iRubric: The 6 Facets of Understanding - Group Discussion rubric

A superficial account;
more descriptive than
analytical or creative; a
fragmentary or sketchy
account of facts/ideas or glib
generalizations; a black-andwhite
account; less a theory
than an unexamined hunch or borrowed idea.

An account that
reflects some in-depth and
personalized ideas; thestudent is making the work her own, going beyond the
given – there is supported theory here, but insufficient orinadequate argument or evidence.

Provide an explanation on your own. Provide thorough and justifiable accounts of phenomena, facts, and data. Fully
supported, verified, and justified.

Can perform
only with coaching or
relies on highly
scripted, singular
“plug-in” (algorithmic
and mechanical) skills,
procedures, or
approache

Able to perform
well with knowledge
and skill in a few key
contexts, with a limited
repertoire, flexibility, or
adaptability to diverse contexts

One can effectively use and adapt what they know in diverse contexts. Students demonstrate application knowledge by “using it, adapting it, and customizing it”

Has little or
no empathy beyond
intellectual awareness of
others; sees things
through own ideas and
feelings; ignores or is
threatened or puzzled by
different feelings,
attitudes, or views.

Has some
capacity and selfdiscipline
to “walk in
another’s shoes” but is
still primarily limited to
one’s own reactions and
attitudes; puzzled or put
out by different feelings or attitudes

Find value in what others might find odd, alien, or implausible; perceive sensitively on the basis of prior indirect experience. empathy involves the ability to "get inside" another's feelings, thoughts and world views. Consider the questions: how does it seem to you? What do they see that I don't? What do I need to experience if I am to fully understand?