Content CR Rubric
Grades 6-8
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The response demonstrates an understanding of the complexities of the question/content.
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The response demonstrates a general understanding of the question/content.
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Response partially addresses the demands of the question.
Concepts are accurate and supported.
There are no interfering misconceptions.
Response may not develop all parts equally.
Uses content information to show understanding.
The response demonstrates a minimal understanding of the question/content.
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Response addresses the demands of the question.
Concepts are accurate and well supported.
There are no misconceptions.
Response is comprehensive.
Response effectively uses content information to clarify or extend understanding.
Response minimally addresses the demands of the question.
Response includes some basic ideas.
Response provides little or no support.
There are minimal misconceptions.
Uses minimal information to show some understanding of the content in relation to
the question
The response is completely incorrect, irrelevant to the question, or missing.1
Notes:
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An exact copy (quote) or paraphrase of the question that provides no new relevant information
will receive a score of "0".
Office of Social Studies
March 2006