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Short Answer Test Rubric 
Grade 10 History
Rubric Code: GXXXA8C
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Subject: History  
Type: Exam  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Short Answer Test Assessment Rubric
An overall grade will be determined using the data from all assessment categories and the teachers professional judgment for all questions answered
  Excellent

Level 4 + = 98%
Level 4 = 90%
Level 4- = 83%

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Good

Level 3+ = 78%
Level 3 = 75%
Level 3- = 71%

(N/A)

Satisfactory - Needs Improvement

Level 2+ = 68%
Level 2 = 65%
Level 2- = 61%
Level 1+ = 58%
Level 1 = 55%
Level 1- = 51%
Level R = 0 - 49%

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Assessment

Total Assessment for each category

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Knowledge

Using historical and accurate information and evidence

Excellent

Demonstrates detailed knowledge of contextual dates, persons, and documents, as well as relevant political, cultural, social and international context; no necessary relevant facts omitted
Good

Demonstrates substantial knowledge of dates, persons, and documents, as well as relevant political, cultural, social and international developments
Satisfactory - Needs Improvement

Demonstrates awareness of some obviously relevant dates, persons and documents; significant relevant developments omitted
Assessment

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Thinking/Inquiry Skills

Concepts of historical thinking and analysis

Excellent

Thorough and perceptive recognition of historical significance, cause and effect, continuity and change, and historical perspective where appropriate throughout the answer
Good

Very good recognition of historical significance, cause and effect, continuity and change, and historical perspective where appropriate
Satisfactory - Needs Improvement

Limited or adequate recognition of historical significance, cause and effect, continuity and change, and historical perspective; significant concepts of historical thinking omitted
Assessment

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Application

Persuasiveness and interest

Excellent

Interesting and persuasive throughout all parts of the answer
Good

Persuasive and interesting in key parts of the answer
Satisfactory - Needs Improvement

Limited persuasiveness and interesting in some key parts
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Communication

Introduction contains clear thesis statement

Excellent

introduction clearly states strong thesis
Good

introduction establishes thesis clearly
Satisfactory - Needs Improvement

thesis statement is limited or mostly clear
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Communication

Concluding statement used to summarize argument or answer

Excellent

Sound conclusion; fully supportable by all key facts
Good

Good conclusion; consistent with most key facts
Satisfactory - Needs Improvement

Conclusion not present or limited connection of facts presented
Assessment

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Communication

Effective use of language

Excellent

Well organized & no major errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar, and sentence structure.
Good

Organization is mostly clear, easy to follow.
Few errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar, & sentence structure.
Satisfactory - Needs Improvement

Inadequate organization or development. Organization, structure, mechanics detract from the answer.
Assessment

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