Sample Student Portfolio Rubric
Points |
Required items |
Concepts |
Reflection/Critique |
Overall Presentation |
90-100 |
All required items are included, with a significant number of additions. |
Items clearly demonstrate that the desired learning outcomes for the term have been achieved. The student has gained a significant understanding of the concepts and applications. |
Reflections illustrate the ability to effectively critique work, and to suggest constructive practical alternatives. |
Items are clearly introduced, well organized, and creatively displayed, showing connection between items. |
75-89 |
All required items are included, with a few additions. |
Items clearly demonstrate most of the desired learning outcomes for the term. The student has gained a general understanding of the concepts and applications. |
Reflections illustrate the ability to critique work, and to suggest constructive practical alternatives. |
Items are introduced and well organized, showing connection between items. |
60-75 |
All required items are included. |
Items demonstrate some of the desired learning outcomes for the term. The student has gained some understanding of the concepts and attempts to apply them. |
Reflections illustrate an attempt to critique work, and to suggest alternatives. |
Items are introduced and somewhat organized, showing some connection between items. |
40-59 |
A significant number of required items are missing. |
Items do not demonstrate basic learning outcomes for the term. The student has limited understanding of the concepts. |
Reflections illustrate a minimal ability to critique work. |
Items are not introduced and lack organization. |
0 |
No work submitted |
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Based on Pierette Pheeney, in The Science Teacher, October 1998.