Middle School Developmental Milestone Rubric

6th through 8th Graders

Name of Observer:
Mary Bridgers

School:
SEMS

Class and Grade Observed:

6th

Date of Observation:
11-16-16

Developmental Needs/Characteristics
Physical
Needs/Characteristics
Become a little more clumsy as
height and weight change
quickly

Observe
d

Not
Observe
d

Not
Applicabl
e

Comments

Not
Applicabl
e

Comments

Start showing uneven

development in skills like agility,
balance, strength and flexibility;
may be able to run fast, but not
gracefully
Have a difference between body
and brain growth; may be more
mature physically or emotionally
Experience fluctuations in basal
metabolism causing
restlessness and listlessness

Need more rest since much

energy is being used for growing

Mature at various rates of speed

Are highly physical

Overly concerned with bodily
changes and sexual
development

Lacking in good nutritional

habits

Developmental Needs/Characteristics
Intellectual

Observe
d

Needs/Characteristics

Are highly curious (Questions

things)

Prefer active to passive

learning experiences

Related to real-life problems

and situations (Want to

contribute and make money)

Egocentric (self-centered)

Begin developing a worldview,

including a basic set of values

Enjoy human behaviors

Not
Observe
d

Seek constant approval and

reinforcement

Intellectually curious about the

real world

Developmental Needs/Characteristics
Psychological
Needs/Characteristics

Observe
d

Not
Applicabl
e

Comments

Not
Applicabl
e

Comments

Erratic and inconsistent in

behavior
Highly sensitive to criticism

Not
Observe
d

Moody, restless, and selfcentered

Optimistic and hopeful

Bow to peer pressure to be liked

others; have experiences with
bullying

Experience mood swings

Seek independence
Emotionally vulnerable; highly
sensitive to the opinions of
others

Developmental Needs/Characteristics
Social
Needs/Characteristics

Observe
d

Rebellious towards authority

figures (i.e., parents, teachers,

Confused and frightened by new

school/social settings

Fiercely loyal to peer group

values

Often aggressive and

argumentive

Need frequent affirmation of

love from adults

Not
Observe
d

administrators)

Exhibits immature behavior

Tend to overreact when

criticized or embarrassed

Experiment with new identities

Developmental Needs/Characteristics
Moral & Ethical

Needs/Characteristics

Idealistic
Have strong sense of fairness

Observe
d

Not
Observe
d

Not
Applicabl
e

Comments

Reflective and introspective in

thought and feelings

Confront moral and ethical

questions head on

Ask large ambiguous questions

about the meaning of life

Show compassion for underdog

situations and environmental
issues

Slow to acknowledge own faults

Impatient with pace of change

and flaws

Comments:
Student was working on reading/writing assignment. Student appeared confused at times about
what to do, but then didnt complete the task when helped by the teacher. Student was very quiet,
but exhibited immature behavior for the grade level.
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Mary Bridgers

November 16, 2016

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