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CATEGORY

5

4

4

2

Content

Shows a full understanding of the topic.

Shows a good understanding of the topic.

Shows a good understanding of parts of the topic.

Does not seem to understand the topic very well.

Visuals

Any visual aids used were helpful in comprehending the issue being discussed.

Some of the visual aids were helpful in comprehending the issue being discussed.

Few of the visual aids were helpful in comprehending the issue being discussed.

None of the visual aids were helpful in comprehending the issue being discussed.

Commentary

The student demonstrated that they had complete knowledge of the significance of the issue being presented. Their comments were insightful, mature and/or original.

The student demonstrated that they had a proficient knowledge of the significance of the issue being presented. Their comments were articulate and concise.

The student demonstrated a satisfactory comprehension of the issue being presented. There may have been a too little information presented, or too much presented to arrive at the comments they raised. They were able to demonstrate a general comprehension of the issue presented.

The students attempt at commentary is so scant or confusing that it is difficult to comprehend what they are trying to conclude. No connections are made between what is reported and what is concluded.