HS1003

HS1003_Rubric_To21C.pdf

HS1003: Physical Activity: Recommend developmentally appropriate strategies for promoting healthy physical activity for young children.

Assessment Rubric

Not Present

Needs Improvement

Meets Expectations

The Importance of Fitness

Explain the

importance of

fostering physical

fitness for young

children.

LO1: Explain the

importance of

physical fitness for

young children.

Response is not present.

Explanation is vague,

inaccurate, or incomplete.

Explanation accurately

describes the importance of

physical fitness for young

children.

Developmentally Appropriate Physical Activities for Young Children

Suggest at least

two

developmentally

appropriate

physical activities

for each stage—

infant, toddler,

preschooler, and

school age (K-3).

Include a

description of the

Response is not present. Recommendations are

missing, incomplete, or

developmentally

inappropriate.

Recommendations accurately

describe at least two

appropriate physical activities

for each developmental stage.

A clear description of the

environment, materials, and

equipment needed to

implement each activity is

included.

environment and

the materials

and/or equipment

needed to

implement each

activity.

LO1: Recommend developmentally appropriate activities and environments for young children at various developmental levels.

Fostering Positive Attitudes Toward Physical Activity

Suggest at least

two indoor and

two outdoor

activities families

can do together to

promote physical

fitness and

positive attitudes

toward physical

activity.

LO1: Recommend

family activities that

Response is not present. Recommendations are

missing, inappropriate, or

inadequately explained.

At least two appropriate

recommendations are given for

indoor and outdoor family

activities that promote young

children’s physical fitness and

positive attitudes toward

physical activity.

promote physical

fitness and a

positive attitude

toward physical

activity for young

children.

Include at least three insights about how children’s attitudes about physical activity are influenced.

LO2: Explain how

children’s attitudes

about physical

activity are

influenced.

Response is not present. Explanation of how

children’s attitudes about

physical activity are

influenced is vague,

inaccurate, and/or

incomplete.

Explanation of how children’s

attitudes about physical activity

are influenced is clear,

cohesive, and accurate.

Mastery Rubric

Exceeds Expectations: Analyzing Sources to Make Informed Conclusions

LO1: Apply multiple,

appropriate, and

credible resources to

The newsletter reflects analysis of professional knowledge and multiple, appropriate, and credible

resources to present relevant information and practical recommendations for promoting healthy

communicate critical

information to

stakeholders.

physical activity for young children.

 Yes

 No

Written Communication: Write with clarity, coherence, and purpose.

Not Present

Needs Improvement

Meets Expectations

LO1: Construct complete

and correct sentences

(AWE 2; Sentence Level

Skills)

Sentences are

incoherent and

impede reader’s

access to ideas.

Sentences are incomplete

and/or include fragments and

run-on sentences, limiting

reader’s access to ideas.

Sentence structure effectively

conveys meaning to the reader.

LO2: Demonstrate the

effective use of grammar

Multiple inaccuracies

in grammar and

Some inaccuracies in grammar and mechanics limit reader’s

Use of grammar and mechanics is straightforward and effectively

and mechanics. (AWE 2;

Sentence Level Skills)

mechanics impede

reader’s access to

ideas.

access to ideas. conveys meaning to reader.

LO3: Create cohesive

paragraphs with a clear

central idea. (AWE 2;

Paragraph Level Skills)

Paragraphs, or lack of

paragraphs, impede

reader’s access to

ideas.

Construction of main idea

and/or supporting paragraphs

limit reader’s access to ideas.

Main idea and/or supporting

paragraphs effectively convey

meaning to reader.

LO4: Use supporting

material to support a

claim. (AWE 2; Use of

Evidence)

Supporting materials

are not present.

Supporting material is used

inconsistently or

inappropriately.

Supporting material is used to

enhance meaning. Writing is

appropriately paraphrased and

uses direct quotes as applicable.