Constructed Response
Rubric

LEVEL 3

The response demonstrates an understanding of the complexities of the questions.

Addresses the demands of the questions

Uses expressed or implied information from the research

Clarifies and extends understanding beyond the literal

LEVEL 2

The response demonstrates a general understanding of the questions.

Addresses the demands of the questions, although may not develop all parts equally

Uses some expressed or implied information from the research to demonstrate understanding

May not fully connect the support to a conclusion or assertion made about the research

LEVEL 1

The response shows evidence of a minimal understanding of the research and/or the questions.

May show evidence that some meaning has been derived from the research

May indicate a misreading of the questions or the research

May lack information or explanation to support an understanding of the research in relation to the questions.

LEVEL 0

The response is completely irrelevant or incorrect, or there is no response.