Exemplary

5

Proficient

3

Emerging

2

Needs Improvement

1

Landmark Cases in American Education

Clearly and concisely describes at least 5 landmark cases in education.

Adequately describes at least 4 landmark cases in education.

Somewhat describes at least 2-3 landmark cases in education.

Limited to no description of at least 1 landmark case in education.

Democracy in Education

Clearly and concisely describes democracy in education over the past 100-150 years.

Adequately describes democracy in education over the past 100-150 years.

Somewhat describes democracy in education over the past 100-150 years.

Little to no description of democracy in education over the past 100-150 years.

Diversity and Immigration

Clearly and concisely describes policies/laws for diversity and immigration, including undocumented immigrants, throughout history.

Adequately describes policies/laws for diversity and immigration, including undocumented immigrants, throughout history.

Somewhat describes policies/laws for diversity and immigration, including undocumented immigrants, throughout history.

Little to no description of policies/laws for diversity and immigration, including undocumented immigrants, throughout history.

Equity and Equality

Clearly and concisely discusses equity and equality in education throughout history.

Adequately discusses equity and equality in education throughout history.

Somewhat discusses equity and equality in education throughout history.

Little to no discussion of equity and equality in education throughout history.

Types of Public Schools

Clearly and concisely discusses at least 3 common types of public-school settings in the United States.

Adequately discusses at least 2 common types of public-school settings in the United States.

Somewhat discusses at least 1 common type of public-school setting in the United States.

Little to no discussion of common types of public-school settings in the United States.

Federal Education Acts

Clearly and concisely explores at least 3 Federal Education Acts throughout American history.

Adequately explores at least 2 Federal Education Acts throughout American history.

Somewhat explores at least 1 Federal Education Act throughout American history.

No Federal Education Acts throughout American history were explored.

Reflection: Changes in Teaching and Changes that Still Need to Occur

Clearly and concisely describes how teaching has changed over the past 100 years and clearly and concisely reflects on one element of education that still needs to change in education and shares why.

Adequately describes how teaching has changed over the past 100 years and/or adequately reflects on one element of education that still needs to change in education and shares why.

Somewhat describes how teaching has changed over the past 100 years and/or somewhat reflects on one element of education that still needs to change in education and shares why.

Limited to no description of how teaching has changed over the past 100 years and/or limited to no reflection of an element of education that still needs to change in education was included.

Presentation/Writing

Presentation is presented in an engaging and creative way, using appropriate graphics and other visuals. Voice and projection are of high quality. The presentation is well organized and flows smoothly. All the content is accurate.

Writing is clear and concise. Fully adheres to academic writing conventions (grammar, spelling punctuation etc.). There are no grammar, spelling and/or punctuation errors. Title and reference slides are included, with a minimum of 3 scholarly references/sources.

Presentation is presented in an adequately engaging and creative way, using appropriate graphics and other visuals. Voice and projection are understood. The presentation is adequately organized and flows smoothly. Most content is accurate. Writing is mostly clear and concise. Adheres mostly to academic writing conventions (grammar, spelling punctuation etc.). There are minimal grammar, spelling and/or punctuation errors. Title and reference slides are included, with a minimum of 3 scholarly references/sources.

Presentation uses graphics and other visuals. Voice and projection are present. Some of the content is accurate. Writing may not be clear. Attempts to adhere to academic writing conventions (grammar, spelling punctuation etc.). There are various grammar, spelling and/or punctuation errors. Title and/or reference slides may be missing or there are not 3 scholarly sources used.

Presentation does not use graphics or other visuals. Voiceover is not present. Writing has major issues. Title and reference slides are not provided. No scholarly sources are used.