iRubric: Science CER rubric

The claim shows that the student does not understand the topic.

It may be:
Vague
Incomplete
Missing more than one portion

The claim shows a partial understanding of the topic.

It may:
Only partially answer the question or takes both sides of the issue.
Vague
Partially correct
Somewhat incomplete

The claim shows a thorough understanding of the topic.

It:
Relates completely to the topic
Presents complete thoughts
Is correct
Is reasonable

The claim shows a deep understanding of the topic.

It:
Responds directly to the topic
Establish a good idea that shows insight or good perception
Explains with a high level of thought and understanding

Reasoning does not explain the relationship between the evidence and the claim or topic.

It may:
Be hard to follow because the ideas do not connect to each other.
Unreasonable
Incorrect
Vague
Not related to the claim
Ignores many pieces of evidence
No evidence mentioned

Reasoning partially explains the relationship between the evidence and the claim.

It may:
Be somewhat difficult to follow
Be vague
Be unclear in its relationship
Only partially correct
Be not entirely based on science.
Unrelated to the topic

Reasoning decently explains the connection between the evidence and the claim or topic.

It may:
Make sense
Be easy to follow
Connect the evidence to the claim clearly
Explains each piece of evidence
Reasoning is correct
Reasoning connects to the real world.

Reasoning clearly and insightfully explains the relationship between the evidence and the claim.

It may:
Smoothly glide from one reason to the next
Be interesting
Include interesting connections to the evidence
Thoroughly explains every piece of evidence
Show a deep understanding of the whole topic
Really strongly related to the real world.