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Short Answer Exam Writing Grading Rubric 
When writing your one paragraph short answer for the exam, this is what your answer will be graded on.
Rubric Code: PXXX5WW
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Subject: Science  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Powered by iRubric Short Answer Paragraph
  Poor (D/F)

0 pts

Fair (C)

1 pts

Above Average (B)

2 pts

Excellent (A)

3 pts

Grammar & Spelling
2 pts

Students need to demonstrate proper grammatical skills in writing.

Poor (D/F)

Paragraph has many grammatical and spelling errors.
Fair (C)

Paragraph has more than three grammatical and spelling errors.
Above Average (B)

Paragraph has one or two grammatical and spelling errors.
Excellent (A)

Paragraph does not have any grammatical or spelling errors.
Content
2 pts

The content of the paragraph should answer the question and demonstrate both understanding and depth of phototropism.

Poor (D/F)

Question was not fully addressed in the answer. Did not provide details to support their answer.
Fair (C)

Question was addressed but not answered very well. Sentences were short with no explanation.
Above Average (B)

Question was addressed and answered somewhat adequately, as sentences were longer in length with some ex plantation. Provided a few general details and included one or two specific details.
Excellent (A)

Question was answered correctly with details. Sentences provided full details and explanations. Demonstrated both understanding and depth of subject/topic.










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