Rubric
Competency Progression Rubric Competency-first rubric
Category
Learning Goal
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
Deeper Learning Competencies
Effective Communication
  • I recognize the importance of listening actively and can restate key points from my peers and guest speakers to ensure I understand their perspectives
  • I share my thoughts and findings clearly during discussions using appropriate vocabulary, and I use feedback from others to improve my presentations and visual representations.
  • I can clearly express my ideas and findings to my classmates and teachers during class discussions and presentations
  • I understand the main ideas and can explain how metabolic syndrome impacts a specific body system
  • I engage my audience by using visual aids like slides and posters effectively to support my points, and I politely listen to feedback, asking questions when I'm curious or need clarification.
  • I can clearly articulate my understanding of how metabolic syndrome affects a specific body system through a well-structured research paper and slideshow presentation, using real-world data and expert insights to support my findings
  • I engage my audience with clear explanations and listen to feedback to enhance my work, showcasing empathy and understanding in all my communications.
  • I can confidently communicate my understanding of metabolic syndrome by presenting a well-researched, clear, and engaging slideshow to an audience
  • During the gallery walk, I use empathy to connect with viewers, explaining my personal health pledges and the visual representations effectively, while inviting and incorporating feedback.
Deeper Learning Competencies
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
  • I can connect my personal health choices to their long-term effects by analyzing relevant data and asking questions that help me understand how different factors impact my well-being.
  • I can analyze real-world health data to identify patterns and influences on metabolic syndrome, and I use this information to suggest initial solutions for improving health outcomes
  • I share my findings through organized discussions with my peers, contributing thoughtful ideas and considering different viewpoints.
  • I can thoughtfully analyze health data by identifying patterns and trends related to metabolic syndrome, using my observations to predict how my current choices might impact my future health.
  • I can creatively analyze and connect complex data from real-world health scenarios to develop innovative solutions, demonstrating my understanding of metabolic syndrome's impact on the body
  • I approach problems with a critical mindset, considering different perspectives and collaborating effectively with my peers to make informed, evidence-based predictions about my future health.
Deeper Learning Competencies
Collaboration
  • I actively participate in group activities by contributing ideas and listening to others' perspectives
  • I work with my peers to divide tasks, support team members' efforts, and help resolve any disagreements with a positive attitude, ensuring we all move forward together.
  • I can work with my classmates to discuss and share ideas for our project, listen to their perspectives, and contribute to our group decisions
  • Together, we can find solutions to challenges by considering each other's viewpoints, and I can take on different roles within the group to help us achieve our goals.
  • I actively participate in group discussions and contribute my ideas to deepen our understanding of metabolic syndrome
  • I work respectfully with my peers to co-design our projects and take shared leadership roles where we together make decisions about our research and presentations
  • I excel at resolving conflicts by listening to different perspectives and finding solutions that benefit the whole team.
  • I can effectively work with my peers to co-design innovative projects by actively participating in group discussions, sharing decision-making responsibilities, and resolving conflicts constructively
  • I take on leadership roles and contribute to strengthening group dynamics, ensuring that our collaborative efforts result in impactful project outcomes.
Deeper Learning Competencies
Academic Mindset
  • I can identify how my current health choices may impact my future well-being, reflect on my personal health goals, and recognize where I can improve my understanding of how metabolic syndrome affects my body.
  • I can describe connections between my current health choices and future well-being by identifying specific examples and can express ways I am beginning to set health goals based on my learning, showing some reflection on how I can improve my health habits over time.
  • I can confidently reflect on how my current health choices impact my future well-being and articulate my understanding through a detailed visual representation of my personalized health goals and pledges
  • I actively engage in discussions, share insights, and draw connections between classroom learning and real-world health challenges, demonstrating a strong sense of identity and belonging in this project.
  • I can confidently articulate how my past and present health choices impact my future well-being by analyzing real-world examples and connecting them with expert insights
  • I demonstrate my understanding through a research paper and a visual representation that outlines my personal health goals, making sure to reflect on my learning journey and share my findings effectively with diverse audiences during the exhibition.
Deeper Learning Competencies
Content Expertise
  • I can explain how metabolic syndrome affects different body systems, using specific examples and information from my research, and I can create a clear and detailed visual representation of my future health goals that shows my understanding of how my choices influence my well-being.
  • I can connect my understanding of metabolic syndrome to a specific body system and explain the impact it can have on that system
  • I demonstrate this by organizing and presenting my ideas clearly in a research paper and slideshow presentation, using data and insights from experts.
  • I can analyze a specific body system to understand how metabolic syndrome affects it and articulate my findings in both a research paper and slide presentation
  • I can confidently share my analysis during the exhibition and engage in discussions with community members, utilizing my knowledge and insights to answer questions and provide thoughtful feedback.
  • I can thoroughly analyze and explain how metabolic syndrome impacts a specific body system using detailed scientific evidence and insights gained from health professionals, ensuring my research paper and slide show presentation are comprehensive and articulate.