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Unit 2 US Foreign Relations Brief Performance Assessment

*Recognize that if you desire to earn a 4 (Advanced), you must meet the points of emphasis in Proficient plus most of the criteria outlined in Advanced.
Skills
Comprehension

4 - Advanced
3 - Proficient
2 - Developing
I include terminology and
I include terminology learned I include terminology
information learned on my own
in unit 2 and effectively
and/or information learned
*To achieve a 4.5 I illustrate
(cited if necessary) and
incorporate it into my
in unit 2 but occasionally
how references and information
applicable to the unit; I
existing knowledge
incorrectly define and/or
are interrelated with the
effectively incorporate this
I address the 4 categories of
utilize it.
terminology (Big picture
relevant information into my
foreign policy, economics,
I address at least 3 of the
connections)
claims.
military and history using
categories but may be
valid accurate information
weakly supported with
and evidence
evidence. I may use some
inaccurate information.
Analysis
I develop a complex foreign
I demonstrate knowledge of I only show a partial
policy plan for the US that
how beliefs and values affect
understanding of how
*To achieve a 4.5 I not only
addresses the challenges we face
the policies the US pursues in
beliefs and values affect the
identify but analyze new
in todays globalized world and
different areas throughout my
policies the US pursues in
counterarguments of the foreign
analyze its potential outcome
analysis.
different areas
policy option I believe should be
and effects.
I effectively analyze WHY
I attempt to analyze WHY
the basis of US foreign policy
I effectively identify and refute
the US should follow certain
the US should follow certain
counterarguments to my foreign
policies that are highlighted in
policies but my information
policy plan.
my plan.
and claims may be
somewhat confusing OR
misinterpreted.

Evaluation & Transfer

*To achieve a 4.5 I effectively

incorporate references and
examples not mentioned in
class.

My foreign policy
claims include different points
view of both the US as well as
other countries and develops
reasoning and evidence.
I consistently and effectively
integrate a variety of wellchosen references that support
my claims (Historical, current
events, personal etc.)

My claims demonstrate

my understanding of the
topic. I explain and show the
reason for each idea used to
support my claims.
I make connections between
my claims and the evidence I
provide that clearly shows the
implications of this foreign
policy on the United States.

1 Needs Improvement
I do not use terminology used
in unit 2 OR I make numerous
mistakes in my use of the
terminology.
I fail to address more than 2 of
the categories and frequently
give inaccurate information OR
lack the use of evidence.

My claims are confusing,

OR only partly show that I

understand the topic. I
mainly summarize the
information instead of
explaining how my ideas

relate to my claims.
I attempted to make
connections but connections
are weak OR superficial.

* Any 0s in a category will indicate that the expectations of the assignment were not sufficiently attempted.
**Plagiarism will NOT be tolerated!! Please see the student handbook for PAs guidelines on plagiarism.

I mainly list and identify values

and beliefs as well as polices
the US should pursue but fail
to make connections.
I only show a partial
understanding of the material
and may give inaccurate
information.

I mainly list information rather

than connect it to my claims.
OR I make irrelevant
connections between my claims
and ideas.
I use evidence or references
that are inaccurate or
misinterpreted OR contradict
my claims.