iRubric: Final Exam rubric

--Student completely misinterprets the questions.
--Merely selects key words or phrases from the task.
--Shows no evidence of having read the text and handouts.

--Student misinterprets the task or fails to address part of the task.
--Presents one simple idea or detail.
--Provides no expanded explanation.
--Does not clearly answer the question.

--Student provides some text reference which may be incorrect or provides a general explanation that omits specific links to the text.
--May focus on irrelevant or minor details.
--May simply retell the story or passage.
--May imply topic details by relating life experiences, or by identifying concepts in the passage.
--May reflect partial knowledge of topic.

--Student may synthesize information but lacks specific information and references in their answers.

--Provides a simple but accurate explanations.
--Makes relevant use of text to support or explain.
--Draws appropriate conclusions that may be elaborated.
--Writing reflect general knowledge of topic.

--Student synthesizes the information and
--Draws logical and appropriate conclusions that are elaborated in their answers.
--Makes relevant and controlled use of the text.
--Provides appropriate details and accurate explanations.
--Writing reflects accurate knowledge of subject matter.