Class Discussion Rubric by Rich Slatta

Performance Level Pts Behavior/ Performance
Superior [Bloom 4-6*: Analysis, Synthesis, Evaluation] 5 Critical contribution: Asks provocative questions that extend discussion beyond the Thought Question and/or makes insightful, critical (evaluative) comments. Contributes new information and/or insights and identifies the source.
Good [Bloom 2-3*: Comprehensive, Application] 4 Exhibits Good Insights into and/or Understanding of the Thought Question. Comments extend beyond 3 but less than 5
Average [Bloom 1*: Knowledge] 3 Informational: Asks points of information, issues of clarification related to the Thought Question
Below average 2 Speaks, but comment or question does not expand class understanding of the issues.
Present 1 Attends but does not speak
Absent 0 Did not attend discussion

  • *Refers to Benjamin S. Bloom's Taxonomy of Educational Objectives (Cognitive Domain)
  • I plan to adapt this rubric for "virtual" (online) discussions done via Net Forum.
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