Grading

1 = Unacceptable

2=

Needs  Revision

3 =

Meets Standard

4 = Exemplary

Score

Communication

Holistic

The work is difficult

to follow and is confusing.

The work needs clarification and other revision.

The work is easy to follow and understand.

The work is extremely clear and easy to understand.

Mechanics

(Grammar

Punctuation

Spelling

Etc…)

The work contains 5 or more minor errors and some major errors.

The work contains 3-4 minor errors and no major errors.

The work contains 1-2 minor errors and no major errors.

The work contains no major or minor errors.

Style

(Word choice

Sentence structure, etc…)

The style is characterized by poor structure and limited vocabulary and inappropriate word choice.

The style is characterized by some variation but limited vocabulary and poor word choice.

The style is characterized by effective structure and solid vocabulary and accurate word choice.

The style is characterized by highly varied structure, vivid vocabulary and accurate word choice.

Answers to mathematical questions

The writer does not answer the questions.

The writer provides imprecise mathematical answers.

The writer provides reasonable mathematical answers.

The writer provides precise mathematical answers.