Distinguished - Clearly defines the terms informal and formal assessment, and provides at least three relevant examples of each type of assessment.

Proficient - Defines the terms informal and formal assessment, and provides three relevant examples of each type of assessment. Minor details are missing or slightly unclear.

Basic - Somewhat defines the terms informal and formal assessment, and provides three examples of each type of assessment. Relevant details are missing and/or unclear.

Below Expectations - Attempts to define the terms informal and formal assessment and provide at least two examples of each type of assessment; however, significant details are missing and unclear.

Non-Performance - The definition of the terms informal and formal assessment with at least three relevant examples of each is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively explains how statistical concepts and terms provided with assessment results are used to inform the planning and development of an Individualized Education Program (IEP including a highly accurate description the following terms: mean, median, mode, frequency distributions, standard deviation, validity, reliability, and the normal curve.

Proficient - Explains how statistical concepts and terms provided with assessment results are used to inform the planning and development of an Individualized Education Program (IEP including an accurate description of the following terms: mean, median, mode, frequency distributions, standard deviation, validity, reliability, and the normal curve. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Partially explains how statistical concepts and terms provided with assessment results are used to inform the planning and development of an Individualized Education Program (IEP including a description of the following terms: mean, median, mode, frequency distributions, standard deviation, validity, reliability, and the normal curve. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain how statistical concepts and terms provided with assessment results are used to inform the planning and development of an Individualized Education Program (IEP); however, the explanation does not includes all of the following terms: mean, median, mode, frequency distributions, standard deviation, validity, reliability, and the normal curve, and significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The explanation for how statistical concepts and terms provided with assessments are used to inform the planning and development of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively summarizes current research supporting the use of both informal and formal assessments as one way to reduce the likelihood of bias in assessments.

Proficient - Summarizes current research supporting the use of both informal and formal assessments as one way to reduce the likelihood of bias in assessments. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Partially summarizes current research supporting the use of both informal and formal assessments as one way to reduce the likelihood of bias in assessments. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to summarize current research supporting the use of both informal and formal assessments as one way to reduce the likelihood of bias in assessments; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The summary of current research supporting the use of both formal and informal assessments as one way to reduce the likelihood of bias in assessments is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Autonomously synthesizes or draws conclusions by combining examples, facts, or theories from multiple disciplines. 

Proficient - Autonomously correlates examples, facts, or theories from multiple disciplines.

Basic - Attempts to correlate examples, facts, or theories from multiple disciplines.

Below Expectations - Displays inconsistent examples, facts, or theories from multiple disciplines.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Uses appropriate, pertinent, and persuasive content to discover and develop sophisticated ideas within the context of the discipline, shaping the work as a whole.

Proficient - Uses appropriate and pertinent content to discover ideas within the context of the discipline, shaping the work as a whole.

Basic - Uses appropriate and pertinent content but does not apply it toward discovering or developing ideas. Overall, content assists in shaping the written work.

Below Expectations - Uses content, though it may be unrelated or inappropriate to the topic. Content does not contribute toward the development of the written work and may distract the reader from its purpose.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.

Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understand.

Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors which may slightly distract the reader.

Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors which distract the reader.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.

Proficient - Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors. 

Basic - Exhibits limited knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements. 

Below Expectations - Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as APA.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - The length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages. 

Proficient - The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages. 

Basic - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of correctly formatted pages.

Below Expectations - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of correctly formatted pages.   

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Proficient - Uses the required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Basic - Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly.

Below Expectations - Uses an inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Provides the minimum number of body paragraphs, supporting evidence, and explanation. The significance and importance of the ideas are included.

Proficient - Provides the minimum number of body paragraphs with some supporting evidence and explanation. The significance and importance of the ideas are included, but this area is not fully developed.

Basic - Provides some or all body paragraphs, but they do not contain developed supporting evidence, explanation and/or significance and importance of the ideas.

Below Expectations - Provides some or all body paragraphs, which lack supporting evidence and explanation. The significance and importance of the ideas are not included. 

Non-Performance - The body paragraphs are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.