Rubrics - collaboration

Characteristics 4-Outstanding Never is publicly critical of Attitude the project or the work of others. Always has a positive attitude about the task(s). Contributions Routinely provides useful ideas when participating in the group and in classroom discussion. A definite leader who contributes a lot of effort. Willingly accepts and Duty fulfills individual role acceptance within the group. Consistently stays focused Focus on the on the task and what needs task to be done. Very selfdirected. Monitors group effectiveness Preparedness Routinely monitors the effectiveness of the group, and makes suggestions to make it more effective. Brings needed materials to class and is always ready to work. Work reflects this student's best efforts. 3-Good Rarely is publicly critical of the project or the work of others. Often has a positive attitude about the task(s). Usually provides useful ideas when participating in the group and in classroom discussion. A strong group member who tries hard! 2-Mediocre Occasionally is publicly critical of the project or the work of other members of the group. Usually has a positive attitude about the task(s). Sometimes provides useful ideas when participating in the group and in classroom discussion. A satisfactory group member who does what is required. 1-Poor Often is publicly critical of the project or the work of other members of the group. Often has a negative attitude about the task(s). Rarely provides useful ideas when participating in the group and in classroom discussion. May refuse to participate. Contributes to the group only when prompted. Rarely focuses on the task and what needs to be done. Lets others do the work.

Accepts and fulfills individual Contributes to the group with role within the group. occasional prompting. Focuses on the task and what needs to be done most of the time. Other group members can count on this person. Focuses on the task and what needs to be done some of the time. Other group members must sometimes nag, prod, and remind to keep this person on-task. Routinely monitors the Occasionally monitors the effectiveness of the group and effectiveness of the group and works to make the group more works to make the group more effective. effective. Almost always brings needed Almost always brings needed materials to class and is ready materials but sometimes needs to to work. settle down and get to work Work reflects a strong effort Work reflects some effort from from this student. this student.

Pride

Rarely monitors the effectiveness of the group and does not work to make it more effective. Often forgets needed materials or is rarely ready to get to work. Work reflects very little effort on the part of this student.

Problemsolving

Actively looks for and suggests solutions to problems. Provides work of the highest quality.

Refines solutions suggested by others.

Quality of Work

Provides high quality work.

Reaction to change

Sensitive to others Timemanagement

Work toward group Working with Others

Helps group identify necessary changes and encourages group action for change. Is sensitive to the feelings and learning needs of all group members. Routinely uses time well throughout the project to ensure things get done on time. Group does not have to adjust deadlines or work responsibilities because of this person\'s procrastination. Consistently and actively works toward group goals. Almost always listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others. Tries to keep people working well together.

Willingly participates in needed changes.

Does not suggest or refine Does not try to solve solutions, but is willing to try out problems or help others solutions suggested by others. solve problems. Lets others do the work. Provides work that occasionally Provides work that usually needs to be checked/redone by needs to be checked/redone other group members to ensure by others to ensure quality. quality. Participates in needed changes, Participates in needed with occasional prompting. changes when prompted and encouraged. Shows sensitivity to the feelings of others. Tends to procrastinate, but always gets things done by the deadlines. Group does not have to adjust deadlines or work responsibilities because of this person\'s procrastination. Needs occasional reminders to be sensitive to the feelings of others. Rarely gets things done by the deadlines AND group has to adjust deadlines or work responsibilities because of this person\'s inadequate time management. Works toward group goals only when prompted. Rarely listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others. Often is not a good team player.

Shows sensitivity to the feelings of others. Usually uses time well throughout the project, but may have procrastinated on one thing. Group does not have to adjust deadlines or work responsibilities because of this person\'s procrastination. Works toward group goals without prompting. Usually listens to, shares, with, and supports the efforts of others. Does not cause "waves" in the group.

Works toward group goals with occasional prompting. Often listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others, but sometimes is not a good team member.