ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses the criteria for assessing student evidence. It discusses the related standards that explain those criteria and define them for varied levels of achievement. Standards support student efforts by explaining and describing the criteria for different levels of achievement. Students articulate an individual code of ethics and apply it to personal decisions of integrity. The student consistently raises questions, analyzes assumptions, connects with previous experiences, acknowledges biases and values, engages in self-assessment, and elaborates on implications for future actions. The student consistently reviews and evaluates all aspects of decisions, responsibilities, and related processes; and reviews comprehensive pros and cons of possible decisions. Rubrics are tools for grading student evidence with detailed descriptions of the expectations for the work as well as of the levels of performance for each component.
