Rubric Toolkit for Trade
and Industrial Education
(Serves as a planning tool to supplement teacher
and student instructional planning and management.)
Classroom Performance
Collaborative Teams
Communication Technology
Computer Applications
Directed Laboratory
Financial Management
Independent Study
Interview
Letter of Application
Oral Presentation
Portfolio
Problem Solving
Résumé
Career Preparation
Work-Based Learning
Writing Applications
TAKS Math Performance
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A Rubric Toolkit for Trade and Industrial Education Programs
Rubrics represent a set of guidelines for assessment of student achievement. In Trade and
Industrial Education, teachers and students have many opportunities to embrace the application
of rubrics. Within the four primary program components, classrooms, directed laboratories,
work-based learning environments, and leadership opportunities associated with Trade and
Industry Student Organization (SkillsUSA-VICA) events, rubrics can be used to provide
authentic assessments to supplement or replace traditional grading systems.
The true value of rubrics comes with sharing beforehand with students the scoring criteria and
tasks or outcomes that they are expected to master. Involving students in developing the scoring
criteria shares with them the decision-making ownership of rubrics and grading systems. Student
projects, laboratory experiences, classroom performances, journals, and work-based learning
activities are among the learning situations in which rubrics may be useful in defining student
expectations, determining student outcomes and successes, and, ultimately, improving student
performance.
The following rubric toolkit contains suggested formats and criteria that teachers can use to meet
their local education agency grading standards. For instance, descriptive criteria are omitted for
the various levels in the following chart with the intent that educators and students will establish
their own descriptors.
Scoring Criteria Toolkit for Rubrics to Service Essential Knowledge and Skills
Excellent - 4
Good - 3
Needs Improvement - 2
Unacceptable - 1
List of Rubrics for Teacher Toolkit
 Classroom Performance
 Oral Presentation
 Collaborative Teams
 Portfolio
 Communication Technology
 Problem Solving
 Computer Applications
 Résumé
 Directed Laboratory
 Career Preparation
 Financial Management
 Work-based Learning
 Independent Study
 Writing Applications
 Interview
 TAKS Math Performance
 Letter of Application
Classroom Performance Rubric
Student: ________________________________________
Course: ________________________________________
Date:
________________________________________
Scoring Criteria
The student
Arrives for class in a timely
fashion and is seldom absent.
Submits assignments
promptly.
Participates in collaborative
group activities.
Participates in classroom
activities.
Prepares for class.
Utilizes class time for class
work.
Abides by school policies and
school district rules.
Follows class policies.
Observes program guidelines
by calling in when absent.
Acquires perfect attendance
bonus.
Acquires exemplary behavior
bonus.
Notes:
Excellent
4
Good
3
Needs
Improvement
2
Unacceptable
1
Collaborative Teams Rubric
Student: ________________________________________
Course: ________________________________________
Date:
________________________________________
Scoring Criteria
The student
Participates in group
discussions.
Encourages others to join the
conversation.
Maintains the pace of the
discussion to achieve goals.
Shares ideas and thoughts.
Offers constructive criticism
and recommendations.
Credits others for their
contributions and ideas.
Empathizes with others.
Requests input from others to
reach an agreement.
Expresses ideas and thoughts.
Notes:
Excellent
4
Good
3
Needs
Improvement
2
Unacceptable
1
Communication Technology Rubric
Student: ________________________________________
Course: ________________________________________
Date:
________________________________________
Scoring Criteria
The student
States clear, concise
objectives
Develops a meaningful
narrative.
Expresses ideas and theme
clearly.
Uses accurate spelling and
grammar.
Creates a detailed storyboard.
Selects appropriate media for
presentation.
Demonstrates video and
photography skills.
Edits raw materials.
Demonstrates computer skills.
Submits assignments
promptly.
Notes:
Excellent
4
Good
3
Needs
Improvement
2
Unacceptable
1
Computer Applications Rubric
Student: ________________________________________
Course: ________________________________________
Date:
________________________________________
Scoring Criteria
The student
Selects an application
appropriate for assigned task.
Locates and opens chosen
application.
Creates new file or opens
existing file.
Adjusts application settings for
current project.
Uses application commands to
manipulate information.
Produces a project that
includes desired elements.
Saves the project to
appropriate storage device.
Sends the project to desired
output device.
Notes:
Excellent
4
Good
3
Needs
Improvement
2
Unacceptable
1
Directed Laboratory Rubric
Student: ________________________________________
Course: ________________________________________
Date:
________________________________________
Scoring Criteria
The student
Maintains attendance with
minimal absences or late arrivals.
Prepares for laboratory.
Follows laboratory policies.
Observes safety practices.
Submits laboratory assignments
and finished projects in a timely
manner.
Participates in collaborative
group activities.
Exhibits initiative in problem
solving activities.
Participates in all laboratory
activities.
Exhibits pride in laboratory
outcomes.
Utilizes laboratory time
efficiently.
Participates in laboratory
maintenance activities.
Abides by school policies and
school district rules.
Notes:
Excellent
4
Good
3
Needs
Improvement
2
Unacceptable
1
Financial Management Rubric
For Entrepreneurship and Career Preparation Students
Student: ________________________________________
Course: ________________________________________
Date:
________________________________________
Scoring Criteria
The student
Develops a budget or business
plan.
Prepares current and noncurrent assets inventory.
Records operating expenses
(current items).
Records operating income
(current items).
Records capital transactions
(non-current items).
Summarizes income and
expense items for enterprises.
Records earning and income.
Records use of funds for
personal expenditures.
Analyzes efficiency factors.
Records agreements (loan,
rental, partnership, lease).
Prepares balance sheets.
Summarizes productively
invested capital.
Summarizes source of income
and use of funds.
Notes:
Excellent
4
Good
3
Needs
Improvement
2
Unacceptable
1
Independent Study Rubric
Student: ________________________________________
Course: ________________________________________
Date:
________________________________________
Scoring Criteria
The student
Identifies a problem.
Searches the literature for
information.
Develops a list of
bibliographic references.
Researches the topic.
Prepares a hypothesis.
Develops an experimental
design.
Identifies deliverable
products.
Conducts experiment(s) (as
appropriate).
Collects data.
Develops conclusion(s).
Explains variables.
Prepares a report using
accepted format.
Includes an outline for the
report.
Includes documentation in the
report
Includes graphics in the
report.
Organizes the report.
Presents the report in an
acceptable form.
Notes:
Excellent
4
Good
3
Needs
Improvement
2
Unacceptable
1
Interview Rubric
Student: ________________________________________
Course: ________________________________________
Date:
________________________________________
Scoring Criteria
The student
Arrives prior to the interview.
Displays confidence with
body language.
Maintains eye contact.
Maintains proper facial
expression.
Provides a self-introduction.
Extends hand and shakes
hands firmly with the
interviewer(s).
Dresses appropriately for the
interview.
Responds in a concise,
grammatically correct, and
appropriate manner.
Asks appropriate questions,
demonstrates awareness of
background of company and
requirements of the job.
Cues on interviewer's closure
and responds appropriately.
Notes:
Excellent
4
Good
3
Needs
Improvement
2
Unacceptable
1
Letter of Application Rubric
Student: ________________________________________
Course: ________________________________________
Date:
________________________________________
Scoring Criteria
The student
Prepares a complete
introduction for the purpose of
the letter.
Arranges the letter clearly and
logically.
Emphasizes major and minor
points.
Provides an effective
conclusion.
Uses the required elements in
the correct order.
Produces balance in visual
elements of the letter.
Uses an appropriate font size.
Prints application on paper of
acceptable quality.
Produces appropriate quality
of printing.
Produces an application
without errors in spelling,
grammar, word usage, or
punctuation.
Notes:
Excellent
4
Good
3
Needs
Improvement
2
Unacceptable
1
Oral Presentation Rubric
Student: ________________________________________
Course: ________________________________________
Date:
________________________________________
Scoring Criteria
The student
Communicates the main idea
or theme.
Organizes the content.
Uses appropriate emphasis to
express main points.
Expresses ideas clearly.
Maintains eye contact with the
audience.
Maintains poise and body
posture.
Displays self-confidence.
Maintains ease before the
audience.
Conveys thought and
meaning.
Uses appropriate visual aids
(if applicable) that are
meaningful.
Accomplishes purpose and/or
objectives.
Responds to questions with
carefully planned answers.
Notes:
Excellent
4
Good
3
Needs
Improvement
2
Unacceptable
1
Portfolio Rubric
Student: ________________________________________
Course: ________________________________________
Date:
________________________________________
Scoring Criteria
The student's portfolio
Possesses visual appeal.
Contains a cover page.
Contains a table of contents.
Contains a letter of introduction.
Contains an application for a
position.
Contains a letter of
recommendation.
Contains a résumé.
Includes a specimen of a
completed assignment
Includes a specimen of a
completed assignment.
Includes a specimen of a
completed laboratory assignment
Includes a specimen of a research
assignment.
Includes a specimen of an out-ofclass assignment.
Notes:
Excellent
4
Good
3
Needs
Improvement
2
Unacceptable
1
Problem Solving Rubric
Student: ________________________________________
Course: ________________________________________
Date:
________________________________________
Scoring Criteria
The student
Identifies a problem.
Provides a solution.
Identifies a workable solution.
Uses research data.
Develops a creative and
innovative approach to solve a
problem.
Collaborates with others in
reaching the solution.
Organizes the solution.
Delivers the solution.
Involves a collaborative group in
presenting the solution.
Notes:
Excellent
4
Good
3
Needs
Improvement
2
Unacceptable
1
Résumé Rubric
Student: ________________________________________
Course: ________________________________________
Date:
________________________________________
Scoring Criteria
The student
Provides appropriate personal
information.
States career goal(s).
Lists job history, positions, and
relevant duties.
Lists educational history and
relevant classes.
Lists relevant personal strengths
and interests.
Acknowledges request for
references.
Produces an attractive, effective,
and balanced résumé.
Uses fonts and type of print
properly.
Uses action verbs.
Provides correct information.
Prints résumé on quality paper.
Produces résumé without errors
in spelling, grammar, word
usage, or punctuation.
Notes:
Excellent
4
Good
3
Needs
Improvement
2
Unacceptable
1
Career Preparation
Job Shadowing, Mentoring, Apprenticeship
Student: ________________________________________
Course: ________________________________________
Date:
________________________________________
Scoring Criteria
The student
Selects type(s) of experiences
based on interests and
opportunities.
Prepares a résumé based on
career goals.
Participates in leadership and
cooperative activities.
Records school-based and workbased activities in a journal.
Summarizes hours based on
activities.
Provides a summary of all
activities at the end of each
grading period.
Records personal and
professional contacts on a regular
basis.
Corresponds with career
professionals.
Summarizes career preparation
activities.
Notes:
Excellent
4
Good
3
Needs
Improvement
2
Unacceptable
1
Work-based Learning Rubric
Student: ________________________________________
Course: ________________________________________
Date:
________________________________________
Scoring Criteria
The student
Maintains attendance with
minimal absences or late arrivals.
Prepares for class.
Follows class and work-based
learning policies.
Observes safety practices in
school-based and work-based
locations.
Submits class/laboratory
assignments in a timely manner.
Participates in all class and
laboratory activities.
Maintains regular contact with
school-based and work-based
supervisor(s).
Performs school-based and workbased duties in a professional
manner.
Exhibits pride in outcomes.
Utilizes time efficiently.
Maintains records of schoolbased and work-based activities.
Abides by school policies and
school district rules.
Notes:
Excellent
4
Good
3
Needs
Improvement
2
Unacceptable
1
Writing Applications Rubric
Student: ________________________________________
Course: ________________________________________
Date:
________________________________________
Scoring Criteria
The student
Includes all required parts from
introduction to conclusion in
smooth transition.
Provides interesting, supportive,
and complete statements.
Demonstrates that the writer
comprehends the writing process.
Uses accurate spelling.
Uses correct grammar.
Demonstrates proper
punctuation.
Prepares paragraphs that
emphasize appropriate points.
Demonstrates correct sentence
structure.
Demonstrates correct
paragraphing
Documents sources and
references clearly and accurately.
Notes:
Excellent
4
Good
3
Needs
Improvement
2
Unacceptable
1
TAKS Math Performance Rubric
Student:
Course:
Date:
______________________________
______________________________
______________________________
Scoring Criteria
The student
Identifies the components of the
problem.
Utilizes appropriate materials for
calculation.
Paper
Pencil
Calculator
Graphing Calculator
Computer software
Other
Determines the appropriate
formula needed for solution.
Establishes the appropriate
functions and equations.
Solves the problem.
Checks the solution using
mathematics principles.
Corrects the answer (if needed).
Reviews the TAKS Math
Objective according to list of
standards.
Applies the math solution to a
“real world” situation.
Explains the “real world”
application to the class.
Places math solutions in
portfolio.
Other
Notes:
Excellent
4
TAKS Math Objectives: __________________
Good
3
Needs
Improvement
2
Unacceptable
1