Little evidence understanding content and skill development
2 pts
Some evidence of understanding content and skill development
2.5 pts
Significant evidence of learning, but has not yet mastered content or skill
3 pts
Knows it, can do it, can apply it, general mastery
3.5 pts
Knows it at a higher level, can do it well, can apply it masterfully
4 pts
Does the writing show understanding of the concept you're writing about?
Can anyone reading it understand the points you are making?