Claremont High School
End of Course Essay Rubric

Name: ________________________ Teacher: Dr. Hilton
Period: ____________ Course:  __________________

 

 
Criteria
Points

4
3
2
1
 
Explanation
A complete response with a detailed explanation. Good solid response with clear explanation. Explanation is unclear. Missed key points.
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Application of Information
An effective application
of the concept
reveals an insight into
scientific principles.
The concept has been
applied to an example or
situation.
The application of the
concept to an example or situation is inadequate.
The application, if
attempted, is irrelevant or is missing.
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Use of Supporting Details
Pertinent and complete supporting details demonstrate an integration of ideas. The supporting details are generally complete. The supporting details are adequate but do not show real integration. The supporting details are only minimally effective and not well integrated, if at all.
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Requirements
Goes beyond the requirements of the problem. Meets the requirements of the problem. Hardly meets the requirements of the problem. Does not meet the requirements of the problem.
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Vocabulary

Uses appropriate scientific vocabulary.


Substantial use of appropriate scientific vocabulary.

Mainly uses non-scientific terms.
Does not use appropriate scientific vocabulary.
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Total---->
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