SCORE POINT 4
The response demonstrates comprehensive understanding of the content, question, and/or problem. The response is insightful and completely integrates knowledge to thoroughly answer the question.
Addresses all aspects of the question. Both bullets are answered with details.
Demonstrates comprehensive government knowledge. Minimal misconceptions do not interfere with understanding.
When appropriate, applies evidence correctly from the stimulus to support response.
SCORE POINT 3
The response shows adequate understanding of the content, question, and/or problem. The response is satisfactory and integrates knowledge to answer the question.
Addresses most aspects of the question. Both bullets are answered, although one may be less developed than the other.
Demonstrates adequate government knowledge. Minor misconceptions do not interfere with understanding.
When appropriate, applies evidence from the stimulus to support response, although connection between evidence and response may be incomplete or slightly flawed.
SCORE POINT 2
The response shows partial understanding of the content, question, and/or problem. The response is general, demonstrates incomplete knowledge, and partially answers the question.
Addresses few aspects of the question. One bullet may be omitted or both may be inadequately developed.
Demonstrates partial government knowledge. Misconceptions interfere with understanding.
When appropriate, applies little evidence from the stimulus or applies evidence poorly.
SCORE POINT 1
The response shows minimal understanding of the content, question, and/or problem. The response is related to the question, but is inadequate.
Minimally addresses the question.
Demonstrates minimal government knowledge. Significant misconceptions interfere with understanding.
When appropriate, applies little to no evidence from the stimulus.
SCORE POINT 0
The response is completely incorrect, irrelevant to the question, or too vague.
Use the Rubric to grade the Sample Response
There are benefits to repair roads or increase funding for new school construction. The benefits for repairing roads would be that the roads would be safer, smoother, and more people would use them. But, the opportunity cost would be to have less funding for new school construction. The benefits for more school construction funding would be more new schools, the schools would be more equipped with things like technology, and the students might get a better education. The opportunity cost would be less money to repair roads. The best way to determine which one to fund is to see which one is more needed. If the roads are really bad, fund that. If the schools are really bad, fund that. Both funding options have benefits that go along with that option.