History of the Americas/Topics in 20th Century Standards and Rubrics

Students will be assessed on the following six, equally valued objectives:

A.  Demonstrate accurate detailed in-depth knowledge and understanding of key historical terms and concepts

Level of what a student knows and can do. / Goals / NC Wise Score
7 / Work demonstrates:
a.  an understanding of the philosophical and geographic origins of the term or concept
b.  a knowledge of key individuals in the development, or use of term or concept
c.  use of specific, real world examples from multiple countries
d.  knowledge of how term or concept influences the history of specific country or region
e.  detailed knowledge of how term or concept functions in different countries or regions
f.  in depth knowledge of how term or concept in one region effects other countries or regions
g.  ability to identify related terms or concepts within a larger historical framework. / 100
6 / Fails to demonstrate one of the goals above (as indicated) / 96
5 / Fails to demonstrate two goals above (as indicated) / 92
4 / Fails to demonstrate three goals above (as indicated) / 88
3 / Fails to demonstrate four goals above (as indicated) / 84
2 / Fails to demonstrate five goals above (as indicated) / 80
1 / Fails to demonstrate six goals above (as indicated) / 77
NS / Fails to demonstrate any goals above. / 60
Rubric Score / Performance Demonstrates / Letter Grade Awarded / Grade Book Entry
7 / Excellence / A+ / 100
6 / Mastery / A / 96
5 / Polish / B+ / 92
4 / College Readiness / B / 88
3 / Accomplishment / C+ / 84
2 / Proficiency / C / 80
1 / Competency / C- / 77
NS / Inadequacy (Failing) / F / 60