Score 4
This response shows understanding of the content, question, and/or problem. The response is insightful, integrates knowledge, and demonstrates powerful application.
- The application shows powerful evidence of higher order thinking skills.
- Concepts are accurate and well supported.
- There are no misconceptions.
- The response is comprehensive.
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Score 3
This response shows some understanding of the content, question, and/or problem. The response includes appropriate application that demonstrates evidence of higher order thinking skills.
- The application shows some evidence of higher order thinking skills.
- Concepts are accurate and supported.
- There are no interfering misconceptions.
- The response may not develop all parts equally.
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Score 2
This response shows knowledge of the content, question, and/or problem. The response is acceptable with some key ideas. The response shows little or no evidence of application.
- The response includes some basic ideas.
- The response provides little or no support.
- There are minimal misconceptions.
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Score 1
This response shows minimal knowledge of the content, question, and/or problem. The response is related to the question, but it is inadequate.
- The response includes incomplete or fragmented ideas or knowledge.
- There may be significant misconceptions.
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Score 0
The response is completely incorrect or irrelevant. There may be no response. |
Knowledge and Understanding indicate the degree to which the response reflects a grasp of the content, question, and/or problem presented in the stimulus. The response indicates mastery that progresses from knowledge to understanding.
Last Revised June 2001 |
