SUCCESSFUL+SOCIAL+STUDIES+STUDENT+ASSESSMENT+FOURTH+QUARTER

** FOURTH QUARTER ** ** Name: Mara Peoples **
 * SUCCESSFUL SOCIAL STUDIES STUDENT ASSESSMENT **

**It’s over? Really? It went that fast? It’s been a great year, with a lot of work, a lot of learning, and (hopefully) a lot of fun. The Social Studies Department developed this rubric to help you become a better social studies student, and for the final time, I would like for you to assess your development over the year and determine your standing on the rubric. Please use __black or blue ink__ (or highlighter or any color except red ) to note or circle your assessment in each of the areas described. You can do this in Word if you want! **

**Overall – do you think you became a better student over the course of the year? In the area below, I would like for you to identify and describe one area in which you feel you improved this year and one area that you think you still need to work on for next year. **

The one area where I think I have really improved over the course of the year is my organization with my school assignments and projects. I think I have grown to always be prepared for class and keep track of all my homework assignments. I have a lot of effort into this area of my education especially this year, and I think as time goes on my organization will help me with the more difficult aspects of my school work like studying for tests and quizzes. This is the one thing I think I really need to improve on especially for next year so that I can pull up my grades and so that they reflect the amount of effort I put into my schoolwork. What makes a successful social studies student in the Middle School? ** (UGH!) ** ||  ** Developing ** ** (Needs improvement) ** ||  ** Proficient ** ** (Nice job) ** ||  ** Exceptional ** ** (Oh Yeah!) ** || Student notebook is usually in disarray or missing. || At times, student is late to class, often forgetting or losing required materials - book, writing utensil, assignments, class binder, assignment notebook, etc. Student notebook is sometimes in disarray or missing. || Student comes to class on time; Student usually has all required materials - book, writing utensil, assignments, class binder, assignment notebook, etc. Student notebook is organized consistently. || Student comes to class on time with all required materials - book, writing utensil, completed assignments, class binder, assignment notebook, etc. Student notebook is exemplary in organization and detail. || Student is unfocused, does not follow directions, and is warned or given a detention for disruptive behavior. Student ignores guidelines and rubrics. || Student frequently needs to be reminded of expectations. Student is unfocused and finds it difficult to follow directions when they are given. Student rarely consults guidelines and rubrics. || Student tries to meet expectations, though may need to be reminded. Student sits quietly and follows directions when they are given. Student consults guidelines and rubrics. || Student meets all expectations without being reminded. Student sits quietly and follows directions the first time they are given. Student self-assesses using guidelines and rubrics. || Student detracts from the class with disruptive and negative behavior. Student needs frequent reminders to follows classroom principles and rules. Student exhibits little effort in class. Student rarely asks questions. || Student is hesitant to participate in class during simulations, class work times and group discussions. Student does not contribute to the class in a positive and constructive manner. Student needs some reminders to follow classroom principles and rules. Student exhibits some effort in class. Student asks questions, but only for repetition or clarification. || Student participates in class when asked during simulations, class work times and group discussions. Student is willing to contribute to the class in a positive and constructive manner when asked. Student consistently follows classroom principles and rules.
 * || ** Unsuccessful **
 * ** Prepares for class ** ||  Student is habitually late to class, often forgetting or losing required materials - book, writing utensil, assignments, class binder, assignment notebook, etc.
 * ** Listens to and follows directions ** ||  Student frequently needs to be reminded of expectations.
 * ** Participates actively and positively in class ** ||  Student is resistant to participate in class, lacks effort during activities, simulations, and class work time and does not raise hand during group discussions.

Student exhibits a lot of effort in class. Student asks questions for both clarification and further understanding. ||  Student is an active participant in class, tries hard during simulations, puts forth effort during class work times and raises hand during group discussions. Student contributes to class in a positive and constructive manner. Student consistently follows classroom principles and rules. Student exhibits exemplary effort in class. Student asks questions for deep understanding and enrichment. || Student completes few assignments on time. When assignments are completed, student finishes work just to “get it done”. Student does not demonstrate problem solving skills and has an inconsistent work ethic. Student does not make up missed classwork and assignments. Student rarely reflects on work and effort. Student does not prepare for tests and quizzes. Student exhibits little effort outside of class. || Student demonstrates few of the exceptional learning habits. Student completes most assignments on time, but sometimes lacks attention to detail or accuracy. Student begins to demonstrate problem solving skills and is developing a solid work ethic. Student is struggling in making up missed classwork and assignments. Student hastily prepares for tests and quizzes at the last minute. Student sometimes reflects on work and effort. Student exhibits some effort outside of class, but more is suggested. || Student demonstrates some of the exceptional learning habits. Student completes almost all assignments on time with attention to accuracy and detail. Student demonstrates problem solving skills and a strong work ethic. Student tries to connect curriculum to the world around them. Student is successful in making up missed classwork and assignments. Student prepares for tests and quizzes. Student usually reflects on work and effort. Student exhibits a lot of effort outside of class. || Student utilizes class and home assignments as a learning tool. Student completes all assignments on time with attention to accuracy and detail. Student consistently demonstrates problem solving skills and a strong and consistent work ethic. Student connects curriculum to the world around them. Student is proactive in making up missed classwork and assignments. Student progressively prepares for tests and quizzes. Student reflects on work and effort. Student exhibits exemplary effort outside of class. ||
 * ** Develops successful learning habits beyond the classroom ** ||  Student demonstrates none of the exceptional learning habits.