reasoning_rubric.pdf

Reasoning Rubric
TRAIT Unacceptable (0-1) Acceptable (2-3) Excellent (4-5) Score
Identifies
Problem

Does not identify problem, is
confused, or identifies a different or
inappropriate problem; does not
state the problem at the beginning.

Identifies and responds to the main
problem and has only a basic
understanding of subsidiary,
embedded, or implicit aspects of the
problem.

Correctly identifies all aspects of
the problem and displays
recognition of subtleties and
nuances embedded in the problem.

Carries Out
Analysis

Does not do an analysis; does not
analyze issues that help to address
the problem identified; does not use
appropriate method, equation,
formula, or model, or has numerous
or fatal errors.

Some issues of relevance are
addressed in the analysis; uses
appropriate method, equation,
formula, or model, but has some
errors.

The majority of the issues which are
crucial to addressing the problem
identified are considered in the
analysis; uses appropriate method,
equation, formula, or model, and
has no significant errors.

Draws
Implications and
Insights from
Analysis

Does not understand the
implications of analytical results;
does not provide insights from
analysis.

Has basic understanding of
implications of analytical results and
provides at least one insight from
analysis.

Identifies at least two implications
of analytical results and provides
detailed insights from analysis.

Recommends an
Action(s)

Does not recommend an action or
recommends an action which does
not address the problem identified.

Recommends at least one action that
addresses the problem identified.
Recommended actions may only
partially address the problem
identified.

Recommends one or more specific,
clearly explained actions that
completely address the problem
identified.

Supports
Recommended
Action(s)

Recommends an action not
supported by analysis. The use of
analytical results to support
recommended actions may have
numerous or fatal errors.

Recommends an action supported by
analytical results. The use of
analytical results to support
recommended actions may feature
some omissions or errors.

Support for recommended actions
will be based on the appropriate and
insightful use of analytical results.
Where appropriate, uses analytical
results to identify and weigh the key
benefits, costs, and risks of
recommended actions.

09/11/2009 Revised Total: _______