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*Critical Thinking Lesson Plan Evaluation 
Rubric Code: QX3569B
By abbyrubin
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Subject: (General)  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: K-5

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  Exemplary

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Modifications

(N/A)

Score

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Critical Thinking

As promoted through Active Cognitive Domains
1. Remembering
2. Understanding
3. Applying
4. Analyzing
5. Evaluating
6. Creating
Exemplary

The lesson plan utilizes 4 or more active cognitive domains to promote comprehension and higher-order thinking skills.
Good

The lesson plan utilizes 3 active cognitive domains to promote comprehension and higher-order thinking skills.
Fair

The lesson plan utilizes only 2 active cognitive domains and allows the student to answer literal questions.
Poor

The lesson plan utilizes 1 or none active cognitive domains. The lesson plan is not clearly delineated for students.
Modifications

Critical thinking can be further developed at beginning of activity by having students evaluate (predict) what will happen to each different rock after they are shaken.
Score

3
Instructional Strategies

May include:
-Divergent/ Convergent thinking
- Brainstorming
- Reflection
- Authentic learning activities
Exemplary

The lesson plan utilizes 4 or more strategies to promote group interaction, problem solving, and/or higher-order thinking skills.
Good

The lesson plan utilizes 3 strategies to promote group interaction, problem solving, and/or higher-order thinking skills.
Fair

The lesson plan utilizes only 2 strategies to promote group interaction, problem solving, and/or higher-order thinking skills.
Poor

The lesson plan utilizes 1 or none strategies to promote group interaction, problem solving, and/or higher-order thinking skills.
Modifications

Instructional strategies can be further developed by utilizing Think-Pair-Share strategy pre- and/or post- shaker activity.
Score

3
Instructional Materials

May include:
- Assignment Sheets
- Activity cards
- Textbook
- Graphic Organizer
- Flexible Manipulative
- Realia
Exemplary

The lesson plan incorporates 4 or more instructional materials to promote group interaction, problem solving, and/or higher-order thinking skills.
Good

The lesson plan incorporates 3 instructional materials to promote group interaction, problem solving, and/or higher-order thinking skills.
Fair

The lesson plan incorporates only 2 instructional materials to promote group interaction, problem solving, and/or higher-order thinking skills.
Poor

The lesson plan incorporates 1 or none instructional materials to promote group interaction, problem solving, and/or higher-order thinking skills.
Modifications

Use of visual aids in addition to auditory questions will aid students. Writing instructions on board. Providing checklist for simplified steps. Creating graphic organizer "web" of student thoughts on class easel.
Score

2
Instructional Technologies

May include:
- Internet-based
activities
- PowerPoint
- Word Processing
- SMART Board
- Tablets
- Digital Cameras
Exemplary

The lesson plan incorporates 4 or more technologies to promote group interaction, problem solving, and/or higher-order thinking skills.
Good

The lesson plan incorporates 3 technologies to promote group interaction, problem solving, and/or higher-order thinking skills.
Fair

The lesson plan incorporates only 2 technologies to promote group interaction, problem solving, and/or higher-order thinking skills.
Poor

The lesson plan incorporates 1 or none technologies to promote group interaction, problem solving, and/or higher-order thinking skills.
Modifications

Technology could be used by the teacher in the form of visual media. Students can watch a short video clip to engage them. Teacher could incorporate digital camera by taking photos of rock pre- and post shaking.
Score

1
Group Interaction

Collaboration may include:
- Pairing
- Group of 3+
students
- Debates
- Role-playing
Exemplary

Lesson plan provided ample opportunities for students to benefit from collaborative group interaction where each students unique strengths, voice, and opinion could further develop by means of problem-solving and higher-order thinking skills.
Good

Lesson plan provided adequate opportunities for students to interact in collaborative groups to further develop problem-solving and higher-order thinking skills.
Fair

Lesson plan provided minimal opportunities for students to interact in collaborative groups and may lead to problem-solving and higher-ordering thinking skills.
Poor

Lesson plan did not provide opportunity for students to interact in collaborative groups where problem-solving and higher-order thinking skills could develop.
Modifications

Group interaction can be further incorporated into lesson by having paired students present their final results depicting rock changes to the entire class. Use of TPS Activity as stated in previous modification as well.
Score

3
Assessment

May include:
- Multiple choice quiz
- Exit Ticket
- 3 2 1 chart
- Illustrations
Exemplary

Thorough assessment given to students provides an accurate picture of mastering the learning objective. Highly specified data driven results can be used for long-term planning.
Good

Assessment given to students provides an accurate picture of whether students have or have not mastered the learning objective. Data obtained can be used by teacher to plan future lessons.
Fair

Assessment given to students provides picture that students partially understand and have met the learning objective. Some of the data obtained can be used to plan future lessons.
Poor

Assessment given to students provides evidence that students understand little to none of the learning objective. Data cannot be used to plan future lessons.
Modifications

Currently assessment is completed during student pairings, i.e. Rock Shaker Chart findings are likely identical for each pair. Individual assessment can be attained with 3-2-1 chart. Teacher can utilize "1 thing I still have a question about" to formulate future lesson plan.
Score

2




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