Grading Rubrics for Spanish Courses
Preparation and Participation Grading Rubrics/ North Carolina University -Adapted for MCHS
Excellent
I spoke Spanish during the entire class. I only spoke English after asking the instructor for permission to do so.
I spoke in complete sentences when appropriate.I respected my classmates and professor, always listening
attentively to them when they spoke.
10/10
I participated actively in all class activities and discussions.
My participation demonstrated that I prepared well for class, having carefully read the assigned readings.
I arrived on time and stayed the full length of the class.
If I used an electronic device, it was only to access the electronic textbook.
Good
I spoke Spanish almost exclusively.
I spoke in complete sentences some or most of the time.
I respected my classmates and professor, listening attentively to them when they spoke.
9/10
I participated actively in most class activities and discussions.
My participation demonstrated that I prepared well for class, having read the assigned readings.
I arrrived on time and stayed the full length of the class.
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If I used an electronic device, it was only to access the electronic textbook
(8/10)
Average
I often spoke Spanish in class but used English sometimes.
I sometimes or often did not speak in complete sentences.
I might have been distracted or not paid attention to my classroom or the professor once or twice.
I participated in class activities, but not as well as I could have.
8/10
or
7/10
My participation demonstrated that I prepared somewhat for class, but could have done a better job preparing.
I arrived on time and stayed the full length of the class.
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If I used an electronic device, it was only to access the electronic textbook.
(6/10)
Needs Improvement
I was present but did not say anything during the entire class.
I spoke more English than Spanish.
I did work or reading not related to this class.
6/10
I often got distracted and did not pay attention to the professor and my classmates.
My participation (or lack thereof) demonstrated that I had not prepared myself for the class.
I arrived late or did not stay the full length of the class.
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I used an electronic device for a reason other than accessing the electronic textbook.
(4/10)
Oral Assessment Information / North Carolina State University
The rubric below will be used for the assessment of Presentational Communication:
Nombre:
Tema:
Nota:
Communication: Did the student make
A+
A
B+
B
C+
C
D+
him/herself understood?
30
28
27
25
24
23
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
10
9
8.5
8
7.5
7
6.5
than impede communication?
10
9
8.5
8
7.5
7
6.5
Content: Did the presentation follow the guidelines?
10
9
8.5
8
7.5
7
6.5
Accuracy: Was the grammar sufficiently correct
to ensure comprehension/communication?
Vocabulary: Was the student's vocabulary
adequate for communication?
Fluency: Did the student's speech flow or were
there distracting hesitations?
Pronunciation: Did the pronunciation enhance rather
The rubric below will be used for the assessment of Interpersonal Communication:
Nombre:
Tema:
Nota:
Communication: Did the student make
A+
A
B+
B
C+
C
D+
him/herself understood?
30
28
27
25
24
23
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
10
9
8.5
8
7.5
7
6.5
than impede communication?
10
9
8.5
8
7.5
7
6.5
Content: Did the student address the designated topic or topics?
10
9
8.5
8
7.5
7
6.5
Accuracy: Was the grammar sufficiently correct
to ensure comprehension/communication?
Vocabulary: Was the student's vocabulary
adequate for communication?
Fluency: Did the student's speech flow or were
there distracting hesitations?
Pronunciation: Did the pronunciation enhance rather
The rubric below will be used for the assessment of WRITTEN Communication:
Nombre:
Tema:
Nota:
4
3.5
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
A+
A
B+
B
C+
C
D+
Communication: Did the student make
him/herself understood? Q/A Incl- Cultural Comparisons
30
28
27
25
24
23
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
10
9
8.5
8
7.5
7
6.5
than impede communication?
10
9
8.5
8
7.5
7
6.5
Content: Did the student address the designated topic or topics?
10
9
8.5
8
7.5
7
6.5
Accuracy: Was the grammar sufficiently correct
to ensure comprehension/communication? Basic or Complex Structure
Vocabulary: Was the student's vocabulary
adequate for communication? Circumlocution-Varied
Fluency: Did the student's written work flow or were
there confusing / incomplete phrases?
Initiate -Maintain- Close
Spelling: Did spelling enhance rather
The rubric below will be used for the assessment of WRITTEN Communication:
Nombre:
Tema:
Nota:
4
3.5
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
A+
A
B+
B
C+
C
D+
Communication: Did the student make
him/herself understood? Q/A Incl- Cultural Comparisons
30
28
27
25
24
23
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
10
9
8.5
8
7.5
7
6.5
than impede communication?
10
9
8.5
8
7.5
7
6.5
Content: Did the student address the designated topic or topics?
10
9
8.5
8
7.5
7
6.5
Accuracy: Was the grammar sufficiently correct
to ensure comprehension/communication? Basic or Complex Structure
Vocabulary: Was the student's vocabulary
adequate for communication? Circumlocution-Varied
Fluency: Did the student's written work flow or were
there confusing / incomplete phrases?
Initiate -Maintain- Close
Spelling: Did spelling enhance rather
The rubric below will be used for the assessment of Interpersonal Communication:
Nombre:
Tema:
Nota:
4
3.5
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
A+
A
B+
B
C+
C
D+
Communication: Did the student make
him/herself understood? Q/A Incl- Cultural Comparisons
30
28
27
25
24
23
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
10
9
8.5
8
7.5
7
6.5
than impede communication? (vowel sounds, stress, tone)
10
9
8.5
8
7.5
7
6.5
Content: Did the student address the designated topic or topics?
10
9
8.5
8
7.5
7
6.5
Accuracy: Was the grammar sufficiently correct
to ensure comprehension/communication? Basic or Complex Structure
Vocabulary: Was the student's vocabulary
adequate for communication? Circumlocution-Varied
Fluency: Did the student's speech flow or were
there distracting hesitations?
Initiate -Maintain- Close
Pronunciation: Did the pronunciation enhance rather
The rubric below will be used for the assessment of Interpersonal Communication:
Nombre:
Tema:
Nota:
4
3.5
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
A+
A
B+
B
C+
C
D+
Communication: Did the student make
him/herself understood? Q/A Incl- Cultural Comparisons
30
28
27
25
24
23
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
10
9
8.5
8
7.5
7
6.5
than impede communication? (vowel sounds, stress, tone)
10
9
8.5
8
7.5
7
6.5
Content: Did the student address the designated topic or topics?
10
9
8.5
8
7.5
7
6.5
Accuracy: Was the grammar sufficiently correct
to ensure comprehension/communication? Basic or Complex Structure
Vocabulary: Was the student's vocabulary
adequate for communication? Circumlocution-Varied
Fluency: Did the student's speech flow or were
there distracting hesitations?
Initiate -Maintain- Close
Pronunciation: Did the pronunciation enhance rather