Learning Activity Two Grading Rubric Criteria Levels of Achievement Content 70% Advanced Proficient Developing Not Present Educational Purpose and Cognitive Outcomes  10 points Educational purpose is clearly defined and the expected cognitive outcome is explained. 9 points The educational purpose is unclear; or The cognitive outcomes are unclear. 1 to 8 points Both the educational purpose and the cognitive outcomes are unclear. 0 points Not present Written Directions  10 points Student directions have thorough explanations of expectations of categories of products, cognitive levels to be demonstrated, and number of samples to be included for each category. 9 points Student directions include expectations of categories of products, cognitive levels to be demonstrated, and number of samples to be included for each category. Clarity may be lacking in one area. 1 to 8 points Student directions are vague; or Clarity is lacking in multiple areas. 0 points Not present Items in Portfolio  19 to 20 points Three or more clearly defined categories for student submission are described. 17 to 18 points Two clearly defined categories for student submission are described. 1 to 16 points One category for student submission is described; or Categories are lacking in clarity. 0 points Not present Rubrics 19 to 20 points A rubric is included that clearly and thoroughly describes the performance of each entry in the portfolio A rubric is included that clearly and thoroughly describes the performance for the portfolio as a whole. 17 to 18 points A rubric is included that describes the performance of each entry in the portfolio A rubric is included that describes the performance for the portfolio as a whole. 1 to 16 points Only a rubric that describes the performance of each entry in the portfolio is included; or Only a rubric that describes the performance for the portfolio as a whole is included. 0 points Not present Rating Form  10 points Both a rating scheme and a grading scheme were developed and clearly explained. 9 points Both a rating scheme and a grading scheme were explained. 1 to 8 points Both rating and grading schemes were included, but poorly explained; or Only a rating scheme was included; or Only a grading scheme was included. 0 points Not present Structure 30% Advanced Proficient Developing Not Present Template Completion and Appearance 10 points All areas of the template are thorough, neat, and professional. 9 points All areas of the template are complete, neat, and professional. 1 to 8 points Not all areas of the template are complete; or Some areas of the template have poor formatting and an unprofessional appearance. 0 points Not present Mechanics 10 points Minimal (0-2) spelling, grammar, and/or punctuation errors are present. The writing reflects a level of proficiency characteristic of a graduate student. 9 points Some (3-6) spelling, grammar, and/or punctuation errors are present. The writing reflects a level of proficiency characteris ...

1. Learning Activity Two Grading Rubric
Criteria
Levels of Achievement
Content 70%
Advanced
Proficient
Developing
Not Present
Educational Purpose and Cognitive Outcomes
10 points
Educational purpose is clearly defined and the expected
cognitive outcome is explained.
9 points
The educational purpose is unclear; or
The cognitive outcomes are unclear.
1 to 8 points
Both the educational purpose and the cognitive outcomes are
unclear.
0 points
Not present
Written Directions
10 points
Student directions have thorough explanations of expectations
of categories of products, cognitive levels to be demonstrated,
and number of samples to be included for each category.
9 points
Student directions include expectations of categories of
products, cognitive levels to be demonstrated, and number of
samples to be included for each category.
Clarity may be lacking in one area.
1 to 8 points
Student directions are vague; or
Clarity is lacking in multiple areas.
0 points

2. Not present
Items in Portfolio
19 to 20 points
Three or more clearly defined categories for student submission
are described.
17 to 18 points
Two clearly defined categories for student submission are
described.
1 to 16 points
One category for student submission is described; or
Categories are lacking in clarity.
0 points
Not present
Rubrics
19 to 20 points
A rubric is included that clearly and thoroughly describes the
performance of each entry in the portfolio
A rubric is included that clearly and thoroughly describes the
performance for the portfolio as a whole.
17 to 18 points
A rubric is included that describes the performance of each
entry in the portfolio
A rubric is included that describes the performance for the
portfolio as a whole.
1 to 16 points
Only a rubric that describes the performance of each entry in
the portfolio is included; or
Only a rubric that describes the performance for the portfolio as
a whole is included.
0 points
Not present
Rating Form
10 points
Both a rating scheme and a grading scheme were developed and
clearly explained.
9 points

3. Both a rating scheme and a grading scheme were explained.
1 to 8 points
Both rating and grading schemes were included, but poorly
explained; or
Only a rating scheme was included; or
Only a grading scheme was included.
0 points
Not present
Structure 30%
Advanced
Proficient
Developing
Not Present
Template Completion and Appearance
10 points
All areas of the template are thorough, neat, and professional.
9 points
All areas of the template are complete, neat, and professional.
1 to 8 points
Not all areas of the template are complete; or
Some areas of the template have poor formatting and an
unprofessional appearance.
0 points
Not present
Mechanics
10 points
Minimal (0-2) spelling, grammar, and/or punctuation errors are
present.
The writing reflects a level of proficiency characteristic of a
graduate student.
9 points
Some (3-6) spelling, grammar, and/or punctuation errors are
present.
The writing reflects a level of proficiency characteristic of a
graduate student.
1 to 8 points

4. Many (7 or more) spelling, grammar, and/or punctuation errors
are present.
The writing does not reflect a level of proficiency characteristic
of a graduate student.
0 points
Not present
APA
10 points
Current APA format is followed, including a properly-formatted
title page, page numbers, running head, hanging indents, etc.
External sources, if applicable, are cited in-text and listed in a
properly-formatted reference page.
9 points
Current APA format is generally followed, including a title
page, page numbers, running head, hanging indents, etc.
External sources, if applicable, are cited in-text and listed in a
reference page.
1 to 8 points
The use of current APA formatting standards is incorrect or
inconsistent.
External sources, if applicable, are not cited.
0 points
Not present
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Learning Activity 2 Instructions
Portfolios can supplement grades and show supporting evidence
of a learner’s achievement and growth. You will create a
portfolio, establish rubric(s), and create a rating form. The
portfolio must be created for a particular group of students in an
authentic context.
Ideas for topics may include the following: math problem-
solving ability, geography map skills, science problem-solving
ability, writing proficiency, etc.
Complete the template below. Refer to the Grading Rubric for

5. explanations of each section. Refer to Kubiszyn, T., & Borich,
G., D. (2016). Educational testing & measurement: Classroom
applications and practice (11th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. (Chs.
9-10) for additional information about Portfolios. Be sure to
include a title page in current APA format.
Portfolio Template
Grade level and subject:
Educational purpose of portfolio:
Written directions provided for your students:
Categories and specific items students are to include in their
portfolio:
Rubric for assessing portfolio:
Rating form: