Sample Discussion Rubric 1
Objective/Criteria | Below Average | Acceptable | Meet Expectations | Model Learner |
---|---|---|---|---|
Promptness and Initiative | (1 point)
Does not respond to most postings. Rarely participates freely. |
(2 points)
Responds to most posting several days after the initial discussion. Little or no initiative. |
(3 points)
Responds to postings within a 48 hour period. Requires occasional prompting to post. |
(4 points)
Responds to postings within a 24 hour period. Demonstrates good self-initiative. |
Delivery of Post | (1 point)
Uses poor spelling and grammar. Postings appear to be hasty. |
(2 points)
Errors in spelling and grammar evidenced in several postings. |
(3 points)
Mostly uses correct grammar and spelling with only minor errors. |
(4 points)
Consistently uses grammatically correct posts with little or no misspellings. |
Relevance of Post | (0 points)
Postings do not relate to the weekly discussion content. Posts are irrelevant to the topic. |
(2 points)
Occasionally posts off topic. Most posts do not offer further insight into the topic. |
(4 points)
Most posting are related to the discussion topic and prompt further discussion of topic. |
(5 points)
Consistently provides model posting related to the discussion topics, prompting further discussion, and cites references. |
Expression within Post | (0 points)
Does not express ideas/opinions clearly. |
(2 points)
Ideas/Opinions are vaguely connected to the topic. |
(4 points)
Ideas/opinions are usually stated clearly and connections can be founds to topic. |
(5 points)
Expresses ideas/opinions clearly and makes obvious connections to the topic. |
Learning Community Contribution | (1 points)
Little or no effort is made to participate in the development of the community. |
(2 points)
Marginal effort made to become involved in community or group. |
(4 points)
Frequently directs the discussion and presents viewpoints. Interacts freely. |
(5 points)
Consistently provides leadership and creativity by engaging and motivating the community. |
Sample Discussion Rubric 2
Levels of Achievement | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Criteria | Poor | Satisfactory | Good | Outstanding |
Initial Post | 0 Points
Didn’t post to the discussion board. |
1 Point
Post meets at least one criteria of the assignment. Superficial thought and preparation doesn’t address all aspects of the assignment. |
3 Points
Post addresses aspects of the assignment; but lacks full development of concepts. |
4 Points
Post is well developed and addresses all aspects of the assignment. |
Follow Up Posts | 0 Points
No follow-up responses to others. |
1 Points
Posted one response. Posts shallow contribution to discussion (e.g., agrees or disagrees); does not enrich discussion. |
3 Points
Posted two responses. Elaborates on an existing posting with further comment or observation. |
4 Points
Met the required number of responses. Demonstrates analysis of others’ posts; extends meaningful discussion by building on previous posts. |
Content Contribution | 0 Points
Posts information that is off-topic, incorrect, or irrelevant to discussion. |
1 Points
Repeats but does not add substantive information to the discussion. |
3 Points
Posts information that is factually correct; lacks full development of concept or thought. |
4 Points
Posts factually correct, reflective and substantive contribution; advances discussion. |
Clarity & Mechanics | 0 Points
Posts long, unorganized or rude content that may contain multiple errors or may be inappropriate. |
1 Points
Communicates in friendly, courteous and helpful manner with some errors in clarity or mechanics. |
2 Points
Contributes valuable information to discussion with minor clarity or mechanics errors. |
3 Points
Contributes to discussion with clear, concise comments formatted in an easy to read style that is free of grammatical or spelling errors. |