ISN+Rubrics

I use composition notebooks. I hate 3-ring binders.

My notebooks are usually 50% of their class grade. The other 50% are assessments. They keep all notes, assignments, labs, etc. in their notebook.

Correctness 4 - Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the subject matter 3 - Demonstrates a general awareness of concepts 2 - Demonstrates a limited awareness of concepts 1 - Demonstrates a minimal understanding in discussion of concepts

Higher-Order thinking 4 - Contains elaboration, extension, and/or evidence of higher-order thinking and relevant prior knowledge 3 - Some evidence of elaboration, extension, higher-order thinking, and relevant prior knowledge 2 - Limited evidence of elaboration, extension, higher-order thinking or relevant prior knowledge 1 - Little to no evidence of elaboration, extension, higher-order thinking, or relevant prior knowledge

Scientific vocabulary 4 - Strong use of scientific terminology; defined terms 3 - Acceptable vocabulary; majority of scientific terms defined 2 - Simplistic vocabulary; few scientific words defined 1 - Inappropriate vocabulary

Organization 4 - bound notebook, neat, in order, tabs visible, table of contents 3 - four of the previous requirements 2 - three of the previous requirements 1 - two or less of the previous requirements

Grammar 4 - Strong control of English Conventions 3 - Minor errors with English Conventions have little to no effect on communication 2 - Errors in English Conventions are disproportionate to length and interferes with communication 1 - Errors in English Conventions interfere with communication

Grade A 20-18, B 17-15, C 14-12, D 11-9, F 8-0

I use 3-subject or 5-subject Mead 5-Star Notebooks. The ISN counts for 25% of their quarterly grade.

My rubric looks like this:

Overall Organization/Neatness: 25 points: Work is very organized; pages are attached securely; left side/ right side order in tact; pages are numbered 20 points: Work is organized; pages are loose; left side/right side order in tact; pages are numbered 15 points: Work is a little confusing; left side/right side order in tact; pages are numbered 10 points: Work has little order; left side/right side order in tact; no page numbers 5 points: Work has no order; pages are missing; left side/right side order is not correct; No page numbers

Completeness for Right Side: 25 points: All work is clear, complete, detailed. Anyone could use as study guide. 20 points: Most work is done, but some assignments are missing. 15 points: Work and notes are mostly done, but 3-4 assignments are missing. 10 points: Work and notes are partially done; 5-6 assignments are missing. 5 points: Much of the work is missing or unreadable

Completeness for Left Side: 25 points: Work is clear, focused, reveals personal reflection. 20 points: Work is clear, focused, reflective. 1-2 assignments missing. 15 points: Work is sufficient and reflective. 3-4 assignments missing. 10 points: Work is sparse, but shows reflection. 5-6 assignments missing. 5 points: left side is incomplete or not reflective.

Follows Assignment Directions: 25 points: directions consistently followed 20 points: Directions usually followed 15 points: Directions not always followed 10 points: Directions inconsistently followed 5 points: Directions are not followed

Effort: 25 points: Student put exceptional effort into ISN. Color is included and goes beyond minimum expectations. 20 points: Student has put effort into ISN. Color is included; most details go beyond minimum expectations. 15 points: Student has put some effort into ISN. Color is included and details meet minimum expectations. 10 points: Student put little effort into ISN. Color is rarely included and few details meet minimum expectations. 5 points: Student has put little effort into ISN. Color is not included and details are incomplete.