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Essay Response Rubric 
This rubric assesses student performance on a specified science project.
Rubric Code: NX5B4W5
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Subject: Science  
Type: Exam  
Grade Levels: K-5

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  Exceptional (9-8 pts.)

(N/A)

Excellent (7-6 pts.)

(N/A)

Good (5-4 pts.)

(N/A)

Fair (3-2 pts.)

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Not Mastered (1-0 pts)

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Quality of information

Exceptional (9-8 pts.)

Student responses far exceed what is expected. Information is not only factually accurate, but shows insightful interpretation which indicates mastery above grade level.
Excellent (7-6 pts.)

Student responses exceed what is expected. Information is factually accurate, and offers extra supporting facts. Responses include some interpretation which indicates mastery.
Good (5-4 pts.)

Student responses meet expectations. Information is factually accurate. The student somewhat responds beyond the basic level of the question to provide supporting details and/or interpretation.
Fair (3-2 pts.)

Student responses, although somewhat correct, are lacking in relevant details and supporting examples and/or interpretation.
Not Mastered (1-0 pts)

Student responses are largely incorrect. Although some answers come close to the main idea, there is little evidence of the required amount of mastery for the topic being assessed.
Quantity of information

Exceptional (9-8 pts.)

Student responses exceed the upper quantity of information expected to show mastery.
Excellent (7-6 pts.)

Student responses meet the upper quantity of information expected to show mastery.
Good (5-4 pts.)

Student responses exceed the minimum quantity of information requested to show mastery.
Fair (3-2 pts.)

Student responses meet the minimum quantity of information requested to show mastery.
Not Mastered (1-0 pts)

Student responses are below the minimum quantity of information requested to show mastery.
Neatless/legibility

Exceptional (9-8 pts.)

Student always responds in complete sentences.<BR>
Sentences vary in length and are grammatically correct.<BR>
The paper is neatly and clearly written - representing the student's personal best.
Excellent (7-6 pts.)

Student responds in complete sentences. <BR>
Sentences are mostly grammatically correct.<BR>
The paper is neatly and clearly written - representing the student's personal best.
Good (5-4 pts.)

Student responds in complete sentences most of the time. <BR>
Sentences are generally grammatically correct, with a few minor errors that do not impact the readability of the essay.<BR>
The paper is neatly and clearly written - representing the student's personal best.
Fair (3-2 pts.)

Student does not always respond in complete sentences. <BR>
Sentences contain grammar errors that sometimes make the paper difficult to read.<BR>
The paper may contain excessive rips, folds, doodling or messy corrections. This does not represent the student's personal best.
Not Mastered (1-0 pts)

Student frequently responds in incomplete or grammatically incorrect sentences, making the paper difficult to read.<BR>
The paper may contain excessive rips, folds, doodling or messy corrections. The paper does not meet minimum acceptable standards.










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