CLASS PARTICIPATION RUBRIC

Excellent

A/A-

Good/Fair

B+/C

Needs Improvement

C-/F

Preparedness

Has notebook, reading material, and homework open at the start of every class;

Shows familiarity with topic at hand and willingness to contribute to class learning

Has not missed a homework assignment

Consistently has notebook, reading material, and homework in class;

May lack familiarity with some topics or be somewhat unprepared to contribute to class learning at times

Has missed 2-3 homework

assignments

Lacks materials or homework on a consistent basis;

Is unprepared to participate in class activities

Has missed more than

3 assignments

Whole Class Discussion

Contributes at least 1 time a day to whole class discussion with relevant, insightful comments; challenges

Instructor/classmates with thoughtful questions

Listens thoughtfully to classmates at all times;

Actively takes notes from the board and from classmates' comments

Contributes at least 3 times per week to whole class discussion; some comments may be off topic, but clear effort is shown;

Listens thoughtfully to classmates

Actively takes notes, writing at least what is on the board

Makes off-topic, sporadic, or no contributions to class discussions;

Has spoken little during the semester- only when called upon by the teacher;

Behavior may be disruptive to the class atmosphere;

Fails to take notes

Small Group Discussion

Actively participates in group discussions, often taking roles of note-taker & leader;

Takes notes on all group discussions

Is a leader when it comes to projects; possesses excellent follow through

Participates in group discussions with relevant comments;

Takes notes on most group discussions

Great to work with in group projects- but not really a leader. Does what they are told and does it well.

Fails to share ideas, disrupts group dynamics, hinders group's reaching goals

Fails to take notes

Difficult to work with-

Overbearing, not dependable; distracting and easily distracted

Class Spirit

Volunteers for special tasks; promotes class unity; takes initiative in class activities; contributes to positive community through prayer and personal sharing

Promotes class unity; contributes to positive community at times through prayer and personal sharing on an occasional basis.

Shows little or no interest in class; fails to contribute to community in positive way

Effort

I put in my very best effort all of the time in Religion class, and I am proud and satisfied with the effort I invested

I put my very best effort most of the time in Religion class, and I am generally satisfied with my efforts

I did the minimum I had to do in Religion class and I know that I can do better