General grading information

I thought it would be helpful to give you an example of a general rubric I am using for achieving a letter grade in my class.

Each assignment in a marking period is worth up to 10 points.  In most cases, simply completing the assignment and demonstrating an effort to meet the requirements demonstrated in class will earn full points.  Students who do not demonstrate an effort to meet the requirements will receive up to fie points, and failure to complete the assignment and/or show it to Mr. Dubuque will result in a 0.

The vast majority of students receive a 10.  It is my desire that all student's get an A in my class.  However, some students do receive a 5 because the work is incomplete or they do not show an attempt to complete the required elements.  Usually this is due to the student not using class time wisely.

Here is an example of a rubric for my 7th grade "Shape Design" project:

Required elements:
Craftsmanship, Motion, Focus Point, Color

0-10 points

0 points:

Student will receive a 0 if they do not show the finished project to Mr. Dubuque or if the work turned in does not demonstrate a significant amount of completion.

1-5 points: The student does not meet some or all of the required elements

6-10 points: The student meets or exceeds the required elements.

Craftmanship: This element concerns the level of care taken in creating the project. Your shapes are well drawn and fully colored individually and completely. You have remained within the lines and your work has a high level of quality.

Motion: The elements in your design lead the eye around the page.

Focus Point: There is an obvious point of focus in your design. One single area stands out as the "most important"

Color: You used a wide variety of colors and you demonstrate an attempt to use the "circular" shading effect as demonstrated in class.

All of my assignments have a similar breakdown and grading scale.

Hope that helps.

Mr. Dubuque