Unit 7 Assignment – Essay

Non Performing

Student did not submit the assignment

Non-proficient (1)

Essay inaccurately summarizes current state of selected category in the U.S.

Low Level Proficiency (2)

Elements of both Moderate Proficiency and Non-proficient are present

Moderate Proficiency (3)

Essay somewhat accurately summarizes current state of selected category in the U.S.

Moderately High Proficiency (4)

Elements of both High Proficiency and Moderate Proficiency are present

High Proficiency (5)

Essay accurately summarizes current state of selected category in the U.S.

Non Performing

Student did not submit the assignment

Non-proficient (1)

2 struggles are not identified and/or explained concisely.

Low Level Proficiency (2)

Elements of both Moderate Proficiency and Non-proficient are present

Moderate Proficiency (3)

2 struggles are identified and explained somewhat concisely.

Moderately High Proficiency (4)

Elements of both High Proficiency and Moderate Proficiency are present

High Proficiency (5)

2 struggles are identified and explained concisely.

Non Performing

Student did not submit the assignment

Non-proficient (1)

1 plausible solution are identified along with at least 1 advantage and 1 disadvantage.

Low Level Proficiency (2)

Elements of both Moderate Proficiency and Non-proficient are present

Moderate Proficiency (3)

1-2 plausible solutions are identified along with at least 1 advantage and 1 disadvantage to each.

Moderately High Proficiency (4)

Elements of both High Proficiency and Moderate Proficiency are present

High Proficiency (5)

3 plausible solutions are identified along with at least 1 advantage and 1 disadvantage to each.

Non Performing

Student did not submit the assignment

Non-proficient (1)

Student does not select a solution from their original 3 and does not provide sound rationale for the selection.

Low Level Proficiency (2)

Elements of both Moderate Proficiency and Non-proficient are present

Moderate Proficiency (3)

Student selects a solution from their original 3 and provides somewhat sound rationale for the selection.

Moderately High Proficiency (4)

Elements of both High Proficiency and Moderate Proficiency are present

High Proficiency (5)

Student selects the best solution from their original 3 and provides sound rationale for the selection.

Non Performing

Student did not submit the assignment

Non-proficient (1)

Spelling and grammar are inaccurate (3+ errors), standard American English and professional writing style not used (3+ errors), 2 pages or less, 3 or less references, APA formatted (3+ errors).

Low Level Proficiency (2)

Elements of both Moderate Proficiency and Non-proficient are present

Moderate Proficiency (3)

Spelling and grammar are mostly accurate (1-2 errors), standard American English and professional writing style used (1-2 errors), 3-4 pages, 4 references, APA formatted (1-2 errors).

Moderately High Proficiency (4)

Elements of both High Proficiency and Moderate Proficiency are present

High Proficiency (5)

Spelling and grammar are accurate, standard American English and professional writing style used, 5-7 pages, 3-5 references, APA formatted.