LEARNING SKILLS RUBRIC - Elementary
1 -- PERSISTING:
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I keep working only when the teacher reminds me to keep working.
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I keep working without the teacher reminding me to keep working.
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I work on problems for a really long time or until the problem is solved.
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When given a problem I think only about that problem until it is solved.
2 -- MANAGING IMPULSIVITIY:
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I have trouble with emotions and focusing.
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I know how to calm my emotions, and I can set goals for myself and I can focus
on work when the teacher reminds me to do so.
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I think before I act, I can set goals for myself and I can make a plan to reach the
goal.
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I make a plan before I start to work, I stay calm and focused even under stress.
3 -- LISTENING:
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I sometimes listen to others.
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I always listen to others.
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I always listen to others and I understand how the other person thinks and feels.
_____ 4
I listen to another person’s point of view and understand how they think and
feel, even if it is different from how I think and feel.
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4 -- THINKING FLEXIBLY:
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I can listen to information and state the facts given, but I do not use that information to change my actions.
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I can listen to new information and with help can change my actions if needed
to go with new information I get.
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I can listen to new information and, without help, change my actions to go with
any new information I get.
_____ 4
I can listen to new information, change my actions when need be, and I can also
apply my actions to new situations.
5 -- THINKING ABOUT THINKING:
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I know some of the ways I learn.
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I know the ways I learn, but I need a teacher’s help.
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I know the ways I learn and I can tell how I make decisions.
_____ 4
I know the ways that work and the ways that don’t work when I am learning
something new; I can use the ways that work best for each type of learning,
and I can explain those ways to others.
6 -- STRIVING FOR ACCURACY AND PRECISION:
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I correct my work only when the teacher tells me to do so.
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I can tell whether I followed the directions and did everything I was told to do.
_____ 3
I can check my work and tell how good it is, and I want it to be as perfect as
possible.
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I can check my work and produce perfect papers, and I understand that it is
important to do the best I can possibly do.
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7 -- QUESTIONS AND POSING PROBLEMS:
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I can ask questions but I am afraid to ask the questions that would help me
understand more about an issue or problem.
_____ 2
I only ask questions that help me understand more about an issue or problem
when the teacher helps me to do so.
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I ask questions to understand more about an issue or problem and can see how
people think in different ways about the issue or problem.
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I can make up possible issues or problems and see how they relate to what is
being studied.
8 -- APPLYING PAST KNOWLEDGE TO NEW SITUATIONS:
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I can see how some events apply to other situations.
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I can use what I learned in the past to a new problem when the teacher reminds
me that I learned about that before.
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I can use what I learned in the past to help solve new problems.
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I can use what I learned in the past to help solve new problems and tell how the
new situation relates to the past situation(s).
9 -- THINKING AND COMMUNICATING:
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With lots of help I can speak or write my thoughts and ideas.
_____ 2
With some help I can speak or write my thoughts and ideas.
_____ 3
I can speak and write clearly without adding more information than needed and
without omitting important fact.
_____ 4
I can speak and write clearly without adding more information than needed and
Without omitting important facts, and I can support what I say with additional
Information.
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10 -- GATHERING INFORMATION:
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I can use some of my senses to learn and solve problems.
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With help I can use all of my senses to learn and solve problems.
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I can use all of my senses to get information to solve problems, and I can tell
what is fact and what is not.
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I can use all of my senses and the environment to get information and solve
problems.
11 -- CREATIVITY:
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I can look at other possibilities to solve problems.
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I can come up with more than one original idea or solution to problems.
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I can come up with a number of original ideas and describe them in detail when
solving problems.
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I can come up with unexpected answers when doing my work, and I can tell
Which ones are good and which ones are not good.
12 -- RESPONDING WITH WONDERMENT AND AWE:
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I am curious sometimes.
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I am curious most of the time.
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I am curious, I can see the beauty in the world, and I enjoy learning.
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I love to learn.
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13 -- TAKING RESPONSIBLE RISKS:
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I can see learning opportunities, but I am afraid if I try I might fail.
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I understand failing is a part of learning, and I will take a chance if the teacher
helps.
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I understand that taking a risk helps me learn.
_____ 4
I understand that taking a risk helps me learn and that if I fail it is an opportunity
to learn more and grow.
14 -- FINDING HUMOR:
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I can laugh at situations or others when it is good to laugh, but I cannot laugh at
myself.
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I laugh at situations from my own point of view.
_____ 3
I laugh more often than my classmates, I laugh when it is good to laugh, and I
can laugh at myself.
_____ 4
I find it important to have a sense of humor and understand what others think is
funny.
15 -- THINKING INTERDEPENDENTLY:
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I can complete parts of tasks, but I do not work well in groups.
_____ 2
I can work well with certain small groups to complete tasks.
_____ 3
I can receive comments from others about my work, I find it fun to work in
groups to complete tasks, and I enjoy doing different jobs within the group.
_____ 4
I enjoy working in small groups, having different jobs within the group, and I can
stay focused on the task to successfully reach the goal.
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16 -- LEARNING CONTINUOUSLY:
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I find learning opportunities fearful instead of fun.
_____ 2
I am willing to learn new things, but only if I do not have to do too much work.
_____ 3
I love to learn, even if it means I have to do extra work, because I know learning
is important.
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I always want to learn new things, I think learning is important, and I try to learn
in new and better ways and to improve myself and my work.
17 -- REASONING:
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I am unable to tell the parts of a system (such as the solar system), and I cannot
tell how the parts work together.
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I can tell what some of the parts of a system are and, with the teacher’s help, I
I can tell how the parts work together.
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I can tell what all of the parts of a system are and tell how those parts work
together.
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I can tell what all of the parts of a system are and tell how those parts work
together, and I can tell how one system works with another system.
18 -- WORK ETHIC:
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I sometimes use project time well, but I often do not work and I disturb others.
_____ 2
I use project time well, but sometimes I disturb others.
_____ 3
I always use project time well, talk during project time is about the project and is
not disturbing to others, and I understand how you act affects those around you.
_____ 4
I always use project time well, talk during project time is about the project and is
not disturbing to others, and I can explain how you act affects those around you.
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19 -- ETHICAL BEHAVIOR:
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I know right from wrong, but I do not always behave correctly; I get information
from only a few sources.
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I know right from wrong and I behave correctly; with help from the teacher I can
tell where I get my information.
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I know right from wrong and behave correctly; I can tell where I get my information.
_____ 4
I know right from wrong and I do not use materials or information that requires
permission without first getting that permission.
20 -- CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY:
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I am considerate of others by keeping work, play and public areas clean and
organized, but I need teacher help.
_____ 2
I am considerate of others by keeping work, play and public areas clean and
organized, but I only need a little help from the teacher.
_____ 3
I am very considerate of others at home and in school, and I do some community
service.
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I am very considerate of others, and I start community service projects to help
others in the home, school and community.
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Score ranges
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Beginning
20 - 29
Developing
30 - 49
Accomplished
50 - 69
Exemplary
70 - 80