Statistics Essay

Critical Thinking Assignment Rubric Name: ___________________________________

Beginning

(2 points)

Developing

(3 points)

Competent

(4 points)

Accomplished

(5 points)

W r it

in g

Vocabulary/Language

Words used

incorrectly; displays

fundamental errors

in vocabulary usage;

lacks variety.

Generally correct

usage but little

variety; some variety

but words used

incorrectly.

The majority

correctly used with

some variety in

vocabulary.

Varied vocabulary;

correct and

sophisticated use of

language.

Conventions

mechanics, spelling, sentence

structure, word forms

(problems noted below)

Many serious errors

which persistently

interfere with

meaning.

Some serious errors

that may interfere

with meaning.

A few errors which

do not interfere with

meaning.

No serious errors; few

minor errors.

Organization

Includes: appropriate length &

formatting, order (logical,

chronological, etc.) and

transitions

No clear structure;

organizational

requirements not

met.

Some structure and

order evident;

minimally, an

introduction, body,

& conclusion

present.

Generally well-

organized; clear and

logical flow of

ideas. Fulfills the

assignment.

Well-organized with

appropriate structure

and smooth transitions.

Content

Includes addressing the assigned

topic

Lacks thesis;

incomplete

development of

evidence and/or

minimal relevance

to topic.

May lack thesis.

Some evidence

underdeveloped or

off-topic.

Has supporting

evidence and

examples for thesis.

Strong, convincing

evidence to support

thesis and argument.

Missing

(0 - 1 points)

Beginning

(2 points)

Developing

(3 points)

Competent

(4 points)

M a

th C

o n

te n

t

C r it

ic a

l th

in k

in g

Explanation of Statistical

concepts

Does not explain the

frequency table,

and/or the general

meaning of the pattern

of the results.

Minimally explains

the frequency table,

and the general

meaning of the pattern

of the results.

Sufficiently explains

the frequency table,

and the general

meaning of the pattern

of the results.

Completely and correctly

states explains the

frequency table, and the

general meaning of the

pattern of the results.

Display of Graph(s) and

Explanation

Does not explain the

reasoning of the

graph(s) of choice to

display the data,

and/or missing

graph(s).

Minimally explains

the reasoning of the

choice of graph(s) to

display the data. The

graph(s) contains

major errors.

Sufficiently explains

the reasoning of the

choice of graph(s) to

display the data. The

graph(s) is correct

with minor errors.

Completely and correctly

explains the reasoning of

the choice of graph(s) to

display the data. The

graph(s) is completely

correct.

Missing

(0 - 1 points)

Beginning

(2 points)

Developing

(3 points)

Competent

(4 points) M

a th

C o

n te

n t

C r it

ic a

l th

in k

in g

Making inference

Does not discuss the

inference from data

that exhibit in the

graph(s).

Minimally discuss the

inference from data

that exhibit in the

graph(s).

Sufficiently discuss

the inference from

data that exhibit in the

graph(s).

Completely and correctly

discuss the inference from

data that exhibit in the

graph(s).

Graphs Comparison

Does not discuss the

comparison of the

graphs that are used to

display the data.

Minimally discuss the

comparison of the

graphs that used to

display the data.

Sufficiently discuss

the comparison of the

graphs that used to

display the data.

Completely and correctly

discuss the comparison of

the graphs that are used to

display the data

Writing Problems:

 Tense formation

 Subject-verb agreement

 Pronoun usage/agreement

 Word choice/meaning

 Proper modifiers

 Variety of formations

 Correct construction

 Spelling

 Capitalization

 Punctuation

 Font and size

 Margins and spacing

 Length of paper

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