TPS 6th-12th Social Studies Rubric

Criteria 1 Beginning
Historical context and/or prompt are copied to serve as the thesis Facts are stated as a simple list Order and structure are not present

Thesis and Essay Development

Thesis is attempted, but unclear Details are present but limited Order and structure reduce effectiveness

Thesis is present and addresses the task Details are included and provide support for the thesis Order and structure are satisfactory

Thesis with subtopics directly addresses the task Details are thoroughly developed and provide complete support for the thesis Order and structure enhance effectiveness

Content Relevance

Prior knowledge is inaccurate or irrelevant Documents are misunderstood or there is no reference to documents

Prior knowledge is limited Minimal references to or limited understanding of documents

Includes prior knowledge that is mostly accurate and relevant Shows a satisfactory understanding of the documents

Relevant prior knowledge is included and is entirely accurate Advanced understanding of the documents with explicit reference to or internal citation provided

Historical Thinking

Analysis and synthesis of relevant information (prior knowledge or documents) is incomplete or irrelevant

Analysis and synthesis of relevant information (prior knowledge or documents) is attempted but limited

Analysis and synthesis of relevant information (prior knowledge or documents) is satisfactory

Analysis and synthesis of information is thorough and relevant and accurately expands the prompt

Revised 6/13/12

NOTE: 0 Rating -- Task either not attempted or very little or no effort was demonstrated to complete the task.

2 Developing

3 Proficient

4 - Advanced