Quarter 4 Kindergarten Rubric 2006-2007 -...
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Quarter 1 Third Grade Rubric (2-18-10))LANGUAGE ARTS - Quarter 1
Reading 3 2 1Fluency:Demonstrates ability to read orally with speed, accuracy, and expressionELA3R1.a-d(Levels are aligned with Cobb County 1-5 Report Card Marking Guide)
Reads (decodes, and self-corrects) grade-level texts fluently and with expression (90 words/min.)
(Fountas & Pinnell Level M/N with 95% accuracy)
Reads (decodes and self-corrects) texts fluently and with expression
(Fountas & Pinnell Level L with 95% accuracy or higher)
Reads (decodes and self-corrects) texts – lacks fluency and expression
(Fountas & Pinnell Level K or below)
Vocabulary:Acquires and uses grade-level words to communicate effectivelyELA3R2.a-f(bolded skills indicate focus forinstruction this quarter)
Consistently uses context clues and infers meaning in reading grade-level literary texts, phrases, and words (homophones, homographs, antonyms, and synonyms , root words, prefixes and suffixes)
Uses some context clues and infers meaning in reading grade-level literary texts, phrases, and words (homophones, homographs, antonyms, and synonyms , root words, prefixes and suffixes)
Inconsistently uses context clues and infers meaning in reading grade-level literary texts, phrases, and words (homophones, homographs, antonyms, and synonyms , root words, prefixes and suffixes)
Comprehension Strategies:Uses a variety of strategies to gain meaning from grade-level textELA3R3.a-d,f,g,i,j-m
Uses the following comprehension strategies to gain meaning from a variety of literary texts (fiction and nonfiction and poetry):makes connections, makes predictions and infers, generates questions, self-monitors comprehension, recalls explicit facts, draws conclusions, and retells
Uses some of the following comprehension strategies to gain meaning from a variety of literary texts (fiction and nonfiction and poetry):makes connections, makes predictions and infers, generates questions, self-monitors comprehension, recalls explicit facts, draws conclusions, and retells
Inconsistently uses the following comprehension strategies to gain meaning from a variety of literary texts (fiction and nonfiction and poetry):makes connections, makes predictions and infers, generates questions, self-monitors comprehension, recalls explicit facts, draws conclusions, and retells
Text/Graphic Features:Interprets information from a variety of text/graphic featuresELA3R3.h, o, rText Analysis:Recognizes and compares and contrasts elements between textsELA3R3.e, p, q
Recognizes, compares and contrasts plot, setting, and characters within and between texts; recognizes author’s purpose
Inconsistently recognizes, compares and contrasts plot, setting, and characters within and between texts; recognizes author’s purpose
Rarely recognizes, compares and contrasts plot, setting, and characters within and between texts; recognizes author’s purpose
Genre Elements:Identifies the basic elements of a variety of genresELA3R3.n
Identifies the basic elements of a variety of genres (fiction, non-fiction, drama, and poetry)
Inconsistently identifies the basic elements of a variety of genres (fiction, non-fiction, drama, and poetry)
Rarely identifies the basic elements of a variety of genres (fiction, non-fiction, drama, and poetry)
Writing 3 2 1Uses genre specific strategies ELA3W1c; ELA3W2
Narrative: Writes both personal and fantasy/imaginary stories that capture the reader’s interest by using voice with a consistent focus using sensory details to communicate characters, setting and plot
Writes both personal and fantasy/imaginary stories with some focus using some relevant details to communicate characters, setting and plot
Little or no evidence of focus using limited details to communicate characters, setting and plot
Creates an organized structure that is appropriate for a specific genre ELA3W2e, g
Uses an organizational structure to write a well developed beginning, middle and end
Uses an organizational structure to write a beginning, middle and end
Little or no evidence of an organizational structure
Uses resources to research and support writing ELA3C1 k
Consistently uses resources (such as the dictionary, thesaurus, etc) to revise writing
Some evidence of the use resources (such as the dictionary, thesaurus, etc.) to revise writing
Rarely uses resources (such as the dictionary, thesaurus, etc.) to revise writing
Conventions 3 2 1Identifies and uses appropriate grammar in complete sentencesELA3C1 a-g
Identifies and uses correct subject/verb agreement in complete sentences
Inconsistently identifies and uses correct subject/verb agreement in sentences
Rarely identifies and uses correct subject/verb agreement; may write in incomplete sentences
Uses appropriate capitalization and punctuation ELA3C1 m
Identifies and uses appropriate capitalization and punctuation (end marks)
Inconsistently identifies and uses appropriate capitalization and punctuation
Rarely identifies and uses appropriate capitalization and punctuation
Uses common rules of spelling ELA3C1 l
Consistently uses common rules of spelling.
Inconsistently uses common rules of spelling, but may lack consistency.
Does not apply common rules of spelling
Writes legibly ELA3C1 n
Consistently writes legibly in print and/or cursive
Inconsistently writes legibly in print and/or cursive
Rarely writes legibly in print and/or cursive
SOCIAL STUDIES 3 2 1Explains the political roots and basic principles of our modern democracy SS3H1, SS3CG1, SS3E2
Compares/contrasts governments of U.S. and Ancient Greece; identifies how Ancient Greece influenced U.S. architecture and the Olympics
Progressing towards comparing/contrasting governments of U.S. and Ancient Greece; identifying how Ancient Greece influenced U.S. architecture and the Olympics
Does not compare/contrast governments of U.S. and Ancient Greece; or identify how Ancient Greece influenced U.S. architecture and the Olympics
Discusses the lives and positive character traits of Americans
who expanded people’s rights and freedoms SS3H2, SS3G2Locates major geographical features of the United States SS3G1
Locates equator, prime meridian, lines of latitude and longitude on a globe, and Greece on a world map
Progressing towards locating equator, prime meridian, lines of latitude and longitude on a globe, and Greece on a world map
Does not locate equator, prime meridian, lines of latitude and longitude on a globe, and Greece on a world map
Describes the four types of productive resources SS3E1
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TECHNOLOGY 3 2 1
Comprehends and applies 3rd grade concepts and skills related to technology T3.a, T4.a
Uses concept mapping software to organize thinking/ideas (before beginning a research task, assignment, investigation etc.)
Some support needed to use concept mapping software to organize thinking/ideas
Frequent support needed to use concept mapping software to organize thinking/ideas
HEALTH 3 2 1
Comprehends concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention H.3.4.2
Compares and contrasts the relationship among food, energy, and health
Identifies the relationship among food, energy, and health
Demonstrates limited knowledge of the relationship among food, energy, and health
MATHEMATICS - Quarter 1
Numbers and Operations 3 2 1
Represents numbers M3N1
Represents whole numbers through ten thousands (word name, standard form and expanded form etc.) and understands relative size of digits
Represents whole numbers through ten thousands (in at least one of the following: word name, standard form and expanded form etc.)
Demonstrates limited understanding of the representation of numbers
Understands and uses number operations (+, −) M3N2
Adds AND subtracts numbers Adds OR subtracts numbers Demonstrates limited understanding of the concept of addition and subtraction
Applies problem solving M3N2
Applies problem solving to addition AND subtraction
Applies problem solving to addition OR subtraction
Demonstrates limited understanding of problem solving
Understands money concepts M3N2
Models addition and subtraction of money by counting back change
Models addition and subtraction of money
Demonstrates limited understanding of money concepts
Measurement 3 2 1
Understands concepts of measurement
Determines elapsed time to the full and half-hour
Determines elapsed time to the full hour
Demonstrates limited understanding of the concept of
M3M1 elapsed timeGeometry 3 2 1
Understands the properties of plane geometric figures M3G1
Data Analysis 3 2 1
Creates, organizes and interprets data M3D1
Organizes, constructs and interprets data using bar graphs, pictographs, Venn diagrams and simple charts/tables
Organizes and constructs data using bar graphs, pictographs, Venn diagrams and simple charts/tables
Demonstrates limited understanding of data
SCIENCE 3 2 1Investigates Earth, Life, and Physical Science Concepts S3E1 a, b
Recognizes and explains differences in physical attributes (shape, color, texture, hardness) between a variety of rocks and minerals
Recognizes differences in physical attributes (shape, color, texture, hardness) between rocks and minerals
Demonstrates limited understanding of the differences between rocks and minerals
Applies and Identifies Scientific Knowledge S3E2
Investigates various fossils as evidence of diverse organisms that lived long ago AND describes how they were formed
Investigates various fossils as evidence of diverse organisms that lived long ago OR describes how they were formed
Demonstrates limited understanding of the fossils
Utilizes Scientific Inquiry
MUSIC 3 2 1
Applies knowledge of music concepts through singing and playing instruments MUS.3.1.1,2
Consistently sings simple melodies with accuracy
Sometimes sings simple melodies with accuracy
Rarely sings simple melodies with accuracy
Reads and notates music
Describes and analyzes musicMUS.3.4.4
Identifies tempo and dynamics using appropriate music vocabulary
Sometimes identifies tempo and dynamics using appropriate music vocabulary
Describes tempo and dynamics with non-music vocabulary
ART 3 2 1
Creates art based on observation, using the
Consistently exhibits recognition of elements and principles during
Inconsistently exhibits recognition of elements and
Rarely exhibits recognition of elements and principles during
elements and principlesVA.3.1-3.4, VA.3.7-3.13
experimentation principles during experimentation
experimentation
Analyzes and discusses functions of art in historic periods and culturesVA.3.15, VA.3.17-3.19
Associates select art with periods/cultures based on visual clues
Has difficulty associating select art with periods/cultures based on visual clues
Rarely associates select art with periods/cultures based on visual clues
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 3 2 1
Demonstrates motor skills and movement patterns
Demonstrates the mature form of overhand throwing skills in movement sequences or game situations
Demonstrates overhand throwing skills in isolation
Demonstrates limited knowledge or ability of basic throwing skills
Quarter 2 Third Grade Rubric LANGUAGE ARTS Quarter 2
Reading 3 2 1
Fluency:Demonstrates ability to read orally with speed, accuracy, and expression ELA3R1.a-d(Levels are aligned with Cobb County 1-5 Report Card Marking Guide)
Reads (decodes, and self-corrects) grade-level texts fluently and with expression (100 words/min.)
(Fountas & Pinnell Level N with 95% accuracy)
Reads (decodes and self-corrects) texts fluently and with expression
(Fountas & Pinnell Level M with 95% accuracy or higher)
Reads (decodes and self-corrects) texts – lacks fluency and expression
(Fountas & Pinnell Level L or below)
Vocabulary:Acquires and uses grade-level words to communicate effectivelyELA3R2.a-f
Consistently uses context clues and infers meaning in reading grade-level literary texts, phrases, and words (using root words, homophones, homographs, antonyms, and synonyms, prefixes and suffixes)
Uses some of the context clues and infers meaning in reading grade-level literary texts, phrases, and words (using root words, homophones, homographs, antonyms, and synonyms, prefixes and suffixes)
Inconsistently uses context clues and infers meaning in reading grade-level literary texts, phrases, and words (using root words, homophones, homographs, antonyms, and synonyms, prefixes and suffixes)
Comprehension Strategies:Uses a variety of strategies to gain meaning from grade-level textELA3R3.a-d,f,g,i,j-m
Consistently uses the following comprehension strategies to gain meaning from a variety of literary texts:makes connections, makes predictions and infers, generates questions, self-monitors comprehension, recalls explicit facts, draws conclusions and summarizes, and identifies main idea and supporting details
Uses some of the comprehension strategies to gain meaning from a variety of literary texts
Inconsistently uses the comprehension strategies to gain meaning from a variety of literary texts
Text/Graphic Features:Interprets information from a variety of text/graphic featuresELA3R3.h, o, rText Analysis:Recognizes and compares and contrasts elements between textsELA3R3.e, p, q
Recognizes, compares and contrasts plot, setting, and characters within and between texts; recognizes author’s purpose
Inconsistently recognizes, compares and contrasts plot, setting, and characters within and between texts; recognizes author’s purpose
Rarely recognizes, compares and contrasts plot, setting, and characters within and between texts; recognizes author’s purpose
Genre Elements: Identifies the basic elements of a Inconsistently identifies the Rarely identifies the basic
Identifies the basic elements of a variety of genresELA3R3.n
combination of genres (e.g. fiction, non-fiction, drama, poetry, folk tales, fables, fairy tales, myths)
basic elements of a combination of genres (e.g. fiction, non-fiction, drama, poetry, folk tales, fables, fairy tales, myths)
elements of a combination of genres (e.g. fiction, non-fiction, drama, poetry, folk tales, fables, fairy tales, myths)
Writing 3 2 1
Uses genre specific strategies ELA3W1k; ELA3W2
Response to literature: Writes a response to literature that captures the reader’s interest by using voice with a consistent focus and point of view that states and supports an opinion. Makes connections using significant details from the reading selection
Writes a response to literature with a general focus and point of view that begins to state and supports an opinion. Makes a connection using details from the reading selection
Little or no evidence of a focus and point of view, opinion, and/or connections to the text
Creates an organized structure that is appropriate for a specific genre ELA3W2e, g
Uses an organizational structure to convey information with a developed introduction, body and conclusion
Uses an organizational structure to convey information with an introduction, body and conclusion, although one part may not be as strong as another
Little or no evidence of an organizational structure
Uses resources to research and support writing ELA3C1 k
Consistently uses resources (such as the dictionary, thesaurus, etc) to revise writing
Some evidence of the use of resources (such as the dictionary, thesaurus, etc)to revise writing
Rarely uses resources (such as the dictionary, thesaurus, etc) to revise writing
Conventions 3 2 1
Identifies and uses appropriate grammar in complete sentencesELA3C1 a-g
Identifies and uses correct subject/verb agreement, nouns (singular, plural, possessives) in complete sentences
Inconsistently identifies and uses correct subject/verb agreement, nouns in sentences
Rarely identifies and uses correct subject/verb agreement, nouns; may write in incomplete sentences
Uses appropriate capitalization and punctuation ELA3C1 m
Identifies and uses appropriate capitalization and punctuation (end marks, apostrophes, quotation marks)
Inconsistently identifies and uses appropriate capitalization and punctuation
Rarely identifies and uses appropriate capitalization and punctuation
Uses common rules of spelling ELA3C1 l
Consistently uses common rules of spelling
Inconsistently uses common rules of spelling, but may lack consistency
Rarely uses common rules of spelling
Writes legibly ELA3C1 n
Consistently writes legibly in print or cursive
Inconsistently writes legibly inprint or cursive
Rarely writes legibly in print or cursive
SOCIAL STUDIES 3 2 1
Explains the political roots and basic principles of our modern democracy SS3H1, SS3CG1, SS3E2Discusses the lives and positive character traits of Americans who expanded people’s rights and freedoms SS3H2, SS3G2
Independently discusses obstacles that Paul Revere, Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony faced and how they overcame them
Progressing towards discussing obstacles that Paul Revere, Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony faced and how they overcame them
Does not discuss obstacles that Paul Revere, Frederick Douglas and Susan B. Anthony faced and how they overcame them
Locates major geographical features of the United States SS3G1
Identifies Appalachian and Rocky Mountain ranges
Identifies Appalachian OR Rocky Mountain ranges
Does not identify Appalachian or Rocky Mountain ranges
Describes the four types of productive resources SS3E1
TECHNOLOGY 3 2 1
Comprehends and applies 3rd grade concepts and skills related to technology T3.b, c
Uses appropriate keywords and search strategies to locate information (text and pictures) online
Some support needed to use appropriate keywords and search strategies to locate information online
Frequent support needed to use appropriate keywords and search strategies to locate information online
HEALTH 3 2 1
Comprehends concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention H.3.1.2
Compares and contrasts the negative effects of using alcohol, tobacco products, and other drugs
Identifies the negative effects of using alcohol, tobacco products, and other drugs
Demonstrates limited knowledge of the negative effects of using alcohol, tobacco products, and other drugs
MATHEMATICS Quarter 2
Numbers and Operations 3 2 1
Represents numbers M3N1, M3N5Understands and uses number operations (x) M3N3
Knows the multiplication facts (up to 10 x 10) with conceptual understanding and fluency
Multiplies numbers (up to 10 x 10) with some fluency
Demonstrates limited understanding of multiplication fact fluency
Applies problem solving M3N3, M3N4
Applies problem solving to multiplication AND division
Applies problem solving to multiplication OR division
Demonstrates limited understanding of problem solving
Understands money concepts Models addition and subtraction of Models addition and Demonstrates limited
M3N2 money by counting back change subtraction of money understanding of money concepts
Measurement 3 2 1
Understands concepts of measurement M3M1
Determines elapsed time to the full and half-hour
Determines elapsed time to the full hour
Demonstrates limited understanding of the concept of elapsed time
Geometry 3 2 1
Understands the properties of plane geometric figures M3G1
Identifies, describes, classifies and compares the properties of plane figures
Identifies and describes the properties of plane figures
Demonstrates limited understanding of plane geometric figures
Data Analysis 3 2 1
Creates, organizes and interprets data M3D1
Organizes, constructs and interprets data using bar graphs, pictographs, Venn diagrams, simple charts/tables and line plots
Organizes and constructs data using bar graphs, pictographs, Venn diagrams, simple charts/tables and line plots
Demonstrates limited understanding of data
SCIENCE 3 2 1
Investigates Earth, Life, and Physical Science Concepts S3E1 d
Identifies and explains how water and wind change rocks and soil over time (weathering)
Identifies examples of how water and wind change rocks and soil over time (weathering)
Demonstrates limited understanding of how water and wind change rocks and soil over time
Applies and Identifies Scientific Knowledge S3L1a
Differentiates between the different regions of GA (mountains, marsh/swamps, coast, Piedmont, Atlantic Ocean) and recognizes organisms that live there
Identifies the different regions of GA
Demonstrates limited understanding of the regions of Georgia
Utilizes Scientific Inquiry S3E1c
Compares and contrasts texture, particle size, and color of top soils (such as clay, loam or potting soil, and sand)
Identifies top soils through texture, particle size, and/or color
Demonstrates limited understanding of the similarities and differences of top soils
MUSIC 3 2 1
Applies knowledge of music concepts through singing and playing instruments MUS.3.1.1
Consistently plays simple melodies with accuracy
Sometimes plays simple melodies with accuracy
Rarely plays simple melodies with accuracy
Reads and notates music3.2.2, 3
Reads AND notates half, quarter, paired eighth notes and quarter
Inconsistently reads OR notates half, quarter, paired eighth
Rarely reads or notates half, quarter, paired eighth notes and
rests in 2/4, 3/4, 4/4 notes and quarter rests in 2/4, 3/4, 4/4
quarter rests in 2/4, 3/4, 4/4 or not evident
Describes and analyzes music
ART 3 2 1
Creates art based on observation, using the elements and principlesVA.3.1-3.4, VA.3.7-3.13
Consistently recognizes and uses select elements and principles
Inconsistently recognizes and uses select elements and principles
Exhibits limited recognition while using select elements and principles
Analyzes and discusses functions of art in historic periods and culturesVA.3.15, VA.3.17-3.19
Explains how select art is characteristic of a period/culture
Frequently relies on prompts to explain how select art is characteristic of a period/culture
Rarely explains how select art is characteristic of a period/culture
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 3 2 1
Demonstrates motor skills and movement patterns
Demonstrates the mature form of catching skills in movement sequences or game situations
Demonstrates catching skills in isolation
Demonstrates limited knowledge or ability of basic catching skills
Quarter 3 Third Grade RubricLANGUAGE ARTS Quarter 3
Reading 3 2 1Fluency:Demonstrates ability to read orally with speed, accuracy, and expression ELA3R1.a-d
Reads (decodes, and self-corrects) grade-level texts fluently and with expression (110 words/min.)
(Fountas & Pinnell Level O with 95% accuracy)
Reads (decodes and self-corrects) texts fluently and with expression
(Fountas & Pinnell Level N with 95% accuracy or higher)
Reads (decodes and self-corrects) texts – lacks fluency and expression
(Fountas & Pinnell Level M or below)
Vocabulary:Acquires and uses grade-level words to communicate effectivelyELA3R2.a-f
Consistently uses context clues and infers meaning in reading grade-level literary texts, phrases, and words (using root words, homophones, homographs, antonyms, and synonyms, prefixes and suffixes)
Inconsistently uses some of the context clues and infers meaning in reading grade-level literary texts, phrases, and words (using root words, homophones, homographs, antonyms, and synonyms, prefixes & suffixes)
Rarely uses context clues and infers meaning in reading grade-level literary texts, phrases, and words (using root words, homophones, homographs, antonyms, and synonyms, prefixes & suffixes)
Comprehension Strategies:Uses a variety of strategies to gain meaning from grade-level textELA3R3.a-d,f,g,i,j-m
Consistently uses the following comprehension strategies to gain meaning from a variety of texts (including informational texts): makes connections, makes predictions and infers, generates questions, self-monitors comprehension, recalls explicit facts, draws conclusions and summarizes, and identifies main idea and supporting details, identifies and infers cause-and-effect relationships and distinguishes fact/opinion
Inconsistently uses some of the comprehension strategies to gain meaning from a variety of texts (including informational texts)
Rarely uses the comprehension strategies to gain meaning from a variety of texts (including informational texts)
Text/Graphic Features:Interprets information from a variety of text/graphic featuresELA3R3.h, o, r
Consistently uses all of the following text/graphic features to gain meaning from grade-level text: interprets information from photographs, graphs, graphic organizers, titles, tables of contents, headings, diagrams, and charts; applies dictionary, thesaurus, and glossary skills
Inconsistently uses the following text/graphic features to gain meaning from grade-level text: interprets information from photographs, graphs, graphic organizers, titles, tables of contents, headings, diagrams, and charts; applies dictionary, and glossary skills
Rarely uses the following text/graphic features to gain meaning from grade-level text: interprets information from photographs, graphs, graphic organizers, titles, tables of contents, headings, diagrams, and charts; applies dictionary, and glossary skills
Text Analysis:Recognizes and compares and contrasts elements between textsELA3R3.e, p, q
Genre Elements:Identifies the basic elements of a variety of genresELA3R3.n
Consistently identifies the basic elements of informational text (table of contents, headings, index, glossary, captions, photographs, charts, graphs, diagrams, labels)
Inconsistently identifies the basic elements of informational text
Rarely identifies the basic elements of informational text
Writing 3 2 1
Uses genre specific strategies ELA3W1j; ELA3W2
Informational: Writes an informational piece that captures the reader’s interest by setting a purpose with a consistent focus and point of view and evidence of relevant examples, facts and details from a variety of resources
Writes an informational piece that sets a purpose with a focus and point of view and some evidence of relevant examples, facts and details from resources
Little or no evidence of a focus; limited examples/details and/or resources, may copy text from resources
Creates an organized structure that is appropriate for a specific genre ELA3W2e, g
Uses an organizational structure to write a well developed introduction, body and conclusion and uses an appropriate format
Uses an organizational structure to write an introduction, body and conclusion
Little or no evidence of an organizational structure
Uses resources to research and support writing ELA3C1j, k
Consistently uses resources (such as encyclopedia, Internet, books) to research and share information about a topic
Some evidence of use of resources ( such as encyclopedia, Internet, books) to research and share information about a topic
Rarely uses resources ( such as encyclopedia, Internet, books) to research and share information about a topic
Conventions 3 2 1Identifies and uses appropriate grammar in complete sentencesELA3C1 a-g
Identifies and uses correct subject/verb agreement, nouns, pronouns (singular, plural, possessives), adjectives, adverbs in complete sentences
Inconsistently identifies and uses correct subject/verb agreement, nouns, pronouns (singular, plural, possessives), adjectives, adverbs in complete sentences
Rarely identifies and uses correct subject/verb agreement, nouns, pronouns (singular, plural, possessives), adjectives, adverbs in complete sentences; may write in incomplete sentences
Uses appropriate capitalization and punctuation ELA3C1 m
Identifies and uses appropriate capitalization and punctuation (end marks, apostrophes, quotation marks, commas)
Inconsistently identifies and uses appropriate capitalization and punctuation
Rarely identifies and uses appropriate capitalization and punctuation
Uses common rules of spelling ELA3C1 l
Consistently uses common rules of spelling
Inconsistently uses common rules of spelling
Rarely applies common rules of spelling
Writes legibly ELA3C1 n
Consistently writes legibly in cursive when appropriate
Inconsistently writes legibly in cursive
Rarely writes legibly in cursive
SOCIAL STUDIES 3 2 1
Explains the political roots and basic principles of our modern democracy SS3H1, SS3CG1, SS3E2Discusses the lives and positive character traits of Americans who expanded people’s rights and freedoms SS3H2, SS3G2
Independently discusses obstacles that Mary McLeod Bethune, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Eleanor Roosevelt faced and how they overcame them
Progressing towards discussing obstacles that Mary McLeod Bethune, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Eleanor Roosevelt faced and how they overcame them
Does not discuss obstacles that Mary McLeod Bethune, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Eleanor Roosevelt faced and how they overcame them
Locates major geographical features of the United States SS3G1
Identifies the Mississippi, Ohio, Rio Grande, Colorado, and Hudson rivers
Progressing towards identifying the Mississippi, Ohio, Rio Grande, Colorado, and Hudson rivers
Does not identify the Mississippi, Ohio, Rio Grande, Colorado, and Hudson rivers
Describes the four types of productive resources SS3E1
Consistently describes four types of productive resources (natural, human, capital, entrepreneurship)
Describes two to three types of productive resources.
Describes one or fewer types of productive resources.
TECHNOLOGY 3 2 1
Comprehends and applies 3rd grade concepts and skills related to technology T3.b, c
Evaluates and selects relevant online resources to complete a research task
Some support needed to evaluate and select relevant online resources to complete a research task
Frequent support needed to evaluate and select relevant online resources to complete a research task
HEALTH 3 2 1Comprehends concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention H.3.14
Compares and contrasts circulatory and respiratory diseases/illnesses and methods of prevention
Identifies circulatory and respiratory diseases/illnesses and methods of prevention
Demonstrates limited understanding of circulatory and respiratory diseases/illnesses and methods of prevention
MATHEMATICS Quarter 3 Numbers and Operations 3 2 1
Represents numbers M3N5
Demonstrates an understanding of decimals (0.3), decimal fractions (3/10) and common fractions (1/2) and ways to represent them
Identifies decimals, decimal fractions and common fractions and begins to represent them as equal parts of a whole
Demonstrates limited understanding of the place value of decimals and fractions
Understands and uses number operations (+, −) M3N5
Models addition AND subtraction of fractions with like denominators
Models addition OR subtraction of fractions with like denominators
Demonstrates limited understanding of addition and subtraction of fractions
Applies problem solving M3N5
Applies problem solving to addition AND subtraction of fractions with like denominators
Applies problem solving to addition OR subtraction of fractions with like denominators
Demonstrates limited understanding of problem solving
Understands money concepts M3N2
Counts back change using the fewest number of coins
Counts back change Demonstrates limited understanding of money concepts
Measurement 3 2 1
Understands concepts of measurement M3M3, M3M4
Measures to the nearest ½ , ¼ in.and mm. Measures the area (of squares and rectangles) AND perimeter of simple geometric figures
Measures to the nearest½ OR ¼ in. OR mm. Measures the area (of squares and rectangles) OR perimeter of simple geometric figures.
Demonstrates limited understanding of measurement
Geometry 3 2 1
Understands the properties of plane geometric figures M3G1
Data Analysis 3 2 1
Creates, organizes and interprets data M3D1
SCIENCE 3 2 1
Investigates Earth, Life, and Physical Science Concepts S3L1a
Identifies features of at least one green plant and animal that allow it to thrive in each of the regions of Georgia (mountains, marsh/swamps, coast, Piedmont, Atlantic Ocean)
Differentiates between the
Identifies features of green plants and animals that allow them to thrive in some of the regions of Georgia
Identifies the different regions of GA
Demonstrates limited understanding of the features of plants and animals
Demonstrates limited understanding of the regions of Georgia
different regions of GA (mountains, marsh/swamps, coast, Piedmont, Atlantic Ocean) and recognizes organisms that live there
Applies and Identifies Scientific Knowledge S3L1a, b, c
Explains what will happen to Georgia plants and animals if their habitat is changed
Identifies features of at least one green plant and animal that allow it to thrive in each of the regions of Georgia (mountains, marsh/swamps, coast, Piedmont, Atlantic Ocean)
Explains what will happen to at least one plant or animal if their habitat is changed
Identifies features of green plants and animals that allow them to thrive in some of the regions of Georgia
Demonstrates limited understanding of the interdependence of Georgia plants and animals
Demonstrates limited understanding of the features of plants and animals
Utilizes Scientific Inquiry S3L2a, b
Explains what will happen to Georgia plants and animals if their habitat is changed
Explains what will happen to at least one plant or animal if their habitat is changed
Demonstrates limited understanding of the interdependence of Georgia plants and animals
MUSIC 3 2 1
Applies knowledge of music concepts through singing and playing instruments Reads and notates music MUS.3.2.1
Identifies letter names of lines and spaces of the treble staff
Inconsistently identifies letter names of the lines and spaces of the treble staff
Rarely identifies letter names of the lines and spaces of the treble staff
Describes and analyzes musicMUS.3.4.1
Distinguishes simple formal structures (AB, ABA, AABA, Intro, Coda)
Distinguishes between repeating and contrasting phrases and sections
Rarely distinguishes between repeating and contrasting phrases and sections
ART 3 2 1
Creates art based on observation, using the elements and principlesVA.3.1-3.4, VA.3.7-3.13
Consistently produces art that organizes elements of art to illustrate a principle of design
Inconsistently produces art that organizes elements of art to illustrate a principle of design
Rarely produces art that organizes elements of art to illustrate a principle of design
Analyzes and discusses functions of art in historic periods and culturesVA.3.15, VA.3.17-3.19
Discusses reasons for aesthetic preferences in art
Frequently relies on prompts to discuss reasons for aesthetic preferences in art
Rarely discusses reasons for aesthetic preferences in art
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 3 2 1
Demonstrates motor skills and Demonstrates the mature form of Demonstrates kicking skills in Demonstrates limited
movement patterns kicking skills in movement sequences or game situations
isolation knowledge or ability of basic kicking skills
Quarter 4 Third Grade RubricLANGUAGE ARTS Quarter 4
Reading 3 2 1Fluency:Demonstrates ability to read orally with speed, accuracy, and expression ELA3R1.a-d(Levels are aligned with Cobb County 1-5 Report Card Marking Guide)
Reads (decodes, and self-corrects) grade-level texts fluently and with expression (120 words/min.)
(Fountas & Pinnell Level P with 95% accuracy)
Reads (decodes and self-corrects) texts fluently and with expression
(Fountas & Pinnell Level O with 95% accuracy or higher)
Reads (decodes and self-corrects) texts – lacks fluency and expression
(Fountas & Pinnell Level N or below)
Vocabulary:Acquires and uses grade-level words to communicate effectivelyELA3R2.a-f
Consistently uses context clues and infers meaning in reading grade-level literary texts, phrases, and words (using root words, homophones, homographs, antonyms, and synonyms, prefixes and suffixes)
Inconsistently uses some of the context clues and infers meaning in reading grade-level literary texts, phrases, and words (using root words, homophones, homographs, antonyms, and synonyms, prefixes and suffixes)
Rarely uses context clues and infers meaning in reading grade-level literary texts, phrases, and words (using root words, homophones, homographs, antonyms, and synonyms, prefixes and suffixes)
Comprehension Strategies:Uses a variety of strategies to gain meaning from grade-level textELA3R3.a-d,f,g,i,j-m
Consistently uses the following comprehension strategies to gain meaning from a variety of fiction and nonfiction texts: self-monitors comprehension, makes connections, makes predictions, generates questions, distinguishes fact/opinion, identifies and infers main idea and supporting details, recalls explicit facts, draws conclusions, makes judgments and inferences, summarizes, and identifies and infers cause-and-effect relationships
Inconsistently uses some of the comprehension strategies to gain meaning from a variety of fiction and nonfiction texts
Rarely uses the comprehension strategies to gain meaning from a variety of fiction and nonfiction texts
Text/Graphic Features:Interprets information from a variety of text/graphic featuresELA3R3.h, o, r
Text Analysis:Recognizes and compares and contrasts elements between
Consistently recognizes, compares and contrasts plot, setting, and characters within and between
Inconsistently recognizes, compares and contrasts plot, setting, and characters within
Rarely recognizes, compares and contrasts plot, setting, and characters within and between
textsELA3R3.e, p, q
texts; recognizes author’s purpose; and formulates and defends an opinion about a text
and between texts; recognizes author’s purpose; and formulates and defends an opinion about a text
texts; recognizes author’s purpose; and formulates and defends an opinion about a text
Genre Elements:Identifies the basic elements of a variety of genresELA3R3.n
Identifies the basic elements of a variety of genres
Inconsistently identifies the basic elements of a variety of genres
Rarely identifies the basic elements of a variety of genres
Writing 3 2 1
Uses genre specific strategies ELA3W1l; ELA3W2
Persuasive: Writes a persuasive piece that captures the reader’s interest by stating a clear position with a consistent focus and point of view and uses relevant examples and details
Writes a persuasive piece that states a position with a general focus and some evidence of a point of view and uses some relevant examples and details
Little or no evidence of a focus; lacks a position; limited examples and/or details
Creates an organized structure that is appropriate for a specific genre ELA3W2e, g
Uses an organizational structure to write a well developed beginning, middle and end and uses a variety transitional words/phrases with a logical sequence of events
Uses an organizational structure to write a beginning, middle and end and uses transitional words/phrases with a sequence of events
Little or no evidence of an organizational structure
Uses resources to research and support writing ELA3C1j, k
Consistently uses resources (such as encyclopedia, Internet, books) to research and share information about a topic
Some evidence of use of resources ( such as encyclopedia, Internet, books) to research and share information about a topic
Rarely uses resources ( such as encyclopedia, Internet, books) to research and share information about a topic
Conventions 3 2 1
Identifies and uses appropriate grammar in complete sentencesELA3C1 a-g
Identifies and uses correct subject/verb agreement, nouns, pronouns (singular, plural, possessives), adjectives, adverbs in complete sentences
Inconsistently identifies and uses correct subject/verb agreement, nouns, pronouns (singular, plural, possessives), adjectives, adverbs in complete sentences
Rarely identifies and uses correct subject/verb agreement, adjectives, nouns, pronouns (singular, plural, possessives), adjectives, adverbs; may write in incomplete sentences
Uses appropriate capitalization and punctuation ELA3C1 m
Identifies and uses appropriate capitalization and punctuation (end marks, apostrophes, quotation marks, commas)
Inconsistently identifies and uses appropriate capitalization and punctuation
Rarely identifies and uses appropriate capitalization and punctuation
Uses common rules of spelling ELA3C1 l
Consistently uses common rules of spelling.
Uses common rules of spelling, but may lack consistency.
Rarely applies grade appropriate rules of spelling.
Writes legibly ELA3C1 n
Consistently writes legibly in cursive when appropriate
Inconsistently writes legibly in cursive
Rarely writes legibly in cursive
SOCIAL STUDIES 3 2 1Explains the political roots and basic principles of our modern democracy SS3H1, SS3CG1, SS3E2Discusses the lives and positive character traits of Americans who expanded people’s rights and freedoms SS3H2, SS3G2
Independently discusses obstacles that Thurgood Marshall, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Cesar Chavez faced and how they overcame them
Progressing towards discussing obstacles that Thurgood Marshall, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Cesar Chavez faced and how they overcame them
Cannot discuss obstacles that Thurgood Marshall, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Cesar Chavez faced and how they overcame them
Locates major geographical features of the United States SS3G1
Locates 8 to 9 geographical features of the U.S.
Locates 6 to 7 geographical features of the U.S.
Locates 5 or fewer geographical features of the U.S.
Describes the four types of productive resources SS3E1
Independently describes how Thurgood Marshall, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Cesar Chavez used resources
Progressing towards describing how Thurgood Marshall, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Cesar Chavez used resources
Cannot describe how Thurgood Marshall, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Cesar Chavez used resources
TECHNOLOGY 3 2 1Comprehends and applies 3rd grade concepts and skills related to technology T3.d, T4.c
Uses a spreadsheet application to organize data on a worksheet, create a graph, and report results
Some support needed to use a spreadsheet application to organize data on a worksheet, create a graph, and report results
Frequent support needed to use a spreadsheet application to organize data on a worksheet, create a graph, and report results
HEALTH 3 2 1
Comprehends concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention H.3.7.1
Compares and contrasts accident prevention strategies for bicycle and water safety
Identifies accident prevention strategies for bicycle and water safety
Demonstrates limited knowledge of accident prevention strategies for bicycle and water safety
MATHEMATICS Quarter 4
Numbers and Operations 3 2 1
Represents numbers Demonstrates an understanding of Develops an understanding of Demonstrates limited
M3N1, M3N5 the relative size of digits in place value notation and ways to represent them
the relative size of digits in place value notation and ways to represent them
understanding of the representation of numbers
Understands and uses number operations (x, ÷) M3N3, M3N4
Multiplies AND divides 2- or 3-digit numbers by a 1-digit number
Multiplies OR divides 2- or 3-digit numbers by a 1-digit number
Demonstrates limited understanding of the concept of multiplication and division
Applies problem solving M3N3, M3N4
Applies problem solving to multiplication AND division of2-or 3-digit numbers by a 1-digit number
Applies problem solving to multiplication OR division of 2- or 3-digit numbers by a1-digit number
Demonstrates limited understanding of problem solving
Understands money concepts M3N2
Measurement 3 2 1
Understands concepts of measurement M3M1
Determines elapsed time to the full, half- and quarter-hour
Determines elapsed time to the full and half-hour
Demonstrates limited understanding of the concept of elapsed time
Geometry 3 2 1
Understands the properties of plane geometric figures M3G1
Data Analysis 3 2 1
Creates, organizes and interprets data M3D1
Organizes, constructs and interprets data using bar graphs, pictographs, Venn diagrams, simple charts/tables and line plots
Organizes and constructs data using bar graphs, pictographs, Venn diagrams, simple charts/tables and line plots
Demonstrates limited understanding of data
SCIENCE 3 2 1Investigates Earth, Life, and Physical Science Concepts S3L2a
Identifies 3 or more ways to produce heat energy (e.g. burning, rubbing-friction, mixing, etc.) AND the effects of insulation on heating and cooling
Identifies 1-2 ways to produce heat energy OR the effects of insulation on heating and cooling
Demonstrates limited understanding of heat
Applies and Identifies Scientific Knowledge S3L2a, b
Identifies 4 or more ways to protect the environment through the conservation of resources and recycling of materials
Identifies 2-3 ways to protect the environment through conservation and/or recycling
Identifies 1 or fewer ways to protect the environment through conservation or recycling
Utilizes Scientific Inquiry S3P2b
Identifies common objects attracted to magnets AND how magnets attract and repel each other
Identifies common objects attracted to magnets OR how magnets attract and repel each other
Demonstrates limited understanding of the properties of magnets
MUSIC 3 2 1Applies knowledge of music concepts through singing and playing instruments MUS.3.1.1, 2
Consistently and accurately performs simple melodies at grade level
Inconsistently performs simple melodies at grade level
Rarely performs simple melodies at grade level
Reads and notates musicMUS.3.2.1, 2, 3
Consistently reads melodic and rhythmic patterns and notates rhythmic patterns at grade level
Inconsistently reads melodic and rhythmic patterns and notates rhythmic patterns at grade level
Rarely reads melodic and rhythmic patterns and notates rhythmic patterns at grade level
Describes and analyzes music
ART 3 2 1Creates art based on observation, using the elements and principlesVA.3.1-3.4, VA.3.7-3.13
Independently produces art that organizes elements of art to illustrate principles of design
Progressing towards independence in producing art that organizes elements of art to illustrate principles of design
Rarely produces art independently that organizes elements of art to illustrate principles of design
Analyzes and discusses functions of art in historic periods and culturesVA.3.15, VA.3.17-3.19
Evaluates purpose and function of art in today’s world
Frequently relies on prompts when evaluating purpose and function of art in today’s world
Rarely evaluates purpose and function of art in today’s world
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 3 2 1Demonstrates motor skills and movement patterns
Demonstrates the mature form of striking skills in movement sequences or game situations
Demonstrates striking skills in isolation
Demonstrates limited knowledge or ability of basic striking skills