iRubric: Biology Reflective Journal Rubric (BAB)

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Biology Reflective Journal Rubric (BAB)

This rubric will assess the students ability to reflect and make connections on what they have learned in a lesson. Reflective journals should be approximately one page, double spaced, 12 font, with the proper headings. Side notes, drawings, diagrams etc. are allowed to gather your thoughts but please make sure to include writing with each. Remember to use complete sentences and proper grammar. Good luck.

Rubric Code: BCC6B9

By umdedu511

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Public Rubric

Subject: Biology

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Biology Reflective Journal Enter rubric description
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts
Reflection Content Enter description	Poor Writing demonstrates little to no understanding of the topic. The information contains little to no information from the lesson, writing must include key vocabulary as well as in class examples. Goals of the lesson were not effectively reached.	Fair Writing demonstrates and average level of understanding of the topic. The information could use more detail and or key vocabulary words with examples. Major points may be mentioned but not clearly stated and supported. Goals of the lesson were fairly reached	Good Writing demonstrates a high level of understanding of the topic. The information is detailed, containing key vocabulary as well as examples. Major points are stated clearly and are very well supported. Goals of the lesson were effectively reached.
Structure and Organization Enter description	Poor Writing unclear, disorganized. Thoughts make little to no sense.	Fair Writing is unclear, and thoughts are not well organized. Thoughts are not expressed in a logical manner.	Good Writing is clear, concise, and well organized with the use of good sentence/paragraph structure. Thoughts are expressed in a logical manner.
Grammar Enter description	Poor There are numerous spelling or grammar errors in the reflective journal.	Fair There are more than five spelling or grammar errors in the reflective journal.	Good There are no more than three spelling or grammar errors in the reflective journal.