Analysis Rubric

                                       Analytical Thinking

Extracting from various areas the knowledge required
to formulate realistic responses to complex problems.

1.  Student interprets information accurately and appropriately in context.

Needs work		Competent		Excellent		Does not apply or no way to tell
1	2	3	4	5

2.  Student presents well-developed arguments in the form of explanations, examples, descriptions, and details.

Needs work		Competent		Excellent		Does not apply or no way to tell
1	2	3	4	5

3.  Student accurately identifies and explains multiple perspectives or positions.

Needs work		Competent		Excellent		Does not apply or no way to tell
1	2	3	4	5

4. Student synthesizes ideas into a coherent whole.

Needs work		Competent		Excellent		Does not apply or no way to tell
1	2	3	4	5

5.  Student arrives at and presents well-supported conclusions.

Needs work		Competent		Excellent		Does not apply or no way to tell
1	2	3	4	5

6. Student identifies key problems and justifies solutions or recommendations.

Needs work		Competent		Excellent		Does not apply or no way to tell
1	2	3	4	5