Middle School grading Rubric:

           

            1.  Neatness of Design (Craftsmanship)

            2.  Creativity

            3.  Effort (willingness to try)

            4.  Following directions

            5.  Use of art terms

            6.  Behavior- as per C.A.R.E.S.

            7.  Follow up statement- Descriptive paragraph attached to project using specific terms to help guide student through the development of the project.

Every project begins with teacher demonstration using all techniques and terms the students are expected to use throughout the time provided to work. Some projects will have a direction sheet which will be made available for students to follow if needed. I am a promoter of student accountability, having taught at the High School level I recognize the importance of holding one’s self to a set of standards can be invaluable in all areas of education and life.

GRADES ON THE 5’s

            100%- Only accomplished when finished early and student uses time toward Extra Credit projects (Common)

95% - Completed project on time while taking extra steps toward effort and behavioral rules, following the directions and using appropriate materials. (Common)

90% - Completed project on time while following the directions and using appropriate materials. (Common)

85% - Completed project while following the directions and using appropriate materials. (Common)

80% - Completed project with medium amount of effort, while following the directions and using appropriate materials. (UN- Common)

75% - Completed project with low amount of effort, while following the directions and using appropriate materials. (UN- Common)

70% - Completed project with lower amount of effort, behavior is sometimes an issue with this grade. (UN- Common)

65% - Completed project with no effort to follow directions or attempt to ask for assistance. (UN- Common)

55% - Incomplete with no attempt to finish project. (UN- Common)

EFFORT IS PARAMOUNT TO SUCCESS- We are trying to develop skills and a basic understanding of art and design. 6^th grade 7th grade and 8^th grade will be graded using the same rubric, however 8^th grade students will have a higher level of accountability.

A multiple choice final exam will be administered at the end of the year and count as a full project grade.