How to Add Rigor to Rubrics
Standard: 1
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The ­student
can . . .
Below the
­Standard
Approaching
the Standard
Meets the
­Standard
Exceeds the ­Standard
Score
Can the student . . .
❏❏ Meet the criteria consistently and ­independently?
❏❏ Teach other students by explaining the process
clearly and logically?
❏❏ Answer all the essential questions that framed
the unit?
❏❏ Grasp the big ideas or key concepts of the
­standards?
❏❏ Use creative ideas that are original and
­compelling?
❏❏ Use thoughtful decision-making strategies?
❏❏ Apply both critical and creative ­problem-solving
skills?
❏❏ Provide practical responses that are ­feasible?
❏❏ Use analytical responses (balanced, logical, and
organized)?
REPRODUCIBLE
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