iRubric: Jack Robey Colt Special rubric

Essential question(s) needs clarification, is not appropriate, or is not
present

Essential question(s) is clear and appropriate

Essential question is clear, appropriate, well developed, and creative

Essential question(s) is clear, appropriate and well-developed

Objectives to match each major component of the lesson are missing

Objectives are included and generally match most major components of the lesson

Objectives are included to match major components of the lesson, are well- constructed without ambiguous language, and can reasonably be completed within the scope of the lesson.

Objectives are included to match major components of the lesson and are well- constructed without ambiguous language

Means of assessing student attainment of objectives throughout the lesson (formative) are ineffective or missing

One or more effective means of assessing student attainment of most objectives is evident throughout the lesson, but may need further explanation

Varied types of assessments, which evaluate student attainment of each objective, are evident throughout the lesson

At least one effective means of assessing student attainment of each objective is evident throughout the lesson and clearly explained

Connections across the curriculum, where applicable, are
inappropriate or missing

Where applicable, appropriate connections across the curriculum are identified

Where applicable, appropriate connections across the curriculum are identified, explained, and actively
addressed.

Where applicable, appropriate connections across the curriculum are
identified and explained

Student outlines few or no steps that will be taken in order to implement the lesson. Student provides estimated timing for few or no steps.
Student does not explain steps or explanation may need a great deal of
elaboration

Student outlines most steps that will be taken in order to implement the lesson.
Student provides estimated timing for most steps.
Student explains steps but explanation may need some elaboration

Student outlines all steps that will be taken in order to implement the lesson.
Student clearly provides detailed timing for each step.
Student provides vivid, detailed explanation of all steps in lesson so someone else could step in and implement the lesson with no difficulty.

Student outlines all steps that will be taken in order to implement the lesson.
Student provides estimated timing for each step.
Student explains steps with enough detail so another person could implement the lesson
with little difficulty

Directions or explanations are unclear. Some strategies may be consistent with research, learning theory, student development, objectives,
and standards

Most directions or explanations are clear.
Most strategies are consistent with research, learning theory, student development, objectives and standards

All directions or explanations are clear. All strategies are consistent with research, learning theory, student development, objectives and standards.
Strategies clearly and creatively address multiple learning styles

All directions or explanations are clear. All strategies are consistent with research, learning theory, student development, objectives
and standards

Technology is not
mentioned or adequately
incorporated or the lack
thereof is not explained.

A standard form of technology is
used in the classroom in a
standard way (Ie. Power Point).
The incorporation of which may
need some development.
Or If technology is not used, you
have inadequately explained why it is not necessary for the lesson.

A standard form of technology is used
in the classroom in a standard way and
you have incorporated other technology
in your lesson in a way that is/will be
particularly engaging to your students.

A standard form of
technology is used in the
classroom in a standard
way and you have
incorporated other
technology to support your
lesson (ie. original sound
bites, streaming videos,
digital/scanned pictures or
others).
Or If technology is not used,
you have adequately
explained why it is not
necessary for the lesson.

Missing or incomplete

Reflection on lesson outcomes and planning is present but may need development

Written with passion, emotion, interest, and insight. Makes connections between lesson outcomes or planning and self, education, or society

Thoughtful & interesting. Adequate reflection on lesson outcomes and planning