HOLISTIC CRITICAL THINKING SCORING RUBRIC

4
Consistently does all or almost all of the following: Accurately interprets evidence,
statements, graphics, questions, etc. Identifies the salient arguments (reasons and
claims) pro and con. Thoughtfully analyzes and evaluates major alternative points of
view. Draws warranted, judicious, non-fallacious conclusions. Justifies key results
and procedures, explains assumptions and reasons. Fair-mindedly follows where
evidence and reasons lead.

3
Does most or many of the following: Accurately interprets evidence, statements,
graphics, questions, etc.Identifies relevant arguments (reasons and claims) pro and
con.Offers analyses and evaluations of obvious alternative points of view. Draws
warranted, non-fallacious conclusions. Justifies some results or procedures, explains
reasons. Fair-mindedly follows where evidence and reasons lead.

2
Does most or many of the following: Misinterprets evidence, statements, graphics,
questions, etc.Fails to identify strong, relevant counter-arguments. Ignores or
superficially evaluates obvious alternative points of view. Draws unwarranted or
fallacious conclusions. Justifies few results or procedures, seldom explains reasons.
Regardless of the evidence or reasons, maintains or defends views based on self-
interest or preconceptions.

1
Consistently does all or almost all of the following: Offers biased interpretations of
evidence, statements, graphics, questions, information, or the points of view of
others. Fails to identify or hastily dismisses strong, relevant counter-arguments.
Ignores or superficially evaluates obvious alternative points of view. Argues using
fallacious or irrelevant reasons, and unwarranted claims. Does not justify results or
procedures, nor explain reasons. Regardless of the evidence or reasons, maintains
or defends views based on self-interest or preconceptions. Exhibits close-
mindedness or hostility to reason.
 ANALYTIC RUBRIC FOR JOURNAL WRITING

Task Description: (Teacher may explain specific assignment in this space.)

ht weig Exemplary Accomplished Developing

Criteria
Yes Yes, but No, but
Detailed explanation Clear explanation of Somewhat clear
of experience experience explanation of
Specific descriptors of Objective experience
Retelling of observations during observation of Somewhat objective
20%
Experience experience experience observation of
Writing is highly Organization is experience
organized with clear and easy to Minimal organization
logical sequence follow
Reflections/ Reflects well on own Reflects on own Some reflection on
Personal 20% work work own work
Response Provides many Provides examples Provides few
examples examples
Relevance to Student listens well in Student listens in Makes minimal
Classroom different contexts; class; relates some reference to what is
Concepts or 20% relates observations observations to heard in class or to
Personal to classroom classroom concepts personal experience
Experience concepts and/or and/or personal
personal experiences experiences
Makes many Makes inferences Some inferences are
inferences most of the time made
Analysis of Comprehends deeper Usually Comprehends surface
20% meanings comprehends level meaning
Experience
High level of critical deeper meanings Minimal critical
thinking expressed Some critical thinking expressed
thinking expressed
Obvious, detailed Acceptable effort on Some effort on
Effort on effort on assignment all parts of the assignment
20%
Assignment Neat, legible assignment Readable handwriting
handwriting Legible handwriting
Assignment Score ______________ + Bonus ______________ = Final Score
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