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The Assessment of Individuals with Mental Retardation--final 
A rubric for assessing students with MR in an evaluation plan appropriate for all age groups
Rubric Code: D88983
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Subject: Education  
Type: Class note  
Grade Levels: (none)

Powered by iRubric Individuals with MR
All age groups
  Unsatisfactory

In comparison to standards

(N/A)

Below Expectations

In comparison to standards

(N/A)

Proficient

In comparison to standards

(N/A)

Exceeds Expectations

In comparison to standards

(N/A)

Pre-school Years
Pre-kindergarten
  Unsatisfactory

Does not meet any of the outlined expectations

1 pts

Below Expectations

Does not meet outlined expectations

2 pts

Proficient

Meets the outlined expectations

3 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Exceeds the outlined expectations

4 pts

Language Dev.

Communication/ language development

Unsatisfactory

does not repeat words, state oral language, or speak in sentences
Below Expectations

Repeat Words and reply in clipped sentences
Proficient

Orally state words and project meaning in communication
Exceeds Expectations

Orally state a 4 word sentence, speak in sentences or word clumps with meaning
Socialization

Soc./Adaptive Behavior/ Self-directed/responsible

Unsatisfactory

comes to school, works independently
Below Expectations

acknowledge peers, function in a group setting/environment
Proficient

Share items with peers, take turns, engages and participates
Exceeds Expectations

Engage in classroom structured activities
Intellectual Dev.

Intellectual Functioning (Academic, etc)

Unsatisfactory

No letter awareness
Below Expectations

Differentiate letters from numbers, Differentiate letters from objects
Proficient

Identify letters name of his or her name, Orally states 4 basic colors and 2 basic shapes
Exceeds Expectations

Orally states 8 basic colors and 4 basic shapes, Identifies at least 12 letters of the alphabet
Vocational Functioning

Post-secondary skills/ education

Unsatisfactory

Gets up in morning – Attend school
Below Expectations

Uses restroom, feeds him or herself
Proficient

Put on own clothes
Exceeds Expectations

Gets ready for school independently (chooses clothes, put on clothes, shoes, coat, etc.), Complete personal hygiene (brush teeth, comb hair)
Elementary Years
Kindergarten through grade 5
  Unsatisfactory

Does not meet any of the outlined expectations

1 pts

Below Expectations

Does not meet outlined expectations

2 pts

Proficient

Meets the outlined expectations

3 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Exceeds the outlined expectations

4 pts

Language Dev.

Communication/ language development

Unsatisfactory

unable to express wants and needs in communicative form, Repeat Words or Imitate Sounds
Below Expectations

Orally state a 6 word sentence with descriptive words, Orally state a 4 word sentence
Proficient

speaks clearly and fluently with the use of age appropriate vocabulary
Exceeds Expectations

clearly communicates needs, desires, and questions, respond to prompts and questions
Socialization

Soc./Adaptive Behavior/ Self-directed/responsible

Unsatisfactory

does not work in groups, with partners, or with others, works independently
Below Expectations

Ask familiar classmate to play, Joins group when asked by familiar peers
Join group with at lest 1 unfamiliar peer
Proficient

Engage in classroom structured activities
Exceeds Expectations

Engage in structured activities outside the classroom
Engage in classroom structured activities
Intellectual Functioning

Intellectual Functioning (Academic, etc)

Unsatisfactory

Orally state numbers to 10, No number sense
Below Expectations

Orally state numbers to 20, Differentiate letters from numbers
Proficient

Orally state 26 letters of the alphabet
Exceeds Expectations

Orally state 26 letters of the alphabet and at least 1 sound of each, Orally state Letters of Name
Can pick the letter given 2 choices (Car and D)
Vocational Functioning

Post-secondary skills/ education

Unsatisfactory

unable to fasten and unfasten own clothes, unable to put on shoes correctly and perform similar tasks
Below Expectations

Fasten and unfasten own clothes
Put on shoes correctly
Proficient

Orally state address and phone number, can gather personal belongings at the end of the day, or during class time, can feed him or herself
Exceeds Expectations

Gets ready for school independently (chooses clothes, put on clothes, shoes, coat, etc.)Complete person hygiene (brush teeth, comb hair)
Middle School Years
Grade 6-8
  Unsatisfactory

Does not meet any of the outlined expectations

1 pts

Below Expectations

Does not meet outlined expectations

2 pts

Proficient

Meets the outlined expectations

3 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Exceeds the outlined expectations

4 pts

Language Dev.

Communication/ language development

Unsatisfactory

does not follow basic directions, does not respond to expectations
Below Expectations

follows and responds to simple directions, re-states directions and expectations, asks basic questions
Proficient

re-state reading, re-state information in their own words, voice informed opinions, pose questions, respond
Exceeds Expectations

organization skills, can comprehend information, interpret information, re-state reading, re-state information in their own words, voice informed opinions, pose questions, respond
Socialization

Soc./Adaptive Behavior/ Self-directed/responsible

Unsatisfactory

no self-control, unable to interact with others
Below Expectations

is not able to interact with others at all times, works in groups rarely, little self-control
Proficient

interacts with others but with little discussion, can work in groups with aid
Exceeds Expectations

interacts successfully with peers, discusses topics, shares information, helps to solve problems, self-controlled
Intellectual Functioning

Intellectual Functioning (Academic, etc)

Unsatisfactory

unable to function intellectually
Below Expectations

functions intellectual and responds to cues and prompts with assistance, completes requirements with assistance
Proficient

completes requirements little assistance, works independently to solve problems and complete assigned tasks, asks for help
Exceeds Expectations

completes requirements without assistance, works independently to solve problems and complete assigned tasks, asks for help
Vocational Functioning

Post-secondary skills/ education

Unsatisfactory

unable to perform tasks independently
Below Expectations

unable to go from class to class, stays in an inclusive setting, takes care of hygiene and well-being with assistance
Proficient

goes from class to class with aid, attends elective courses with an aide/assistant, takes care of hygiene
Exceeds Expectations

goes from class to class independently, takes care of hygiene, takes care of well-being, attends elective courses
High School
Grades 9-12
  Unsatisfactory

Does not meet any of the outlined expectations

1 pts

Below Expectations

Does not meet outlined expectations

2 pts

Proficient

Meets the outlined expectations

3 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Exceeds the outlined expectations

4 pts

Language Dev.

Communication/ language development

Unsatisfactory

language development is severly delayed, assistance required, Does not speak in sentences
Does not follow directions
Does not answer simple “yes/no” questions
Below Expectations

visual cues and other materials used to assist in communication, Speaks using words & simple sentences
Follows simple directions with repetition
Answers simple “yes/no” questions
Knows all letters and sounds
Proficient

communicates successfully with others, voices needs and concerns, Increasingly complex sentence structure

Follows directions in sequence with little repetition
Answers complex “yes/no” questions
Carries on simple conversations with others
Exceeds Expectations

communicates successfully and completely, speaks fluently in complete sentences, asks and responds to questions, composes written pieces independently, Speaks fluently using complex sentence structure
Follows directions independently
Participates in class discussions
Carries on complex conversations with others
Socialization

Soc./Adaptive Behavior/ Self-directed/responsible

Unsatisfactory

unable to self-direct, estable friendships or relationships, Does not explore environment
Does not interact with other children
Does not relate events
Below Expectations

unable to estable friendships and relationships, not self-directed, needs help with adaptation and directionExplores environment
Makes eye contact with others
Begins to interact with other children
Relates few details of events to others
Proficient

establishes friendships and relationships, self-directed, responsible, capable of adaptaton with the help and assistance of an aide or a teacher
Relates current events with others
Works side-by-side another
Exceeds Expectations

establishes friendships and relationships, self-directed, responsible, capable of adaptatonRelates involved accounts of past & present events with others
Intellectual Functioning

Intellectual Functioning (Academic, etc)

Unsatisfactory

does not acquire new skills or concepts, does not produce work to show understanding
Below Expectations

acquires new skills and concepts, produces work to show understanding
Proficient

successful in modified academic environment, accomodated curriculum allows for comprehension
Exceeds Expectations

successful through proper modifications and accomodations, performs academic tasks with the help of supplementary aides
Vocational Functioning

Post-secondary skills/ education

Unsatisfactory

has not acquired life skills or independence
Below Expectations

will not be independent after high school, has acquired limited life skills
Proficient

will be mostly independent and functioning, desires a specific job field or career, has acquired vital life skills
Exceeds Expectations

Has goals for post-secondary education, desires a career or a specific job field, creates goals and works towards those goals, will be independent and funcitioning, has acquired vital life skills
Post-Secondary
Vocational/ Post-secondary Ed.
  Unsatisfactory

Does not meet any of the outlined expectations

1 pts

Below Expectations

Does not meet outlined expectations

2 pts

Proficient

Meets the outlined expectations

3 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Exceeds the outlined expectations

4 pts

Language Dev.

Communication/ language development

Unsatisfactory

cannot control language, volume, tone
Below Expectations

important to get out your words in an efficient manner. VOICE TONE, INFLECTION, VOLUME –pay attention to the tone of your voice (happy, whiny, upset), the inflection of your voice (emphasis on syllables), and volume of voice (whisper to yell).
Proficient

VOICE TONE, INFLECTION, VOLUME –pay attention to the tone of your voice


FLUENCY – It is important to get out your words in an efficient manner.

CONTENT -keep content appropriate.
FLUENCY – It is important to get out your words in an efficient manner.

CONTENT –keep content appropriate.
TIMING – When expressing self. Do it as soon as there is a time for both parties to resolve their issues.
LISTENING – An important part of assertiveness is giving the
Exceeds Expectations

VOLUME –pay attention to the tone of your voice
FLUENCY – It is important to get out your words in an efficient manner.
CONTENT –keep content appropriate.
LISTENING – An important part of assertiveness is giving the other person a chance to respond.
GESTURES – will use hand gestures to add to what you are saying
Socialization

Soc./Adaptive Behavior/ Self-directed/responsible

Unsatisfactory

cannot maintain personal space, eye contact lacking, cannot interact
Below Expectations

Eye contact
Personal space
can interact positively with others
Proficient

can work in groups outside of the educational setting
Exceeds Expectations

Maneuvers independently to and from school & within building, works with others in a job-like setting, leads groups
Intellectual Functioning

Intellectual Functioning (Academic, etc)

Unsatisfactory

cannot successful define a problem, develop a solution, or predict consequences
Below Expectations

Define the problem

Develop a solution

Predict the consequences
Proficient

Able to use computer with little assistance, Define the problem
Develop a solution
Predict the consequences
Make a decision and execute
Exceeds Expectations

Uses computer efficiently, able to voice concernsDefine the problem
Develop a solution
Predict the consequences
Make a decision and execute
Evaluate the outcome
Vocational Functioning

Post-secondary skills/ education

Unsatisfactory

Unable to maneuver independently in school building, Not able to obtain job, Does not use telephone & does not know important phone numbers, Unable to schedule appointments, Needs assistance at all times in appointments, Engages in preset computer programs with assistance, Needs assistance with transportation
Below Expectations

Needs assistance in maneuvering in school building, Needs job assistance, Needs a lot of assistance on resume, Knows important family phone numbers, Needs assistance with transportation to appointment, Needs assistance with computer, Needs assistance with transportation arrangements
Proficient

Once inside is able to locate office, bathroom & cafeteria Looks for jobs in classified ads, Needs little assistance on resume, Looks up phone numbers in phone book, Needs assistance with scheduling appointments, , Uses public transportation or family members,
Acting appropriately
Good productivity and quality of work
Good attitude
Adapt to change
Safety on the job
Follow chain of command
Exceeds Expectations

Able to complete resume for job application, Carries on appropriate phone conversations, Able to schedule appointments, Transportation on own, Be on time

Proper attire

Acting appropriately
Good productivity and quality of work
Good attitude
Adapt to change
Safety on the job
Follow chain of command










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