iRubric: American Government Final Exam rubric

Article is inappropriate.

Article is not long enough to provide enough information to explain thoroughly.

Article gives good information but could have been more in-depth and provided more opportunity for understanding.

Article was appropriately long and gave ample opportunity for deep understanding.

Analysis and interpretation is very short and does not pick up on basic government functions or the evolution and impact of school districts and student civil liberties.

Analysis and interpretation is strong but still more information could have been connected given the information in the article.

Analysis and interpretation demonstrates thorough understanding of most governmental functions mentioned in article and the impact.

Analysisand interpretation demonstrates mastery of understanding of all the functions of government discussed in the article and the impact. Student has used this knowledge to further his/her personal understanding.

Article shows very little attempt at original thought.

Article shows an attempt at originality thought.

Article shows some originality. The content and ideas are presented in an interesting way.

Artiicle shows considerable originality. The content and ideas are presented in a unique and interesting way.