Rubric for Participation

Participation includes contributing ideas and questions, listening respectfully, and helping create a positive classroom culture.

Achievement Levels

Achievement levelMarkPercent
Level 44+100%
Level 4490%
Level 44−80%
Level 3375%
Level 2265%
Level 1155%
Below Level 1045%

Level 4

  • Consistently participates in class discussions.
  • Regularly contributes thoughtful ideas.
  • Asks relevant questions.
  • Demonstrates respect for the contributions of others.
  • Positively contributes to the classroom culture and may demonstrate leadership.

Level 3

  • Generally participates in class discussions.
  • Contributes ideas on a regular basis.
  • Asks relevant questions.
  • Respects the contributions of others.
  • Contributes positively to the classroom culture.

Level 2

  • Occasionally participates in class discussions.
  • Sometimes contributes ideas.
  • Asks relevant questions inconsistently.
  • Generally respects the contributions of others.
  • Occasionally contributes to a positive classroom culture.

Level 1

  • Infrequently participates in class discussions.
  • Rarely contributes ideas.
  • Seldom asks relevant questions.
  • Demonstrates inconsistent respect for the contributions of others.
  • Rarely contributes to a positive classroom culture.

Below Level 1

  • Does not participate in class discussions.
  • Does not contribute ideas.
  • Does not ask relevant questions.
  • Does not demonstrate respect for the contributions of others.
  • Does not contribute to a positive classroom culture.