Lesson 1: Philanthropy of the Founding Fathers—Alive and Well Today?
Handout 2

Rubric for Group Discussion Standard

4 POINTS:

  • Student supported position with a clear, in-depth reasoned application of Core Democratic Values.
  • Student participated in the discussion by making many highly relevant, insightful and complex statements throughout the discussion.
  • Student responded appropriately at all times and made a concerted effort to invite and acknowledge the contributions of others.
  • Student asked in-depth questions that kept the discussion on track.
3 POINTS:

  • Student supports position with an application of Core Democratic Values.
  • Student participated in discussion by making relevant statements.
  • Student responded appropriately at all times.
  • Student asked pertinent questions.
2 POINTS:

  • Student identifies Core Democratic Values but can not apply them to support their position.
  • Student participates in discussion but statements were only marginally relevant.
  • Student responds inappropriately but made some appropriate comments.
  • Questions posed were either marginally relevant or inappropriate.
0 POINTS:

  • Student does not identify nor support position with Core Democratic Values.
  • Student did not make any relevant statements during the discussion.
  • Student responded inappropriately and made no appropriate comments OR did not take part in the discussion.
  • Student asked no questions or the questions were irrelevant or inappropriate.