Score 4 The response is completely

incorrect or irrelevant. There may

This product shows understanding of the content, question, and/or problem. The be no response.
sentences are insightful, integrating knowledge, while demonstrating proper
analysis.

• The application shows powerful evidence of higher order thinking skills.

• Point of views are proper format
• Point of views reflect analysis of beliefs (all three)
• Concepts are accurate and well supported by the synthesis statement
• There are no misconceptions.
• The response is comprehensive.
• Design is relevant and enhances the conceptual theme.

Score 3

This product shows some understanding of the content, question, and/or problem.
The sentences include appropriate application of the SOAPSTone technique that
demonstrates evidence of higher order thinking skills.

• The application shows some evidence of higher order thinking skills.

• Point of views are proper format but weakly written or lacks fluency (at least
2)
• Point of views reflect comprehension but uneven or no analysis.
• Synthesis statement makes a superficial claim or argument
• A few interfering misconceptions.
• The response may not develop all parts equally.

Score 2

This product shows uneven knowledge of the content, question, and/or problem.
The sentences are acceptable with some key ideas. The product and synthesis
statement shows little or no evidence of application.

• Point of views are weakly written, lacking fluency, and little comprehension
of document
• Documents are weak or lack POV
• Point of views are simple or incoherent attempts to make sense of the
documents
• Synthesis statement is a general statement of fact (lacks cause/effect or
significance)
• The response includes some basic ideas.
• The response provides little or no support.
• There are many misconceptions and generally reflects poor understanding of
the theme, research skills, and literacy

Score 1

This product shows minimal knowledge of the content, question, and/or problem.
There lacks a focus on the appropriate theme or documents are irrelevant;
product is inadequate.

• The response includes incomplete or fragmented ideas or knowledge.

• There may be significant misconceptions.

Score 0