EDUC 624

COMPARE AND CONTRAST THEORIES PAPER GRADING RUBRIC

Levels of Achievement

Points
Earne
d

Criteria
Presentation of
Theorists Maslow

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

9 to 10 points

7 to 8 points

0 to 6 points

Explanation and objectives of the

model are described in detail, contains
a minimum of four unique
characteristics, and expounds upon
information beyond the textbook by
including at least one additional
professional resource.

Explanation and objectives of the

model are described but some major
details are omitted and/or the section
did not include information from
additional professional resources.

Section was omitted

Presentation of
Theorists Dreikurs

9 to 10 points

7 to 8 points

0 to 6 points

Explanation and objectives of the

model are described in detail, contains
a minimum of four unique
characteristics, and expounds upon
information beyond the textbook by
including at least one additional
professional resource.

Explanation and objectives of the

model are described but some major
details are omitted and/or the section
did not include information from
additional professional resources.

Section was omitted

Presentation of
Theorists Glasser

9 to 10 points

7 to 8 points

0 to 6 points

Explanation and objectives of the

model are described in detail, contains
a minimum of four unique
characteristics, and expounds upon
information beyond the textbook by
including at least one additional

Explanation and objectives of the

model are described but some major
details are omitted and/or the section
did not include information from
additional professional resources.

Section was omitted

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professional resource.

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Levels of Achievement

Points
Earne
d

Criteria
Presentation of
Theorists
Coppersmith

Advanced
9 to 10 points

Proficient
7 to 8 points

Developing
0 to 6 points

Explanation and objectives of the

model are described in detail, contains
a minimum of four unique
characteristics, and expounds upon
information beyond the textbook by
including at least one additional
professional resource.

Explanation and objectives of the

model are described but some major
details are omitted and/or the section
did not include information from
additional professional resources.

Section was omitted

Compare and Contrast

Theorists Similarities

9 to 10 points

7 to 8 points

0 to 6 points

Explanation included a thorough and

detailed explanation of the similarities
of each theory.

A discussion of the similarities was

included but lacked sufficient detail.

Section was very weak, comprised of

incorrect information, or was omitted

Compare and Contrast

Theorists Differences

9 to 10 points

7 to 8 points

0 to 6 points

Explanation included a thorough and

detailed explanation of the differences
between each theory.

A discussion of the differences was

included but lacked sufficient detail.

Section was very weak, comprised of

incorrect information, or was omitted

Personal Theory of
Management
Personal Theory

9 to 10 points

7 to 8 points

0 to 6 points

Personal theory of classroom

management is clearly articulated with
sufficient detail and included specific
examples from the classroom.

Personal theory classroom

management is included but lacked
detail and/or specific examples from
the classroom.

Section was very weak, comprised of

incorrect information, or was omitted

Personal Theory of
Management

9 to 10 points

7 to 8 points

0 to 6 points

A thorough discussion of which

A discussion of which theorist is most

Section was very weak, comprised of

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Comparison to Theorist theorist is most aligned to the students

theory of classroom management is in
included and supported with specific
examples from the classroom.

aligned to the students theory of

classroom management is in included
but lacks sufficient details and/or not
supported with specific examples from
the classroom.

incorrect information, or was omitted

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Levels of Achievement

Criteria
Biblical Support

Current APA

Mechanics

Points
Earne
d

Advanced
9 to 10 points

Proficient
7 to 8 points

Developing
0 to 6 points

Biblical Scripture selected, expounded

upon, is aptly related to the students
personal classroom management style
and includes specific examples from
the current teaching assignment.

Biblical Scripture is included;

however, this section lacks a
comprehensive explanation and/or
does not include specific examples
from the students current teaching
assignment

Section was very weak, comprised of

incorrect information, or was omitted

5 to 5 points

4 to 4 points

0 to 3 points

Current APA is used with appropriate

headings, subheadings, cover page,
reference page and there are no
noticeable formatting errors including
in-text citations and/or references.

Several errors in current APA

formatting are present and/or
appropriate headings, subheadings,
cover or reference page is missing.

Extensive errors or omissions were

found in this paper.

5 to 5 points

4 to 4 points

0 to 3 points

All information is professionally

stated, well-developed, and free of
grammar and spelling errors.

An informal writing style is used,

arguments are not presented well,
and/or errors in grammar and spelling
are present.

Extensive errors were found in this

paper.

Total
Instructors Comments:

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