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Cause and Effect Explanation 
Rubric for a scientific explanation
Rubric Code: CXC8525
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Subject: Biology  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Below Basic

1 pts

Basic

2 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Advanced

4 pts

Components
20 pts

Below Basic

Explanation did not contain all of the components or many components were incorrectly explained.
Basic

Explanation contained all of the components and 75% were correctly explained.
Proficient

Explanation contained all of the components and they were all correctly explained.
Advanced

Explanation contained all of the components, which were all explained in depth.
Reasoning
15 pts

Below Basic

Reasoning did not connect components or was incorrect. Understanding of the content was not demonstrated or major misconceptions were demonstrated.
Basic

Reasoning partially connected the components and was mostly correct. Partial understanding of the content was demonstrated.
Proficient

Reasoning connected the components and was correct. Full understanding of the content was demonstrated.
Advanced

Accurate reasoning connected the components to build a solid explanation that demonstrated deep understanding of the content.
Self-Evaluation
5 pts

Below Basic

Student did not complete self-evaluation OR student completed self-evaluation but was still missing components. Student does not demonstrate reflection on their understanding.
Basic

Student completed self-evaluation but somewhat inaccurately (components present but incorrectly explained). For the most part, student demonstrates some reflection on their understanding.
Proficient

Student completed self-evaluation accurately. All components accurately explained or notes were made of parts student was unsure about. Student demonstrates reflection on their understanding.
Advanced

Student completed self-evaluation accurately and demonstrates deep reflection of their own understanding of the content.




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