Presidential Report Card Rubric

Honors Modern American History – Mr. Tengowski

Category / Excellent / Good - Average / Average - Poor / Get a Clue / Self / Mr. T
Evidence (10 Points)
The evidence used to support assigned grades is logical and accurate. / (10 Points)
The evidence presented is extremely and undeniably logical and 100% historically accurate. / (9-8 Points)
The evidence presented is mostly logical and there may be a minor issue with accuracy. / (7-6 Points)
The evidence presented is somewhat logical and there may be a major issue with accuracy. / (5-0 Points)
I don’t remember covering this in class or ever hearing about this…
Grading (4 Points)
The assigned grades accurately reflect the President’s achievements and/or failures in each category. / (4 Points)
The assigned grades are undeniably accurate and fair. / (3 Points)
The assigned grades are mostly accurate and fair. / (2 Points)
The assigned grades are somewhat accurate and fair. / (1 Point)
The Dean of Students would like to discuss your grading policies.
Professionalism (2 Points)
There should be no errors in grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, etcetera. In addition, the report card is neat, presentable, and the student obviously takes pride in their work. / (2 Points)
There are no errors in grammar (etc.), and the report card is extremely neat and presentable. / (1.5 Points)
There may be a minor error in grammar (etc.) and the report card is acceptably neat and presentable. / (1 Point)
There is a serious and/or numerous errors in grammar (etc.), and the report card is too sloppy. / (.5 Points)
You might have done this during lunch on the due date. That looks like a mac & cheese stain.
Instructions/Requirements (2 Points)
The student accurately followed all instructions and completed all requirements. / (2 Points)
All instructions and requirements are completed. / (1.5 Points)
Most instructions and requirements are completed. / (1 Point)
Some instructions and requirements are completed. / (.5 Points)
I would be willing to bet that you lost the instructions sheet and/or rubric.
Creativity (2 Points)
The report card is highly original and creative. / (2 Points)
The report card is highly original and creative. Deep thought is evident. / (1.5 Points)
The report card is original and creative. Acceptable level of thought is evident. / (1 Point)
The report card is somewhat original and creative. Some thought is evident. / (.5 Points)
It’s hard to be creative in 5 minutes.

Total /20 Points