Appendix C - Sample Rubric for Evaluating the Student Portfolios
Instructor Name:
Course:
Description of Assignment:
| Outcome | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learn the fundamental principles underlying the class |
Knows the appropriate definitions, theorems, or techniques, and uses them as required |
For the most part, uses the material taught in class correctly but with minor mistakes |
Has serious errors in understanding of the course content |
Does not know the course content at all |
| Use effective communication skills |
Well-written, clear, and uses appropriate sentence construction |
Fairly clear, but with some mistakes that do not affect the accuracy |
Significant mistakes that make it difficult to read or understand |
Mistakes that render the work incomprehensible |
| Know the difference between a valid and invalid argument |
Does not use invalid arguments and can recognize valid and invalid arguments |
Mostly recognizes invalid arguments |
Frequently tries to make arguments which are invalid, does not recognize mistakes |
Does not understand the difference between valid and invalid arguments |
| Develop problem-solving skills |
Student can do non- trivial problem solving, uses imagination and initiative to solve difficult problems |
Shows some spark, but gets stuck on difficult problems |
Can do only routine problems |
No problem solving skills |