iRubric: Rubric for Scale Exams

Never or rarely or cannot demonstrates scale at the assigned tempo

Performs scale at the assigned tempo or slightly under; student is able to self correct and mistakes only subtly interrupt the tempo

Performs scale at the assigned tempo with no mistakes; student is able to keep going and end at the correct time.

Does not alternate; uses thumb to play almost all notes; uses one finger to play notes.

Alternates fingers on treble strings, uses thumb on bass strings, and uses the correct plucking technique almost all of the time, with few mistakes. student is able to self correct

Alternates fingers on treble strings, uses thumb on bass strings, and uses the correct plucking technique all of the time, with no mistakes at the correct tempo with consistent timbre.