MSA Rubric

Grades 3-8 and Grade 10

3. The response demonstrates an understanding of the complexities of the text.

… Addresses the demands of the question.

… Effectively uses text-relevant information to clarify or extend understanding

2. The response demonstrates a general understanding of the text.

… Partially addresses the demands of the question

… Uses text-based and/or text-relevant[1] information to show understanding

1. The response demonstrates minimal understanding of the text.

… Minimally addresses the demands of the question

… Uses minimal information to show understanding of the text in relation to the question

0. The response is completely incorrect or irrelevant to the question, or missing[2]

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[1] Text-relevant: This information may or may not be an exact copy (quotation) of the text, but is clearly related to the text and often shows an analysis and/or interpretation of important ideas. Students may incorporate information to show connections to relevant prior experience as appropriate.

[2] An exact copy (quotation) or paraphrase of the question that provides no new relevant information will receive a score of ì0.î