Description:
Total Possible Score: 14.00
Distinguished - Comprehensively analyzes the qualities of a teacher or educator discussed in the “Teacher vs. Educator” article.
Proficient - Analyzes the qualities of a teacher or educator discussed in the “Teacher vs Educator” article. The analysis is slightly underdeveloped.
Basic - Minimally analyzes the qualities of a teacher or educator discussed in the “Teacher vs Educator” article. The analysis is underdeveloped.
Below Expectations - Attempts to analyze the qualities of a teacher or educator discussed in the “Teacher vs Educator” article; however, the analysis is significantly underdeveloped.
Non-Performance - The analysis of the qualities of a teacher or educator discussed in the “Teacher vs Educator” article is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Distinguished - Comprehensively evaluates self against those qualities.
Proficient - Effectively evaluates self against those qualities. Minor details are missing.
Basic - Briefly evaluates self against those qualities. Relevant details are missing.
Below Expectations - Attempts to provide an evaluation of self against those qualities; however, significant details are missing.
Non-Performance - The evaluation of self against those qualities is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Distinguished – Thoroughly explains the examples that show the candidate’s qualities of a “great educator.” The examples are relevant and provide a vivid picture explaining how the candidate shows these qualities.
Proficient - Explains the examples that show the candidate’s qualities of a “great educator.” The examples are mostly relevant and provide a sufficiently clear picture explaining how the candidate show these qualities. Minor details are missing.
Basic – Minimally explains the examples that show the candidate’s qualities of a “great educator.” A few examples are somewhat unclear and/or irrelevant. Relevant details are missing.
Below Expectations - Attempts to explain the examples that show the candidate’s qualities of a “great educator;” however, the examples are entirely unclear and irrelevant, and significant details are missing.
Non-Performance - The explanation of the examples that show the candidate’s qualities of a “great educator” is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Distinguished - Demonstrates methodical application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is evident and easy to understand. Summaries, quotes, and/or paraphrases fit naturally into the sentences and paragraphs. Paper flows smoothly.
Proficient - Demonstrates sufficient application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is, for the most part, clear and easy to understand. There are some problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper flows somewhat smoothly.
Basic - Demonstrates a limited understanding of organization and presentation of content in written work. The purpose of the writing is somewhat evident but may not be integrated throughout the assignment. There are many problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly in all sections.
Below Expectations - Organization and presentation of content are extremely limited. The purpose of the writing is unclear. There is little or no blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly when read.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Distinguished - Clearly and comprehensively explains the issue to be considered, delivering all relevant information necessary for a full understanding.
Proficient - Clearly explains the issue to be considered, delivering enough relevant information for an adequate understanding.
Basic - Briefly explains the issue to be considered, delivering minimal information for a basic understanding.
Below Expectations - Briefly explains the issue to be considered, but may not deliver additional information necessary for a basic understanding.
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.