Distinguished - Completely and accurately fills in the blanks for each of the developmental theories provided in the table in the online classroom.

Proficient - Completely fills in the blanks for each of the developmental theories provided in the table in the online classroom. Minor inaccuracies are present.

Basic - Fills in the blanks for most of the developmental theories provided in the table in the online classroom. Several inaccuracies are present.

Below Expectations - Fills in the blanks for some of the developmental theories provided in the table in the online classroom. Significant inaccuracies are present.

Non-Performance - This portion of the assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Provides entirely appropriate and relevant examples of each theory from experience or the textbook.

Proficient - Provides mostly appropriate and relevant examples of each theory from experience or the textbook. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Provides somewhat appropriate and relevant examples of each theory from experience or the textbook. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to provide examples of each theory from experience or the textbook; however, the examples are not appropriate, are unclear, and are missing significant details.

Non-Performance - The examples from experience or the textbook are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly describes the ideal theory of child development, combining the elements that encapsulate personal beliefs and experiences.

Proficient - Describes the ideal theory of child development, combining the elements that encapsulate personal beliefs and experiences. The description is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Describes the ideal theory of child development, somewhat combining the elements that encapsulate personal beliefs and experiences. The description is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe the ideal theory of child development; however, the description is significantly underdeveloped and the connection to personal beliefs and experiences is unclear.

Non-Performance - The description of the ideal theory of child development is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment 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.