produce no work or very poor quality |
Understanding and application of Art Concepts | I apply all concepts, especially those stressed for the project | I make an effort to apply skills, especially those stressed for the project | I apply some of the skills expected for the project | I rarely apply the expected skills for the project | I do not apply the expected skills for the project |
Participation | I participate in class and use time well | I participate in class and use time well | I usually participate in class and use time well | I sometimes participate in class and use time well | I do not participate in class and use time well |
Use of Materials | I used materials appropriately with no reminders | I used materials appropriately with little reminding | I needed some reminding on proper material use | I needed a lot of reminding on proper material use | I used materials and tools used inappropriately and foolishly |
Behavior | I always follow all classroom rules and never cause a classroom disturbance | I usually follow all classroom rules and very rarely cause a classroom disturbance | I usually follow some classroom rules and occasionally cause a classroom disturbance | I very rarely follow classroom rules, and sometimes cause a classroom disturbance | I usually do not follow classroom rules and frequently cause classroom disturbance |
Elements and Principles | I planned carefully, showed an awareness of the elements and principles of design; chose a color scheme carefully, used space effectively | I applied the principles of design and used one or more elements effectively; showed an awareness of using space effectively | I did the assignment adequately, but it shows lack of planning | I completed the project, but it shows little evidence of any understanding of the elements and principles; no evidence of planning |
Creativity / Originality | I thought of many ideas, tried unusual combinations, made connections to previous knowledge, demonstrated outstanding problem solving skills | I thought of a few ideas, or based my work on someone else's idea, made decisions, solved the problem in a logical way. | I thought of one idea and carried it out adequately, but it lacked originality, substituted "symbols" instead of original thought, might have copied someone else's work. | I finished the assignment, but gave no evidence of trying anything unusual. |
Effort / Perseverance | The project was continued until it was as complete as I could make it, I gave effort far beyond that required, I took pride in going well beyond the requirement. | I worked hard to complete the project, but with a little more effort it might have been outstanding. | I finished the project, but it could have been improved with more effort; I knew how to do the project but I didn't finish; or I chose an easy project and worked carelessly | I completed the project with minimum effort. |
Craftsmanship / Skill / Consistency | My artwork was beautifully and patiently done; it was as good as hard work could make it | With a little more effort, my work could have been outstanding; lacks the finishing touches | My artwork was of average craftsmanship; adequate, but not as good as it could have been, a bit careless | My project was below average in craftsmanship, showed lack of pride in finished project. |
Group Cooperation / Attitude | I was sensitive to the feelings of others, followed all classroom rules and willingly participated in class discussions | I am usually sensitive to the feelings of others, I usually follow all classroom rules and very rarely causes a classroom disturbance and participate in class | I sometimes am sensitive to others, usually follows some of the classroom rules and occasionally cause a disturbance and sometimes participate in class discussions | I usually DO NOT follow classroom rules, consider the feelings of others or participate in classroom discussions. I usually cause a classroom disturbance |
Writing Rubric Name_________________________
This is a 10-point scale representing the different levels of writing proficiency demonstrated based on the lesson objectives. (Multiply by 10 for percentage)
Points The writing…
10 |
Shows exceptional attention to detail and covers all lesson objectives. |
9 |
Shows attention to detail and covers all lesson objectives. |
8 |
Adequately covers all lesson objectives—little effort to go beyond assignment. |
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Does not complete all lesson objectives—one or more elements lacking. |
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Does not complete all lesson objectives—one or more elements lacking. |
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