Homework Rubric

Category	Exemplary – 9.5	Proficient – 8.5	Satisfactory – 7.5	Limited - 5	Score
Content/Answers	The student has mastered the content of the assignment. All questions are attempted and answered correctly. There are NO significant historical errors.	The student has demonstrated proficiency on the assignment. All questions are attempted. There is no more than one significant historical error.	The student has demonstrated satisfactory performance on the assignment. Most questions are attempted. There may be no more than three significant historical errors.	The student has demonstrated satisfactory performance on the assignment. Some questions are attempted. There are more than three historical errors.
Depth of Content/Application	The answer expresses mastery of understanding the scope of the question. The answer goes beyond the definition and expresses a thorough understanding of the broader context of the question.	The answer expresses proficiency of understanding the scope of the question. The answer goes beyond the definition and expresses an understanding of the broader context of the question.	The answer expresses satisfactory understanding of the scope of the question. The answer gives a definition and hints at an understanding of the broader context of the question.	The answer expresses limited understanding of the scope of the question. The answer gives a simple definition only.
Mechanics: This Applies to Any Written Assignments, Including Essays, Short Answers, Paragraph Responses	The product demonstrates mastery of grammar, spelling, and diction rules. There is no more than one mistake in any of these areas.	The product demonstrates proficiency in grammar, spelling, and diction rules. There are no more than two mistakes in any of these areas.	The product demonstrates a satisfactory understanding of grammar, spelling, and diction rules. There are no more than four mistakes in any of these areas.	The product demonstrates a limited understanding of grammar, spelling, and diction rules. There are more than four mistakes in any of these areas.

A grade of 100% is possible, when the assignment demonstrates an “over the top” effort – your answers are clearly and thoroughly examined and explained. These will be noted by a grade of 4+ on your homework.

As noted on your syllabus, late homework that is accepted will automatically receive a grade of “1.”

Total Points: __________ Average: __________