The Holistic Rubric
- Scale - a system of values with 3 to 7 points that specify the performance levels.
- Standards of excellence - for specified performance levels are accompanied by examples of student work or benchmarks for each level.
This template and the following rubric were developed for andutilized in a grade 10 English class:
Template for the Holistic Rubric
Performance Level #4 | Indicators |
Performance Level #3 | Indicators |
Performance Level #2 | Indicators |
Performance Level #1 | Indicators |
Holistic Rubric ModelLearning Log Responses
4 Exceptional | The response is very specific to the task. Information is accurate and response shows penetrating insight. The task is referred to in the answer. Writing is fluent and lively. Answer is concise and to the point. Conclusions and/or opinions are logical. Overall impression: complete and satisfactory. |
3 Good | The response refers to the task. Information is accurate. A logical conclusion or an opinion is offered. Writing is fluent but not interesting. The answer is lengthy rather than concise. |
2 Fair | The response refers to an unspecified task. Information provided is generally accurate but no insight is offered. There may or may not be a conclusion or an opinion. If one or the other is offered, there may be problems with accuracy and logic. |
1 Needs Improving | The response does not specify the task. Information may be missing or inaccurate. No insight is shared. Any conclusion or opinion offered may be judged to be off-task. There are problems with accuracy and logic. Overall impression: incomplete and unsatisfactory. |
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