Name ___________________________________________ Period _____ How Much Effort? SCIENCE

ROBENSTINE

No one is born able to do everything. Everyone has the ability to learn our curriculum and to

make growth in science skills and abilities. Your success in math has nothing to do with

luck. It has everything to do with how much EFFORT you put into learning the content!

Here is a rubric for you to use to self-assess how much EFFORT you are putting into daily class

discussions and work.

Effort Rubric

4

I respectfully listen to the information that my teacher presents during class. I volunteer to answer

questions and participate in discussions. I work on each task that I am given until I am finished. I

push myself to continue working even when a problem is challenging or difficult to understand. I

view difficult questions as an opportunity to improve. I do not rush through assignments for the sake

of finishing them, but I think about each of the questions I am answering or tasks that I am

completing to make sure that what I turn in is my BEST work. I follow directions the first time

given. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage of any

retake opportunities.

3

I listen in class and complete the assignments that are given. I push myself when problems are

difficult or challenging to complete. I check over my work before I turn it in to make sure I have

done my best. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage

of any retake opportunities.

2

I put some effort into listening during class, but often choose to think about other things while my

teacher is talking. I put some effort into solving the problems or completing tasks, but I stop when a

problem becomes difficult, or I don’t understand what I am supposed to do. I just guess and write

down something so I don’t leave anything blank. I make some effort to collaborate with others, but

get easily distracted and off task. I rarely take advantage of retake opportunities.

1

I put very little effort into listening in class and often choose to focus my attention elsewhere. I put

very little effort into solving problems or completing tasks. I skip difficult problems and either leave

them blank or copy down someone else’s work. I do not work with others in my group. I do not

follow directions. I do not take advantage of retake opportunities.

0

I put no effort into my work. I do not even complete assignments.

My EFFORT Goal for this quarter:

• Last quarter my effort score was ________.

• This quarter, I hope to improve my effort score to _________.

How Do I Rate As a Team Member?

Team Work Rubric

Exemplary

(Outstanding)

Meeting

Expectations

Needs

Improvement Unacceptable

3 Points 2 Points 1 Point 0 Points

Attention and

Focus

Consistently

stays focused on the

task and what needs

to be done

Knows what needs to

be done, and does it

Does not need to be

reminded or told what

to do

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done most of

the time

Other group members

can count on this

person

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done some of

the time

Other group members

must sometimes

remind this person to

keep on task

Rarely focuses

on the task and what

needs to be done

Even when reminded

to keep on task, this

person doesn’t do it

Lets others do the

work

Participation

A true team

member who

contributes a lot of

effort

Encourages and

supports the effort of

others on the team

A strong team

member who

completes the

assigned tasks

Sometimes offers

ideas and suggestions

to the team

A satisfactory

team member who

does the assigned

tasks

Does own work, but

does not help team

Often works ahead

and doesn’t share

ideas

A poor team

member who

sometimes chooses

not to participate and

does not complete

assigned tasks

Respecting

Team

Members

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

questions to all

members of the team

during discussions

Helps direct the

group in reaching

answers

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

clarifying questions

to others during

discussions

Has difficulty

respectfully listening

and discussing, and

tends to dominate

discussions

Has great

difficulty listening,

argues with

teammates, and is

unwilling to consider

other opinions

Prevents group from

reaching answers

Collaboration

Made sure all

team members

contributed equally to

the finished project

Assisted team or

partner while

completing the work

Finished

individual task but

did not assist team or

partner while

completing the work

Contributed little

or nothing to the

team or partner while

completing the work

Name ___________________________________________ Period _____ How Much Effort? SCIENCE

ROBENSTINE

No one is born able to do everything. Everyone has the ability to learn our curriculum and to

make growth in science skills and abilities. Your success in math has nothing to do with

luck. It has everything to do with how much EFFORT you put into learning the content!

Here is a rubric for you to use to self-assess how much EFFORT you are putting into daily class

discussions and work.

Effort Rubric

4

I respectfully listen to the information that my teacher presents during class. I volunteer to answer

questions and participate in discussions. I work on each task that I am given until I am finished. I

push myself to continue working even when a problem is challenging or difficult to understand. I

view difficult questions as an opportunity to improve. I do not rush through assignments for the sake

of finishing them, but I think about each of the questions I am answering or tasks that I am

completing to make sure that what I turn in is my BEST work. I follow directions the first time

given. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage of any

retake opportunities.

3

I listen in class and complete the assignments that are given. I push myself when problems are

difficult or challenging to complete. I check over my work before I turn it in to make sure I have

done my best. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage

of any retake opportunities.

2

I put some effort into listening during class, but often choose to think about other things while my

teacher is talking. I put some effort into solving the problems or completing tasks, but I stop when a

problem becomes difficult, or I don’t understand what I am supposed to do. I just guess and write

down something so I don’t leave anything blank. I make some effort to collaborate with others, but

get easily distracted and off task. I rarely take advantage of retake opportunities.

1

I put very little effort into listening in class and often choose to focus my attention elsewhere. I put

very little effort into solving problems or completing tasks. I skip difficult problems and either leave

them blank or copy down someone else’s work. I do not work with others in my group. I do not

follow directions. I do not take advantage of retake opportunities.

0

I put no effort into my work. I do not even complete assignments.

My EFFORT Goal for this quarter:

• Last quarter my effort score was ________.

• This quarter, I hope to improve my effort score to _________.

How Do I Rate As a Team Member?

Team Work Rubric

Exemplary

(Outstanding)

Meeting

Expectations

Needs

Improvement Unacceptable

3 Points 2 Points 1 Point 0 Points

Attention and

Focus

Consistently

stays focused on the

task and what needs

to be done

Knows what needs to

be done, and does it

Does not need to be

reminded or told what

to do

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done most of

the time

Other group members

can count on this

person

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done some of

the time

Other group members

must sometimes

remind this person to

keep on task

Rarely focuses

on the task and what

needs to be done

Even when reminded

to keep on task, this

person doesn’t do it

Lets others do the

work

Participation

A true team

member who

contributes a lot of

effort

Encourages and

supports the effort of

others on the team

A strong team

member who

completes the

assigned tasks

Sometimes offers

ideas and suggestions

to the team

A satisfactory

team member who

does the assigned

tasks

Does own work, but

does not help team

Often works ahead

and doesn’t share

ideas

A poor team

member who

sometimes chooses

not to participate and

does not complete

assigned tasks

Respecting

Team

Members

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

questions to all

members of the team

during discussions

Helps direct the

group in reaching

answers

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

clarifying questions

to others during

discussions

Has difficulty

respectfully listening

and discussing, and

tends to dominate

discussions

Has great

difficulty listening,

argues with

teammates, and is

unwilling to consider

other opinions

Prevents group from

reaching answers

Collaboration

Made sure all

team members

contributed equally to

the finished project

Assisted team or

partner while

completing the work

Finished

individual task but

did not assist team or

partner while

completing the work

Contributed little

or nothing to the

team or partner while

completing the work

Name ___________________________________________ Period _____ How Much Effort? SCIENCE

ROBENSTINE

No one is born able to do everything. Everyone has the ability to learn our curriculum and to

make growth in science skills and abilities. Your success in math has nothing to do with

luck. It has everything to do with how much EFFORT you put into learning the content!

Here is a rubric for you to use to self-assess how much EFFORT you are putting into daily class

discussions and work.

Effort Rubric

4

I respectfully listen to the information that my teacher presents during class. I volunteer to answer

questions and participate in discussions. I work on each task that I am given until I am finished. I

push myself to continue working even when a problem is challenging or difficult to understand. I

view difficult questions as an opportunity to improve. I do not rush through assignments for the sake

of finishing them, but I think about each of the questions I am answering or tasks that I am

completing to make sure that what I turn in is my BEST work. I follow directions the first time

given. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage of any

retake opportunities.

3

I listen in class and complete the assignments that are given. I push myself when problems are

difficult or challenging to complete. I check over my work before I turn it in to make sure I have

done my best. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage

of any retake opportunities.

2

I put some effort into listening during class, but often choose to think about other things while my

teacher is talking. I put some effort into solving the problems or completing tasks, but I stop when a

problem becomes difficult, or I don’t understand what I am supposed to do. I just guess and write

down something so I don’t leave anything blank. I make some effort to collaborate with others, but

get easily distracted and off task. I rarely take advantage of retake opportunities.

1

I put very little effort into listening in class and often choose to focus my attention elsewhere. I put

very little effort into solving problems or completing tasks. I skip difficult problems and either leave

them blank or copy down someone else’s work. I do not work with others in my group. I do not

follow directions. I do not take advantage of retake opportunities.

0

I put no effort into my work. I do not even complete assignments.

My EFFORT Goal for this quarter:

• Last quarter my effort score was ________.

• This quarter, I hope to improve my effort score to _________.

How Do I Rate As a Team Member?

Team Work Rubric

Exemplary

(Outstanding)

Meeting

Expectations

Needs

Improvement Unacceptable

3 Points 2 Points 1 Point 0 Points

Attention and

Focus

Consistently

stays focused on the

task and what needs

to be done

Knows what needs to

be done, and does it

Does not need to be

reminded or told what

to do

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done most of

the time

Other group members

can count on this

person

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done some of

the time

Other group members

must sometimes

remind this person to

keep on task

Rarely focuses

on the task and what

needs to be done

Even when reminded

to keep on task, this

person doesn’t do it

Lets others do the

work

Participation

A true team

member who

contributes a lot of

effort

Encourages and

supports the effort of

others on the team

A strong team

member who

completes the

assigned tasks

Sometimes offers

ideas and suggestions

to the team

A satisfactory

team member who

does the assigned

tasks

Does own work, but

does not help team

Often works ahead

and doesn’t share

ideas

A poor team

member who

sometimes chooses

not to participate and

does not complete

assigned tasks

Respecting

Team

Members

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

questions to all

members of the team

during discussions

Helps direct the

group in reaching

answers

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

clarifying questions

to others during

discussions

Has difficulty

respectfully listening

and discussing, and

tends to dominate

discussions

Has great

difficulty listening,

argues with

teammates, and is

unwilling to consider

other opinions

Prevents group from

reaching answers

Collaboration

Made sure all

team members

contributed equally to

the finished project

Assisted team or

partner while

completing the work

Finished

individual task but

did not assist team or

partner while

completing the work

Contributed little

or nothing to the

team or partner while

completing the work

Name ___________________________________________ Period _____ How Much Effort? SCIENCE

ROBENSTINE

No one is born able to do everything. Everyone has the ability to learn our curriculum and to

make growth in science skills and abilities. Your success in math has nothing to do with

luck. It has everything to do with how much EFFORT you put into learning the content!

Here is a rubric for you to use to self-assess how much EFFORT you are putting into daily class

discussions and work.

Effort Rubric

4

I respectfully listen to the information that my teacher presents during class. I volunteer to answer

questions and participate in discussions. I work on each task that I am given until I am finished. I

push myself to continue working even when a problem is challenging or difficult to understand. I

view difficult questions as an opportunity to improve. I do not rush through assignments for the sake

of finishing them, but I think about each of the questions I am answering or tasks that I am

completing to make sure that what I turn in is my BEST work. I follow directions the first time

given. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage of any

retake opportunities.

3

I listen in class and complete the assignments that are given. I push myself when problems are

difficult or challenging to complete. I check over my work before I turn it in to make sure I have

done my best. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage

of any retake opportunities.

2

I put some effort into listening during class, but often choose to think about other things while my

teacher is talking. I put some effort into solving the problems or completing tasks, but I stop when a

problem becomes difficult, or I don’t understand what I am supposed to do. I just guess and write

down something so I don’t leave anything blank. I make some effort to collaborate with others, but

get easily distracted and off task. I rarely take advantage of retake opportunities.

1

I put very little effort into listening in class and often choose to focus my attention elsewhere. I put

very little effort into solving problems or completing tasks. I skip difficult problems and either leave

them blank or copy down someone else’s work. I do not work with others in my group. I do not

follow directions. I do not take advantage of retake opportunities.

0

I put no effort into my work. I do not even complete assignments.

My EFFORT Goal for this quarter:

• Last quarter my effort score was ________.

• This quarter, I hope to improve my effort score to _________.

How Do I Rate As a Team Member?

Team Work Rubric

Exemplary

(Outstanding)

Meeting

Expectations

Needs

Improvement Unacceptable

3 Points 2 Points 1 Point 0 Points

Attention and

Focus

Consistently

stays focused on the

task and what needs

to be done

Knows what needs to

be done, and does it

Does not need to be

reminded or told what

to do

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done most of

the time

Other group members

can count on this

person

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done some of

the time

Other group members

must sometimes

remind this person to

keep on task

Rarely focuses

on the task and what

needs to be done

Even when reminded

to keep on task, this

person doesn’t do it

Lets others do the

work

Participation

A true team

member who

contributes a lot of

effort

Encourages and

supports the effort of

others on the team

A strong team

member who

completes the

assigned tasks

Sometimes offers

ideas and suggestions

to the team

A satisfactory

team member who

does the assigned

tasks

Does own work, but

does not help team

Often works ahead

and doesn’t share

ideas

A poor team

member who

sometimes chooses

not to participate and

does not complete

assigned tasks

Respecting

Team

Members

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

questions to all

members of the team

during discussions

Helps direct the

group in reaching

answers

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

clarifying questions

to others during

discussions

Has difficulty

respectfully listening

and discussing, and

tends to dominate

discussions

Has great

difficulty listening,

argues with

teammates, and is

unwilling to consider

other opinions

Prevents group from

reaching answers

Collaboration

Made sure all

team members

contributed equally to

the finished project

Assisted team or

partner while

completing the work

Finished

individual task but

did not assist team or

partner while

completing the work

Contributed little

or nothing to the

team or partner while

completing the work

Name ___________________________________________ Period _____ How Much Effort? SCIENCE

ROBENSTINE

No one is born able to do everything. Everyone has the ability to learn our curriculum and to

make growth in science skills and abilities. Your success in math has nothing to do with

luck. It has everything to do with how much EFFORT you put into learning the content!

Here is a rubric for you to use to self-assess how much EFFORT you are putting into daily class

discussions and work.

Effort Rubric

4

I respectfully listen to the information that my teacher presents during class. I volunteer to answer

questions and participate in discussions. I work on each task that I am given until I am finished. I

push myself to continue working even when a problem is challenging or difficult to understand. I

view difficult questions as an opportunity to improve. I do not rush through assignments for the sake

of finishing them, but I think about each of the questions I am answering or tasks that I am

completing to make sure that what I turn in is my BEST work. I follow directions the first time

given. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage of any

retake opportunities.

3

I listen in class and complete the assignments that are given. I push myself when problems are

difficult or challenging to complete. I check over my work before I turn it in to make sure I have

done my best. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage

of any retake opportunities.

2

I put some effort into listening during class, but often choose to think about other things while my

teacher is talking. I put some effort into solving the problems or completing tasks, but I stop when a

problem becomes difficult, or I don’t understand what I am supposed to do. I just guess and write

down something so I don’t leave anything blank. I make some effort to collaborate with others, but

get easily distracted and off task. I rarely take advantage of retake opportunities.

1

I put very little effort into listening in class and often choose to focus my attention elsewhere. I put

very little effort into solving problems or completing tasks. I skip difficult problems and either leave

them blank or copy down someone else’s work. I do not work with others in my group. I do not

follow directions. I do not take advantage of retake opportunities.

0

I put no effort into my work. I do not even complete assignments.

My EFFORT Goal for this quarter:

• Last quarter my effort score was ________.

• This quarter, I hope to improve my effort score to _________.

How Do I Rate As a Team Member?

Team Work Rubric

Exemplary

(Outstanding)

Meeting

Expectations

Needs

Improvement Unacceptable

3 Points 2 Points 1 Point 0 Points

Attention and

Focus

Consistently

stays focused on the

task and what needs

to be done

Knows what needs to

be done, and does it

Does not need to be

reminded or told what

to do

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done most of

the time

Other group members

can count on this

person

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done some of

the time

Other group members

must sometimes

remind this person to

keep on task

Rarely focuses

on the task and what

needs to be done

Even when reminded

to keep on task, this

person doesn’t do it

Lets others do the

work

Participation

A true team

member who

contributes a lot of

effort

Encourages and

supports the effort of

others on the team

A strong team

member who

completes the

assigned tasks

Sometimes offers

ideas and suggestions

to the team

A satisfactory

team member who

does the assigned

tasks

Does own work, but

does not help team

Often works ahead

and doesn’t share

ideas

A poor team

member who

sometimes chooses

not to participate and

does not complete

assigned tasks

Respecting

Team

Members

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

questions to all

members of the team

during discussions

Helps direct the

group in reaching

answers

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

clarifying questions

to others during

discussions

Has difficulty

respectfully listening

and discussing, and

tends to dominate

discussions

Has great

difficulty listening,

argues with

teammates, and is

unwilling to consider

other opinions

Prevents group from

reaching answers

Collaboration

Made sure all

team members

contributed equally to

the finished project

Assisted team or

partner while

completing the work

Finished

individual task but

did not assist team or

partner while

completing the work

Contributed little

or nothing to the

team or partner while

completing the work

Name ___________________________________________ Period _____ How Much Effort? SCIENCE

ROBENSTINE

No one is born able to do everything. Everyone has the ability to learn our curriculum and to

make growth in science skills and abilities. Your success in math has nothing to do with

luck. It has everything to do with how much EFFORT you put into learning the content!

Here is a rubric for you to use to self-assess how much EFFORT you are putting into daily class

discussions and work.

Effort Rubric

4

I respectfully listen to the information that my teacher presents during class. I volunteer to answer

questions and participate in discussions. I work on each task that I am given until I am finished. I

push myself to continue working even when a problem is challenging or difficult to understand. I

view difficult questions as an opportunity to improve. I do not rush through assignments for the sake

of finishing them, but I think about each of the questions I am answering or tasks that I am

completing to make sure that what I turn in is my BEST work. I follow directions the first time

given. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage of any

retake opportunities.

3

I listen in class and complete the assignments that are given. I push myself when problems are

difficult or challenging to complete. I check over my work before I turn it in to make sure I have

done my best. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage

of any retake opportunities.

2

I put some effort into listening during class, but often choose to think about other things while my

teacher is talking. I put some effort into solving the problems or completing tasks, but I stop when a

problem becomes difficult, or I don’t understand what I am supposed to do. I just guess and write

down something so I don’t leave anything blank. I make some effort to collaborate with others, but

get easily distracted and off task. I rarely take advantage of retake opportunities.

1

I put very little effort into listening in class and often choose to focus my attention elsewhere. I put

very little effort into solving problems or completing tasks. I skip difficult problems and either leave

them blank or copy down someone else’s work. I do not work with others in my group. I do not

follow directions. I do not take advantage of retake opportunities.

0

I put no effort into my work. I do not even complete assignments.

My EFFORT Goal for this quarter:

• Last quarter my effort score was ________.

• This quarter, I hope to improve my effort score to _________.

How Do I Rate As a Team Member?

Team Work Rubric

Exemplary

(Outstanding)

Meeting

Expectations

Needs

Improvement Unacceptable

3 Points 2 Points 1 Point 0 Points

Attention and

Focus

Consistently

stays focused on the

task and what needs

to be done

Knows what needs to

be done, and does it

Does not need to be

reminded or told what

to do

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done most of

the time

Other group members

can count on this

person

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done some of

the time

Other group members

must sometimes

remind this person to

keep on task

Rarely focuses

on the task and what

needs to be done

Even when reminded

to keep on task, this

person doesn’t do it

Lets others do the

work

Participation

A true team

member who

contributes a lot of

effort

Encourages and

supports the effort of

others on the team

A strong team

member who

completes the

assigned tasks

Sometimes offers

ideas and suggestions

to the team

A satisfactory

team member who

does the assigned

tasks

Does own work, but

does not help team

Often works ahead

and doesn’t share

ideas

A poor team

member who

sometimes chooses

not to participate and

does not complete

assigned tasks

Respecting

Team

Members

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

questions to all

members of the team

during discussions

Helps direct the

group in reaching

answers

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

clarifying questions

to others during

discussions

Has difficulty

respectfully listening

and discussing, and

tends to dominate

discussions

Has great

difficulty listening,

argues with

teammates, and is

unwilling to consider

other opinions

Prevents group from

reaching answers

Collaboration

Made sure all

team members

contributed equally to

the finished project

Assisted team or

partner while

completing the work

Finished

individual task but

did not assist team or

partner while

completing the work

Contributed little

or nothing to the

team or partner while

completing the work

Name ___________________________________________ Period _____ How Much Effort? SCIENCE

ROBENSTINE

No one is born able to do everything. Everyone has the ability to learn our curriculum and to

make growth in science skills and abilities. Your success in math has nothing to do with

luck. It has everything to do with how much EFFORT you put into learning the content!

Here is a rubric for you to use to self-assess how much EFFORT you are putting into daily class

discussions and work.

Effort Rubric

4

I respectfully listen to the information that my teacher presents during class. I volunteer to answer

questions and participate in discussions. I work on each task that I am given until I am finished. I

push myself to continue working even when a problem is challenging or difficult to understand. I

view difficult questions as an opportunity to improve. I do not rush through assignments for the sake

of finishing them, but I think about each of the questions I am answering or tasks that I am

completing to make sure that what I turn in is my BEST work. I follow directions the first time

given. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage of any

retake opportunities.

3

I listen in class and complete the assignments that are given. I push myself when problems are

difficult or challenging to complete. I check over my work before I turn it in to make sure I have

done my best. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage

of any retake opportunities.

2

I put some effort into listening during class, but often choose to think about other things while my

teacher is talking. I put some effort into solving the problems or completing tasks, but I stop when a

problem becomes difficult, or I don’t understand what I am supposed to do. I just guess and write

down something so I don’t leave anything blank. I make some effort to collaborate with others, but

get easily distracted and off task. I rarely take advantage of retake opportunities.

1

I put very little effort into listening in class and often choose to focus my attention elsewhere. I put

very little effort into solving problems or completing tasks. I skip difficult problems and either leave

them blank or copy down someone else’s work. I do not work with others in my group. I do not

follow directions. I do not take advantage of retake opportunities.

0

I put no effort into my work. I do not even complete assignments.

My EFFORT Goal for this quarter:

• Last quarter my effort score was ________.

• This quarter, I hope to improve my effort score to _________.

How Do I Rate As a Team Member?

Team Work Rubric

Exemplary

(Outstanding)

Meeting

Expectations

Needs

Improvement Unacceptable

3 Points 2 Points 1 Point 0 Points

Attention and

Focus

Consistently

stays focused on the

task and what needs

to be done

Knows what needs to

be done, and does it

Does not need to be

reminded or told what

to do

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done most of

the time

Other group members

can count on this

person

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done some of

the time

Other group members

must sometimes

remind this person to

keep on task

Rarely focuses

on the task and what

needs to be done

Even when reminded

to keep on task, this

person doesn’t do it

Lets others do the

work

Participation

A true team

member who

contributes a lot of

effort

Encourages and

supports the effort of

others on the team

A strong team

member who

completes the

assigned tasks

Sometimes offers

ideas and suggestions

to the team

A satisfactory

team member who

does the assigned

tasks

Does own work, but

does not help team

Often works ahead

and doesn’t share

ideas

A poor team

member who

sometimes chooses

not to participate and

does not complete

assigned tasks

Respecting

Team

Members

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

questions to all

members of the team

during discussions

Helps direct the

group in reaching

answers

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

clarifying questions

to others during

discussions

Has difficulty

respectfully listening

and discussing, and

tends to dominate

discussions

Has great

difficulty listening,

argues with

teammates, and is

unwilling to consider

other opinions

Prevents group from

reaching answers

Collaboration

Made sure all

team members

contributed equally to

the finished project

Assisted team or

partner while

completing the work

Finished

individual task but

did not assist team or

partner while

completing the work

Contributed little

or nothing to the

team or partner while

completing the work

Name ___________________________________________ Period _____ How Much Effort? SCIENCE

ROBENSTINE

No one is born able to do everything. Everyone has the ability to learn our curriculum and to

make growth in science skills and abilities. Your success in math has nothing to do with

luck. It has everything to do with how much EFFORT you put into learning the content!

Here is a rubric for you to use to self-assess how much EFFORT you are putting into daily class

discussions and work.

Effort Rubric

4

I respectfully listen to the information that my teacher presents during class. I volunteer to answer

questions and participate in discussions. I work on each task that I am given until I am finished. I

push myself to continue working even when a problem is challenging or difficult to understand. I

view difficult questions as an opportunity to improve. I do not rush through assignments for the sake

of finishing them, but I think about each of the questions I am answering or tasks that I am

completing to make sure that what I turn in is my BEST work. I follow directions the first time

given. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage of any

retake opportunities.

3

I listen in class and complete the assignments that are given. I push myself when problems are

difficult or challenging to complete. I check over my work before I turn it in to make sure I have

done my best. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage

of any retake opportunities.

2

I put some effort into listening during class, but often choose to think about other things while my

teacher is talking. I put some effort into solving the problems or completing tasks, but I stop when a

problem becomes difficult, or I don’t understand what I am supposed to do. I just guess and write

down something so I don’t leave anything blank. I make some effort to collaborate with others, but

get easily distracted and off task. I rarely take advantage of retake opportunities.

1

I put very little effort into listening in class and often choose to focus my attention elsewhere. I put

very little effort into solving problems or completing tasks. I skip difficult problems and either leave

them blank or copy down someone else’s work. I do not work with others in my group. I do not

follow directions. I do not take advantage of retake opportunities.

0

I put no effort into my work. I do not even complete assignments.

My EFFORT Goal for this quarter:

• Last quarter my effort score was ________.

• This quarter, I hope to improve my effort score to _________.

How Do I Rate As a Team Member?

Team Work Rubric

Exemplary

(Outstanding)

Meeting

Expectations

Needs

Improvement Unacceptable

3 Points 2 Points 1 Point 0 Points

Attention and

Focus

Consistently

stays focused on the

task and what needs

to be done

Knows what needs to

be done, and does it

Does not need to be

reminded or told what

to do

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done most of

the time

Other group members

can count on this

person

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done some of

the time

Other group members

must sometimes

remind this person to

keep on task

Rarely focuses

on the task and what

needs to be done

Even when reminded

to keep on task, this

person doesn’t do it

Lets others do the

work

Participation

A true team

member who

contributes a lot of

effort

Encourages and

supports the effort of

others on the team

A strong team

member who

completes the

assigned tasks

Sometimes offers

ideas and suggestions

to the team

A satisfactory

team member who

does the assigned

tasks

Does own work, but

does not help team

Often works ahead

and doesn’t share

ideas

A poor team

member who

sometimes chooses

not to participate and

does not complete

assigned tasks

Respecting

Team

Members

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

questions to all

members of the team

during discussions

Helps direct the

group in reaching

answers

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

clarifying questions

to others during

discussions

Has difficulty

respectfully listening

and discussing, and

tends to dominate

discussions

Has great

difficulty listening,

argues with

teammates, and is

unwilling to consider

other opinions

Prevents group from

reaching answers

Collaboration

Made sure all

team members

contributed equally to

the finished project

Assisted team or

partner while

completing the work

Finished

individual task but

did not assist team or

partner while

completing the work

Contributed little

or nothing to the

team or partner while

completing the work

Name ___________________________________________ Period _____ How Much Effort? SCIENCE

ROBENSTINE

No one is born able to do everything. Everyone has the ability to learn our curriculum and to

make growth in science skills and abilities. Your success in math has nothing to do with

luck. It has everything to do with how much EFFORT you put into learning the content!

Here is a rubric for you to use to self-assess how much EFFORT you are putting into daily class

discussions and work.

Effort Rubric

4

I respectfully listen to the information that my teacher presents during class. I volunteer to answer

questions and participate in discussions. I work on each task that I am given until I am finished. I

push myself to continue working even when a problem is challenging or difficult to understand. I

view difficult questions as an opportunity to improve. I do not rush through assignments for the sake

of finishing them, but I think about each of the questions I am answering or tasks that I am

completing to make sure that what I turn in is my BEST work. I follow directions the first time

given. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage of any

retake opportunities.

3

I listen in class and complete the assignments that are given. I push myself when problems are

difficult or challenging to complete. I check over my work before I turn it in to make sure I have

done my best. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage

of any retake opportunities.

2

I put some effort into listening during class, but often choose to think about other things while my

teacher is talking. I put some effort into solving the problems or completing tasks, but I stop when a

problem becomes difficult, or I don’t understand what I am supposed to do. I just guess and write

down something so I don’t leave anything blank. I make some effort to collaborate with others, but

get easily distracted and off task. I rarely take advantage of retake opportunities.

1

I put very little effort into listening in class and often choose to focus my attention elsewhere. I put

very little effort into solving problems or completing tasks. I skip difficult problems and either leave

them blank or copy down someone else’s work. I do not work with others in my group. I do not

follow directions. I do not take advantage of retake opportunities.

0

I put no effort into my work. I do not even complete assignments.

My EFFORT Goal for this quarter:

• Last quarter my effort score was ________.

• This quarter, I hope to improve my effort score to _________.

How Do I Rate As a Team Member?

Team Work Rubric

Exemplary

(Outstanding)

Meeting

Expectations

Needs

Improvement Unacceptable

3 Points 2 Points 1 Point 0 Points

Attention and

Focus

Consistently

stays focused on the

task and what needs

to be done

Knows what needs to

be done, and does it

Does not need to be

reminded or told what

to do

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done most of

the time

Other group members

can count on this

person

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done some of

the time

Other group members

must sometimes

remind this person to

keep on task

Rarely focuses

on the task and what

needs to be done

Even when reminded

to keep on task, this

person doesn’t do it

Lets others do the

work

Participation

A true team

member who

contributes a lot of

effort

Encourages and

supports the effort of

others on the team

A strong team

member who

completes the

assigned tasks

Sometimes offers

ideas and suggestions

to the team

A satisfactory

team member who

does the assigned

tasks

Does own work, but

does not help team

Often works ahead

and doesn’t share

ideas

A poor team

member who

sometimes chooses

not to participate and

does not complete

assigned tasks

Respecting

Team

Members

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

questions to all

members of the team

during discussions

Helps direct the

group in reaching

answers

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

clarifying questions

to others during

discussions

Has difficulty

respectfully listening

and discussing, and

tends to dominate

discussions

Has great

difficulty listening,

argues with

teammates, and is

unwilling to consider

other opinions

Prevents group from

reaching answers

Collaboration

Made sure all

team members

contributed equally to

the finished project

Assisted team or

partner while

completing the work

Finished

individual task but

did not assist team or

partner while

completing the work

Contributed little

or nothing to the

team or partner while

completing the work

Name ___________________________________________ Period _____ How Much Effort? SCIENCE

ROBENSTINE

No one is born able to do everything. Everyone has the ability to learn our curriculum and to

make growth in science skills and abilities. Your success in math has nothing to do with

luck. It has everything to do with how much EFFORT you put into learning the content!

Here is a rubric for you to use to self-assess how much EFFORT you are putting into daily class

discussions and work.

Effort Rubric

4

I respectfully listen to the information that my teacher presents during class. I volunteer to answer

questions and participate in discussions. I work on each task that I am given until I am finished. I

push myself to continue working even when a problem is challenging or difficult to understand. I

view difficult questions as an opportunity to improve. I do not rush through assignments for the sake

of finishing them, but I think about each of the questions I am answering or tasks that I am

completing to make sure that what I turn in is my BEST work. I follow directions the first time

given. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage of any

retake opportunities.

3

I listen in class and complete the assignments that are given. I push myself when problems are

difficult or challenging to complete. I check over my work before I turn it in to make sure I have

done my best. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage

of any retake opportunities.

2

I put some effort into listening during class, but often choose to think about other things while my

teacher is talking. I put some effort into solving the problems or completing tasks, but I stop when a

problem becomes difficult, or I don’t understand what I am supposed to do. I just guess and write

down something so I don’t leave anything blank. I make some effort to collaborate with others, but

get easily distracted and off task. I rarely take advantage of retake opportunities.

1

I put very little effort into listening in class and often choose to focus my attention elsewhere. I put

very little effort into solving problems or completing tasks. I skip difficult problems and either leave

them blank or copy down someone else’s work. I do not work with others in my group. I do not

follow directions. I do not take advantage of retake opportunities.

0

I put no effort into my work. I do not even complete assignments.

My EFFORT Goal for this quarter:

• Last quarter my effort score was ________.

• This quarter, I hope to improve my effort score to _________.

How Do I Rate As a Team Member?

Team Work Rubric

Exemplary

(Outstanding)

Meeting

Expectations

Needs

Improvement Unacceptable

3 Points 2 Points 1 Point 0 Points

Attention and

Focus

Consistently

stays focused on the

task and what needs

to be done

Knows what needs to

be done, and does it

Does not need to be

reminded or told what

to do

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done most of

the time

Other group members

can count on this

person

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done some of

the time

Other group members

must sometimes

remind this person to

keep on task

Rarely focuses

on the task and what

needs to be done

Even when reminded

to keep on task, this

person doesn’t do it

Lets others do the

work

Participation

A true team

member who

contributes a lot of

effort

Encourages and

supports the effort of

others on the team

A strong team

member who

completes the

assigned tasks

Sometimes offers

ideas and suggestions

to the team

A satisfactory

team member who

does the assigned

tasks

Does own work, but

does not help team

Often works ahead

and doesn’t share

ideas

A poor team

member who

sometimes chooses

not to participate and

does not complete

assigned tasks

Respecting

Team

Members

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

questions to all

members of the team

during discussions

Helps direct the

group in reaching

answers

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

clarifying questions

to others during

discussions

Has difficulty

respectfully listening

and discussing, and

tends to dominate

discussions

Has great

difficulty listening,

argues with

teammates, and is

unwilling to consider

other opinions

Prevents group from

reaching answers

Collaboration

Made sure all

team members

contributed equally to

the finished project

Assisted team or

partner while

completing the work

Finished

individual task but

did not assist team or

partner while

completing the work

Contributed little

or nothing to the

team or partner while

completing the work

Name ___________________________________________ Period _____ How Much Effort? SCIENCE

ROBENSTINE

No one is born able to do everything. Everyone has the ability to learn our curriculum and to

make growth in science skills and abilities. Your success in math has nothing to do with

luck. It has everything to do with how much EFFORT you put into learning the content!

Here is a rubric for you to use to self-assess how much EFFORT you are putting into daily class

discussions and work.

Effort Rubric

4

I respectfully listen to the information that my teacher presents during class. I volunteer to answer

questions and participate in discussions. I work on each task that I am given until I am finished. I

push myself to continue working even when a problem is challenging or difficult to understand. I

view difficult questions as an opportunity to improve. I do not rush through assignments for the sake

of finishing them, but I think about each of the questions I am answering or tasks that I am

completing to make sure that what I turn in is my BEST work. I follow directions the first time

given. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage of any

retake opportunities.

3

I listen in class and complete the assignments that are given. I push myself when problems are

difficult or challenging to complete. I check over my work before I turn it in to make sure I have

done my best. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage

of any retake opportunities.

2

I put some effort into listening during class, but often choose to think about other things while my

teacher is talking. I put some effort into solving the problems or completing tasks, but I stop when a

problem becomes difficult, or I don’t understand what I am supposed to do. I just guess and write

down something so I don’t leave anything blank. I make some effort to collaborate with others, but

get easily distracted and off task. I rarely take advantage of retake opportunities.

1

I put very little effort into listening in class and often choose to focus my attention elsewhere. I put

very little effort into solving problems or completing tasks. I skip difficult problems and either leave

them blank or copy down someone else’s work. I do not work with others in my group. I do not

follow directions. I do not take advantage of retake opportunities.

0

I put no effort into my work. I do not even complete assignments.

My EFFORT Goal for this quarter:

• Last quarter my effort score was ________.

• This quarter, I hope to improve my effort score to _________.

How Do I Rate As a Team Member?

Team Work Rubric

Exemplary

(Outstanding)

Meeting

Expectations

Needs

Improvement Unacceptable

3 Points 2 Points 1 Point 0 Points

Attention and

Focus

Consistently

stays focused on the

task and what needs

to be done

Knows what needs to

be done, and does it

Does not need to be

reminded or told what

to do

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done most of

the time

Other group members

can count on this

person

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done some of

the time

Other group members

must sometimes

remind this person to

keep on task

Rarely focuses

on the task and what

needs to be done

Even when reminded

to keep on task, this

person doesn’t do it

Lets others do the

work

Participation

A true team

member who

contributes a lot of

effort

Encourages and

supports the effort of

others on the team

A strong team

member who

completes the

assigned tasks

Sometimes offers

ideas and suggestions

to the team

A satisfactory

team member who

does the assigned

tasks

Does own work, but

does not help team

Often works ahead

and doesn’t share

ideas

A poor team

member who

sometimes chooses

not to participate and

does not complete

assigned tasks

Respecting

Team

Members

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

questions to all

members of the team

during discussions

Helps direct the

group in reaching

answers

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

clarifying questions

to others during

discussions

Has difficulty

respectfully listening

and discussing, and

tends to dominate

discussions

Has great

difficulty listening,

argues with

teammates, and is

unwilling to consider

other opinions

Prevents group from

reaching answers

Collaboration

Made sure all

team members

contributed equally to

the finished project

Assisted team or

partner while

completing the work

Finished

individual task but

did not assist team or

partner while

completing the work

Contributed little

or nothing to the

team or partner while

completing the work

Name ___________________________________________ Period _____ How Much Effort? SCIENCE

ROBENSTINE

No one is born able to do everything. Everyone has the ability to learn our curriculum and to

make growth in science skills and abilities. Your success in math has nothing to do with

luck. It has everything to do with how much EFFORT you put into learning the content!

Here is a rubric for you to use to self-assess how much EFFORT you are putting into daily class

discussions and work.

Effort Rubric

4

I respectfully listen to the information that my teacher presents during class. I volunteer to answer

questions and participate in discussions. I work on each task that I am given until I am finished. I

push myself to continue working even when a problem is challenging or difficult to understand. I

view difficult questions as an opportunity to improve. I do not rush through assignments for the sake

of finishing them, but I think about each of the questions I am answering or tasks that I am

completing to make sure that what I turn in is my BEST work. I follow directions the first time

given. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage of any

retake opportunities.

3

I listen in class and complete the assignments that are given. I push myself when problems are

difficult or challenging to complete. I check over my work before I turn it in to make sure I have

done my best. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage

of any retake opportunities.

2

I put some effort into listening during class, but often choose to think about other things while my

teacher is talking. I put some effort into solving the problems or completing tasks, but I stop when a

problem becomes difficult, or I don’t understand what I am supposed to do. I just guess and write

down something so I don’t leave anything blank. I make some effort to collaborate with others, but

get easily distracted and off task. I rarely take advantage of retake opportunities.

1

I put very little effort into listening in class and often choose to focus my attention elsewhere. I put

very little effort into solving problems or completing tasks. I skip difficult problems and either leave

them blank or copy down someone else’s work. I do not work with others in my group. I do not

follow directions. I do not take advantage of retake opportunities.

0

I put no effort into my work. I do not even complete assignments.

My EFFORT Goal for this quarter:

• Last quarter my effort score was ________.

• This quarter, I hope to improve my effort score to _________.

How Do I Rate As a Team Member?

Team Work Rubric

Exemplary

(Outstanding)

Meeting

Expectations

Needs

Improvement Unacceptable

3 Points 2 Points 1 Point 0 Points

Attention and

Focus

Consistently

stays focused on the

task and what needs

to be done

Knows what needs to

be done, and does it

Does not need to be

reminded or told what

to do

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done most of

the time

Other group members

can count on this

person

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done some of

the time

Other group members

must sometimes

remind this person to

keep on task

Rarely focuses

on the task and what

needs to be done

Even when reminded

to keep on task, this

person doesn’t do it

Lets others do the

work

Participation

A true team

member who

contributes a lot of

effort

Encourages and

supports the effort of

others on the team

A strong team

member who

completes the

assigned tasks

Sometimes offers

ideas and suggestions

to the team

A satisfactory

team member who

does the assigned

tasks

Does own work, but

does not help team

Often works ahead

and doesn’t share

ideas

A poor team

member who

sometimes chooses

not to participate and

does not complete

assigned tasks

Respecting

Team

Members

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

questions to all

members of the team

during discussions

Helps direct the

group in reaching

answers

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

clarifying questions

to others during

discussions

Has difficulty

respectfully listening

and discussing, and

tends to dominate

discussions

Has great

difficulty listening,

argues with

teammates, and is

unwilling to consider

other opinions

Prevents group from

reaching answers

Collaboration

Made sure all

team members

contributed equally to

the finished project

Assisted team or

partner while

completing the work

Finished

individual task but

did not assist team or

partner while

completing the work

Contributed little

or nothing to the

team or partner while

completing the work

Name ___________________________________________ Period _____ How Much Effort? SCIENCE

ROBENSTINE

No one is born able to do everything. Everyone has the ability to learn our curriculum and to

make growth in science skills and abilities. Your success in math has nothing to do with

luck. It has everything to do with how much EFFORT you put into learning the content!

Here is a rubric for you to use to self-assess how much EFFORT you are putting into daily class

discussions and work.

Effort Rubric

4

I respectfully listen to the information that my teacher presents during class. I volunteer to answer

questions and participate in discussions. I work on each task that I am given until I am finished. I

push myself to continue working even when a problem is challenging or difficult to understand. I

view difficult questions as an opportunity to improve. I do not rush through assignments for the sake

of finishing them, but I think about each of the questions I am answering or tasks that I am

completing to make sure that what I turn in is my BEST work. I follow directions the first time

given. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage of any

retake opportunities.

3

I listen in class and complete the assignments that are given. I push myself when problems are

difficult or challenging to complete. I check over my work before I turn it in to make sure I have

done my best. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage

of any retake opportunities.

2

I put some effort into listening during class, but often choose to think about other things while my

teacher is talking. I put some effort into solving the problems or completing tasks, but I stop when a

problem becomes difficult, or I don’t understand what I am supposed to do. I just guess and write

down something so I don’t leave anything blank. I make some effort to collaborate with others, but

get easily distracted and off task. I rarely take advantage of retake opportunities.

1

I put very little effort into listening in class and often choose to focus my attention elsewhere. I put

very little effort into solving problems or completing tasks. I skip difficult problems and either leave

them blank or copy down someone else’s work. I do not work with others in my group. I do not

follow directions. I do not take advantage of retake opportunities.

0

I put no effort into my work. I do not even complete assignments.

My EFFORT Goal for this quarter:

• Last quarter my effort score was ________.

• This quarter, I hope to improve my effort score to _________.

How Do I Rate As a Team Member?

Team Work Rubric

Exemplary

(Outstanding)

Meeting

Expectations

Needs

Improvement Unacceptable

3 Points 2 Points 1 Point 0 Points

Attention and

Focus

Consistently

stays focused on the

task and what needs

to be done

Knows what needs to

be done, and does it

Does not need to be

reminded or told what

to do

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done most of

the time

Other group members

can count on this

person

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done some of

the time

Other group members

must sometimes

remind this person to

keep on task

Rarely focuses

on the task and what

needs to be done

Even when reminded

to keep on task, this

person doesn’t do it

Lets others do the

work

Participation

A true team

member who

contributes a lot of

effort

Encourages and

supports the effort of

others on the team

A strong team

member who

completes the

assigned tasks

Sometimes offers

ideas and suggestions

to the team

A satisfactory

team member who

does the assigned

tasks

Does own work, but

does not help team

Often works ahead

and doesn’t share

ideas

A poor team

member who

sometimes chooses

not to participate and

does not complete

assigned tasks

Respecting

Team

Members

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

questions to all

members of the team

during discussions

Helps direct the

group in reaching

answers

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

clarifying questions

to others during

discussions

Has difficulty

respectfully listening

and discussing, and

tends to dominate

discussions

Has great

difficulty listening,

argues with

teammates, and is

unwilling to consider

other opinions

Prevents group from

reaching answers

Collaboration

Made sure all

team members

contributed equally to

the finished project

Assisted team or

partner while

completing the work

Finished

individual task but

did not assist team or

partner while

completing the work

Contributed little

or nothing to the

team or partner while

completing the work

Name ___________________________________________ Period _____ How Much Effort? SCIENCE

ROBENSTINE

No one is born able to do everything. Everyone has the ability to learn our curriculum and to

make growth in science skills and abilities. Your success in math has nothing to do with

luck. It has everything to do with how much EFFORT you put into learning the content!

Here is a rubric for you to use to self-assess how much EFFORT you are putting into daily class

discussions and work.

Effort Rubric

4

I respectfully listen to the information that my teacher presents during class. I volunteer to answer

questions and participate in discussions. I work on each task that I am given until I am finished. I

push myself to continue working even when a problem is challenging or difficult to understand. I

view difficult questions as an opportunity to improve. I do not rush through assignments for the sake

of finishing them, but I think about each of the questions I am answering or tasks that I am

completing to make sure that what I turn in is my BEST work. I follow directions the first time

given. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage of any

retake opportunities.

3

I listen in class and complete the assignments that are given. I push myself when problems are

difficult or challenging to complete. I check over my work before I turn it in to make sure I have

done my best. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage

of any retake opportunities.

2

I put some effort into listening during class, but often choose to think about other things while my

teacher is talking. I put some effort into solving the problems or completing tasks, but I stop when a

problem becomes difficult, or I don’t understand what I am supposed to do. I just guess and write

down something so I don’t leave anything blank. I make some effort to collaborate with others, but

get easily distracted and off task. I rarely take advantage of retake opportunities.

1

I put very little effort into listening in class and often choose to focus my attention elsewhere. I put

very little effort into solving problems or completing tasks. I skip difficult problems and either leave

them blank or copy down someone else’s work. I do not work with others in my group. I do not

follow directions. I do not take advantage of retake opportunities.

0

I put no effort into my work. I do not even complete assignments.

My EFFORT Goal for this quarter:

• Last quarter my effort score was ________.

• This quarter, I hope to improve my effort score to _________.

How Do I Rate As a Team Member?

Team Work Rubric

Exemplary

(Outstanding)

Meeting

Expectations

Needs

Improvement Unacceptable

3 Points 2 Points 1 Point 0 Points

Attention and

Focus

Consistently

stays focused on the

task and what needs

to be done

Knows what needs to

be done, and does it

Does not need to be

reminded or told what

to do

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done most of

the time

Other group members

can count on this

person

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done some of

the time

Other group members

must sometimes

remind this person to

keep on task

Rarely focuses

on the task and what

needs to be done

Even when reminded

to keep on task, this

person doesn’t do it

Lets others do the

work

Participation

A true team

member who

contributes a lot of

effort

Encourages and

supports the effort of

others on the team

A strong team

member who

completes the

assigned tasks

Sometimes offers

ideas and suggestions

to the team

A satisfactory

team member who

does the assigned

tasks

Does own work, but

does not help team

Often works ahead

and doesn’t share

ideas

A poor team

member who

sometimes chooses

not to participate and

does not complete

assigned tasks

Respecting

Team

Members

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

questions to all

members of the team

during discussions

Helps direct the

group in reaching

answers

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

clarifying questions

to others during

discussions

Has difficulty

respectfully listening

and discussing, and

tends to dominate

discussions

Has great

difficulty listening,

argues with

teammates, and is

unwilling to consider

other opinions

Prevents group from

reaching answers

Collaboration

Made sure all

team members

contributed equally to

the finished project

Assisted team or

partner while

completing the work

Finished

individual task but

did not assist team or

partner while

completing the work

Contributed little

or nothing to the

team or partner while

completing the work

Name ___________________________________________ Period _____ How Much Effort? SCIENCE

ROBENSTINE

No one is born able to do everything. Everyone has the ability to learn our curriculum and to

make growth in science skills and abilities. Your success in math has nothing to do with

luck. It has everything to do with how much EFFORT you put into learning the content!

Here is a rubric for you to use to self-assess how much EFFORT you are putting into daily class

discussions and work.

Effort Rubric

4

I respectfully listen to the information that my teacher presents during class. I volunteer to answer

questions and participate in discussions. I work on each task that I am given until I am finished. I

push myself to continue working even when a problem is challenging or difficult to understand. I

view difficult questions as an opportunity to improve. I do not rush through assignments for the sake

of finishing them, but I think about each of the questions I am answering or tasks that I am

completing to make sure that what I turn in is my BEST work. I follow directions the first time

given. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage of any

retake opportunities.

3

I listen in class and complete the assignments that are given. I push myself when problems are

difficult or challenging to complete. I check over my work before I turn it in to make sure I have

done my best. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage

of any retake opportunities.

2

I put some effort into listening during class, but often choose to think about other things while my

teacher is talking. I put some effort into solving the problems or completing tasks, but I stop when a

problem becomes difficult, or I don’t understand what I am supposed to do. I just guess and write

down something so I don’t leave anything blank. I make some effort to collaborate with others, but

get easily distracted and off task. I rarely take advantage of retake opportunities.

1

I put very little effort into listening in class and often choose to focus my attention elsewhere. I put

very little effort into solving problems or completing tasks. I skip difficult problems and either leave

them blank or copy down someone else’s work. I do not work with others in my group. I do not

follow directions. I do not take advantage of retake opportunities.

0

I put no effort into my work. I do not even complete assignments.

My EFFORT Goal for this quarter:

• Last quarter my effort score was ________.

• This quarter, I hope to improve my effort score to _________.

How Do I Rate As a Team Member?

Team Work Rubric

Exemplary

(Outstanding)

Meeting

Expectations

Needs

Improvement Unacceptable

3 Points 2 Points 1 Point 0 Points

Attention and

Focus

Consistently

stays focused on the

task and what needs

to be done

Knows what needs to

be done, and does it

Does not need to be

reminded or told what

to do

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done most of

the time

Other group members

can count on this

person

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done some of

the time

Other group members

must sometimes

remind this person to

keep on task

Rarely focuses

on the task and what

needs to be done

Even when reminded

to keep on task, this

person doesn’t do it

Lets others do the

work

Participation

A true team

member who

contributes a lot of

effort

Encourages and

supports the effort of

others on the team

A strong team

member who

completes the

assigned tasks

Sometimes offers

ideas and suggestions

to the team

A satisfactory

team member who

does the assigned

tasks

Does own work, but

does not help team

Often works ahead

and doesn’t share

ideas

A poor team

member who

sometimes chooses

not to participate and

does not complete

assigned tasks

Respecting

Team

Members

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

questions to all

members of the team

during discussions

Helps direct the

group in reaching

answers

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

clarifying questions

to others during

discussions

Has difficulty

respectfully listening

and discussing, and

tends to dominate

discussions

Has great

difficulty listening,

argues with

teammates, and is

unwilling to consider

other opinions

Prevents group from

reaching answers

Collaboration

Made sure all

team members

contributed equally to

the finished project

Assisted team or

partner while

completing the work

Finished

individual task but

did not assist team or

partner while

completing the work

Contributed little

or nothing to the

team or partner while

completing the work

Name ___________________________________________ Period _____ How Much Effort? SCIENCE

ROBENSTINE

No one is born able to do everything. Everyone has the ability to learn our curriculum and to

make growth in science skills and abilities. Your success in math has nothing to do with

luck. It has everything to do with how much EFFORT you put into learning the content!

Here is a rubric for you to use to self-assess how much EFFORT you are putting into daily class

discussions and work.

Effort Rubric

4

I respectfully listen to the information that my teacher presents during class. I volunteer to answer

questions and participate in discussions. I work on each task that I am given until I am finished. I

push myself to continue working even when a problem is challenging or difficult to understand. I

view difficult questions as an opportunity to improve. I do not rush through assignments for the sake

of finishing them, but I think about each of the questions I am answering or tasks that I am

completing to make sure that what I turn in is my BEST work. I follow directions the first time

given. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage of any

retake opportunities.

3

I listen in class and complete the assignments that are given. I push myself when problems are

difficult or challenging to complete. I check over my work before I turn it in to make sure I have

done my best. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage

of any retake opportunities.

2

I put some effort into listening during class, but often choose to think about other things while my

teacher is talking. I put some effort into solving the problems or completing tasks, but I stop when a

problem becomes difficult, or I don’t understand what I am supposed to do. I just guess and write

down something so I don’t leave anything blank. I make some effort to collaborate with others, but

get easily distracted and off task. I rarely take advantage of retake opportunities.

1

I put very little effort into listening in class and often choose to focus my attention elsewhere. I put

very little effort into solving problems or completing tasks. I skip difficult problems and either leave

them blank or copy down someone else’s work. I do not work with others in my group. I do not

follow directions. I do not take advantage of retake opportunities.

0

I put no effort into my work. I do not even complete assignments.

My EFFORT Goal for this quarter:

• Last quarter my effort score was ________.

• This quarter, I hope to improve my effort score to _________.

How Do I Rate As a Team Member?

Team Work Rubric

Exemplary

(Outstanding)

Meeting

Expectations

Needs

Improvement Unacceptable

3 Points 2 Points 1 Point 0 Points

Attention and

Focus

Consistently

stays focused on the

task and what needs

to be done

Knows what needs to

be done, and does it

Does not need to be

reminded or told what

to do

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done most of

the time

Other group members

can count on this

person

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done some of

the time

Other group members

must sometimes

remind this person to

keep on task

Rarely focuses

on the task and what

needs to be done

Even when reminded

to keep on task, this

person doesn’t do it

Lets others do the

work

Participation

A true team

member who

contributes a lot of

effort

Encourages and

supports the effort of

others on the team

A strong team

member who

completes the

assigned tasks

Sometimes offers

ideas and suggestions

to the team

A satisfactory

team member who

does the assigned

tasks

Does own work, but

does not help team

Often works ahead

and doesn’t share

ideas

A poor team

member who

sometimes chooses

not to participate and

does not complete

assigned tasks

Respecting

Team

Members

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

questions to all

members of the team

during discussions

Helps direct the

group in reaching

answers

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

clarifying questions

to others during

discussions

Has difficulty

respectfully listening

and discussing, and

tends to dominate

discussions

Has great

difficulty listening,

argues with

teammates, and is

unwilling to consider

other opinions

Prevents group from

reaching answers

Collaboration

Made sure all

team members

contributed equally to

the finished project

Assisted team or

partner while

completing the work

Finished

individual task but

did not assist team or

partner while

completing the work

Contributed little

or nothing to the

team or partner while

completing the work

Name ___________________________________________ Period _____ How Much Effort? SCIENCE

ROBENSTINE

No one is born able to do everything. Everyone has the ability to learn our curriculum and to

make growth in science skills and abilities. Your success in math has nothing to do with

luck. It has everything to do with how much EFFORT you put into learning the content!

Here is a rubric for you to use to self-assess how much EFFORT you are putting into daily class

discussions and work.

Effort Rubric

4

I respectfully listen to the information that my teacher presents during class. I volunteer to answer

questions and participate in discussions. I work on each task that I am given until I am finished. I

push myself to continue working even when a problem is challenging or difficult to understand. I

view difficult questions as an opportunity to improve. I do not rush through assignments for the sake

of finishing them, but I think about each of the questions I am answering or tasks that I am

completing to make sure that what I turn in is my BEST work. I follow directions the first time

given. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage of any

retake opportunities.

3

I listen in class and complete the assignments that are given. I push myself when problems are

difficult or challenging to complete. I check over my work before I turn it in to make sure I have

done my best. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage

of any retake opportunities.

2

I put some effort into listening during class, but often choose to think about other things while my

teacher is talking. I put some effort into solving the problems or completing tasks, but I stop when a

problem becomes difficult, or I don’t understand what I am supposed to do. I just guess and write

down something so I don’t leave anything blank. I make some effort to collaborate with others, but

get easily distracted and off task. I rarely take advantage of retake opportunities.

1

I put very little effort into listening in class and often choose to focus my attention elsewhere. I put

very little effort into solving problems or completing tasks. I skip difficult problems and either leave

them blank or copy down someone else’s work. I do not work with others in my group. I do not

follow directions. I do not take advantage of retake opportunities.

0

I put no effort into my work. I do not even complete assignments.

My EFFORT Goal for this quarter:

• Last quarter my effort score was ________.

• This quarter, I hope to improve my effort score to _________.

How Do I Rate As a Team Member?

Team Work Rubric

Exemplary

(Outstanding)

Meeting

Expectations

Needs

Improvement Unacceptable

3 Points 2 Points 1 Point 0 Points

Attention and

Focus

Consistently

stays focused on the

task and what needs

to be done

Knows what needs to

be done, and does it

Does not need to be

reminded or told what

to do

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done most of

the time

Other group members

can count on this

person

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done some of

the time

Other group members

must sometimes

remind this person to

keep on task

Rarely focuses

on the task and what

needs to be done

Even when reminded

to keep on task, this

person doesn’t do it

Lets others do the

work

Participation

A true team

member who

contributes a lot of

effort

Encourages and

supports the effort of

others on the team

A strong team

member who

completes the

assigned tasks

Sometimes offers

ideas and suggestions

to the team

A satisfactory

team member who

does the assigned

tasks

Does own work, but

does not help team

Often works ahead

and doesn’t share

ideas

A poor team

member who

sometimes chooses

not to participate and

does not complete

assigned tasks

Respecting

Team

Members

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

questions to all

members of the team

during discussions

Helps direct the

group in reaching

answers

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

clarifying questions

to others during

discussions

Has difficulty

respectfully listening

and discussing, and

tends to dominate

discussions

Has great

difficulty listening,

argues with

teammates, and is

unwilling to consider

other opinions

Prevents group from

reaching answers

Collaboration

Made sure all

team members

contributed equally to

the finished project

Assisted team or

partner while

completing the work

Finished

individual task but

did not assist team or

partner while

completing the work

Contributed little

or nothing to the

team or partner while

completing the work

Name ___________________________________________ Period _____ How Much Effort? SCIENCE

ROBENSTINE

No one is born able to do everything. Everyone has the ability to learn our curriculum and to

make growth in science skills and abilities. Your success in math has nothing to do with

luck. It has everything to do with how much EFFORT you put into learning the content!

Here is a rubric for you to use to self-assess how much EFFORT you are putting into daily class

discussions and work.

Effort Rubric

4

I respectfully listen to the information that my teacher presents during class. I volunteer to answer

questions and participate in discussions. I work on each task that I am given until I am finished. I

push myself to continue working even when a problem is challenging or difficult to understand. I

view difficult questions as an opportunity to improve. I do not rush through assignments for the sake

of finishing them, but I think about each of the questions I am answering or tasks that I am

completing to make sure that what I turn in is my BEST work. I follow directions the first time

given. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage of any

retake opportunities.

3

I listen in class and complete the assignments that are given. I push myself when problems are

difficult or challenging to complete. I check over my work before I turn it in to make sure I have

done my best. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage

of any retake opportunities.

2

I put some effort into listening during class, but often choose to think about other things while my

teacher is talking. I put some effort into solving the problems or completing tasks, but I stop when a

problem becomes difficult, or I don’t understand what I am supposed to do. I just guess and write

down something so I don’t leave anything blank. I make some effort to collaborate with others, but

get easily distracted and off task. I rarely take advantage of retake opportunities.

1

I put very little effort into listening in class and often choose to focus my attention elsewhere. I put

very little effort into solving problems or completing tasks. I skip difficult problems and either leave

them blank or copy down someone else’s work. I do not work with others in my group. I do not

follow directions. I do not take advantage of retake opportunities.

0

I put no effort into my work. I do not even complete assignments.

My EFFORT Goal for this quarter:

• Last quarter my effort score was ________.

• This quarter, I hope to improve my effort score to _________.

How Do I Rate As a Team Member?

Team Work Rubric

Exemplary

(Outstanding)

Meeting

Expectations

Needs

Improvement Unacceptable

3 Points 2 Points 1 Point 0 Points

Attention and

Focus

Consistently

stays focused on the

task and what needs

to be done

Knows what needs to

be done, and does it

Does not need to be

reminded or told what

to do

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done most of

the time

Other group members

can count on this

person

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done some of

the time

Other group members

must sometimes

remind this person to

keep on task

Rarely focuses

on the task and what

needs to be done

Even when reminded

to keep on task, this

person doesn’t do it

Lets others do the

work

Participation

A true team

member who

contributes a lot of

effort

Encourages and

supports the effort of

others on the team

A strong team

member who

completes the

assigned tasks

Sometimes offers

ideas and suggestions

to the team

A satisfactory

team member who

does the assigned

tasks

Does own work, but

does not help team

Often works ahead

and doesn’t share

ideas

A poor team

member who

sometimes chooses

not to participate and

does not complete

assigned tasks

Respecting

Team

Members

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

questions to all

members of the team

during discussions

Helps direct the

group in reaching

answers

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

clarifying questions

to others during

discussions

Has difficulty

respectfully listening

and discussing, and

tends to dominate

discussions

Has great

difficulty listening,

argues with

teammates, and is

unwilling to consider

other opinions

Prevents group from

reaching answers

Collaboration

Made sure all

team members

contributed equally to

the finished project

Assisted team or

partner while

completing the work

Finished

individual task but

did not assist team or

partner while

completing the work

Contributed little

or nothing to the

team or partner while

completing the work

Name ___________________________________________ Period _____ How Much Effort? SCIENCE

ROBENSTINE

No one is born able to do everything. Everyone has the ability to learn our curriculum and to

make growth in science skills and abilities. Your success in math has nothing to do with

luck. It has everything to do with how much EFFORT you put into learning the content!

Here is a rubric for you to use to self-assess how much EFFORT you are putting into daily class

discussions and work.

Effort Rubric

4

I respectfully listen to the information that my teacher presents during class. I volunteer to answer

questions and participate in discussions. I work on each task that I am given until I am finished. I

push myself to continue working even when a problem is challenging or difficult to understand. I

view difficult questions as an opportunity to improve. I do not rush through assignments for the sake

of finishing them, but I think about each of the questions I am answering or tasks that I am

completing to make sure that what I turn in is my BEST work. I follow directions the first time

given. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage of any

retake opportunities.

3

I listen in class and complete the assignments that are given. I push myself when problems are

difficult or challenging to complete. I check over my work before I turn it in to make sure I have

done my best. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage

of any retake opportunities.

2

I put some effort into listening during class, but often choose to think about other things while my

teacher is talking. I put some effort into solving the problems or completing tasks, but I stop when a

problem becomes difficult, or I don’t understand what I am supposed to do. I just guess and write

down something so I don’t leave anything blank. I make some effort to collaborate with others, but

get easily distracted and off task. I rarely take advantage of retake opportunities.

1

I put very little effort into listening in class and often choose to focus my attention elsewhere. I put

very little effort into solving problems or completing tasks. I skip difficult problems and either leave

them blank or copy down someone else’s work. I do not work with others in my group. I do not

follow directions. I do not take advantage of retake opportunities.

0

I put no effort into my work. I do not even complete assignments.

My EFFORT Goal for this quarter:

• Last quarter my effort score was ________.

• This quarter, I hope to improve my effort score to _________.

How Do I Rate As a Team Member?

Team Work Rubric

Exemplary

(Outstanding)

Meeting

Expectations

Needs

Improvement Unacceptable

3 Points 2 Points 1 Point 0 Points

Attention and

Focus

Consistently

stays focused on the

task and what needs

to be done

Knows what needs to

be done, and does it

Does not need to be

reminded or told what

to do

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done most of

the time

Other group members

can count on this

person

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done some of

the time

Other group members

must sometimes

remind this person to

keep on task

Rarely focuses

on the task and what

needs to be done

Even when reminded

to keep on task, this

person doesn’t do it

Lets others do the

work

Participation

A true team

member who

contributes a lot of

effort

Encourages and

supports the effort of

others on the team

A strong team

member who

completes the

assigned tasks

Sometimes offers

ideas and suggestions

to the team

A satisfactory

team member who

does the assigned

tasks

Does own work, but

does not help team

Often works ahead

and doesn’t share

ideas

A poor team

member who

sometimes chooses

not to participate and

does not complete

assigned tasks

Respecting

Team

Members

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

questions to all

members of the team

during discussions

Helps direct the

group in reaching

answers

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

clarifying questions

to others during

discussions

Has difficulty

respectfully listening

and discussing, and

tends to dominate

discussions

Has great

difficulty listening,

argues with

teammates, and is

unwilling to consider

other opinions

Prevents group from

reaching answers

Collaboration

Made sure all

team members

contributed equally to

the finished project

Assisted team or

partner while

completing the work

Finished

individual task but

did not assist team or

partner while

completing the work

Contributed little

or nothing to the

team or partner while

completing the work

Name ___________________________________________ Period _____ How Much Effort? SCIENCE

ROBENSTINE

No one is born able to do everything. Everyone has the ability to learn our curriculum and to

make growth in science skills and abilities. Your success in math has nothing to do with

luck. It has everything to do with how much EFFORT you put into learning the content!

Here is a rubric for you to use to self-assess how much EFFORT you are putting into daily class

discussions and work.

Effort Rubric

4

I respectfully listen to the information that my teacher presents during class. I volunteer to answer

questions and participate in discussions. I work on each task that I am given until I am finished. I

push myself to continue working even when a problem is challenging or difficult to understand. I

view difficult questions as an opportunity to improve. I do not rush through assignments for the sake

of finishing them, but I think about each of the questions I am answering or tasks that I am

completing to make sure that what I turn in is my BEST work. I follow directions the first time

given. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage of any

retake opportunities.

3

I listen in class and complete the assignments that are given. I push myself when problems are

difficult or challenging to complete. I check over my work before I turn it in to make sure I have

done my best. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage

of any retake opportunities.

2

I put some effort into listening during class, but often choose to think about other things while my

teacher is talking. I put some effort into solving the problems or completing tasks, but I stop when a

problem becomes difficult, or I don’t understand what I am supposed to do. I just guess and write

down something so I don’t leave anything blank. I make some effort to collaborate with others, but

get easily distracted and off task. I rarely take advantage of retake opportunities.

1

I put very little effort into listening in class and often choose to focus my attention elsewhere. I put

very little effort into solving problems or completing tasks. I skip difficult problems and either leave

them blank or copy down someone else’s work. I do not work with others in my group. I do not

follow directions. I do not take advantage of retake opportunities.

0

I put no effort into my work. I do not even complete assignments.

My EFFORT Goal for this quarter:

• Last quarter my effort score was ________.

• This quarter, I hope to improve my effort score to _________.

How Do I Rate As a Team Member?

Team Work Rubric

Exemplary

(Outstanding)

Meeting

Expectations

Needs

Improvement Unacceptable

3 Points 2 Points 1 Point 0 Points

Attention and

Focus

Consistently

stays focused on the

task and what needs

to be done

Knows what needs to

be done, and does it

Does not need to be

reminded or told what

to do

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done most of

the time

Other group members

can count on this

person

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done some of

the time

Other group members

must sometimes

remind this person to

keep on task

Rarely focuses

on the task and what

needs to be done

Even when reminded

to keep on task, this

person doesn’t do it

Lets others do the

work

Participation

A true team

member who

contributes a lot of

effort

Encourages and

supports the effort of

others on the team

A strong team

member who

completes the

assigned tasks

Sometimes offers

ideas and suggestions

to the team

A satisfactory

team member who

does the assigned

tasks

Does own work, but

does not help team

Often works ahead

and doesn’t share

ideas

A poor team

member who

sometimes chooses

not to participate and

does not complete

assigned tasks

Respecting

Team

Members

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

questions to all

members of the team

during discussions

Helps direct the

group in reaching

answers

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

clarifying questions

to others during

discussions

Has difficulty

respectfully listening

and discussing, and

tends to dominate

discussions

Has great

difficulty listening,

argues with

teammates, and is

unwilling to consider

other opinions

Prevents group from

reaching answers

Collaboration

Made sure all

team members

contributed equally to

the finished project

Assisted team or

partner while

completing the work

Finished

individual task but

did not assist team or

partner while

completing the work

Contributed little

or nothing to the

team or partner while

completing the work

Name ___________________________________________ Period _____ How Much Effort? SCIENCE

ROBENSTINE

No one is born able to do everything. Everyone has the ability to learn our curriculum and to

make growth in science skills and abilities. Your success in math has nothing to do with

luck. It has everything to do with how much EFFORT you put into learning the content!

Here is a rubric for you to use to self-assess how much EFFORT you are putting into daily class

discussions and work.

Effort Rubric

4

I respectfully listen to the information that my teacher presents during class. I volunteer to answer

questions and participate in discussions. I work on each task that I am given until I am finished. I

push myself to continue working even when a problem is challenging or difficult to understand. I

view difficult questions as an opportunity to improve. I do not rush through assignments for the sake

of finishing them, but I think about each of the questions I am answering or tasks that I am

completing to make sure that what I turn in is my BEST work. I follow directions the first time

given. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage of any

retake opportunities.

3

I listen in class and complete the assignments that are given. I push myself when problems are

difficult or challenging to complete. I check over my work before I turn it in to make sure I have

done my best. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage

of any retake opportunities.

2

I put some effort into listening during class, but often choose to think about other things while my

teacher is talking. I put some effort into solving the problems or completing tasks, but I stop when a

problem becomes difficult, or I don’t understand what I am supposed to do. I just guess and write

down something so I don’t leave anything blank. I make some effort to collaborate with others, but

get easily distracted and off task. I rarely take advantage of retake opportunities.

1

I put very little effort into listening in class and often choose to focus my attention elsewhere. I put

very little effort into solving problems or completing tasks. I skip difficult problems and either leave

them blank or copy down someone else’s work. I do not work with others in my group. I do not

follow directions. I do not take advantage of retake opportunities.

0

I put no effort into my work. I do not even complete assignments.

My EFFORT Goal for this quarter:

• Last quarter my effort score was ________.

• This quarter, I hope to improve my effort score to _________.

How Do I Rate As a Team Member?

Team Work Rubric

Exemplary

(Outstanding)

Meeting

Expectations

Needs

Improvement Unacceptable

3 Points 2 Points 1 Point 0 Points

Attention and

Focus

Consistently

stays focused on the

task and what needs

to be done

Knows what needs to

be done, and does it

Does not need to be

reminded or told what

to do

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done most of

the time

Other group members

can count on this

person

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done some of

the time

Other group members

must sometimes

remind this person to

keep on task

Rarely focuses

on the task and what

needs to be done

Even when reminded

to keep on task, this

person doesn’t do it

Lets others do the

work

Participation

A true team

member who

contributes a lot of

effort

Encourages and

supports the effort of

others on the team

A strong team

member who

completes the

assigned tasks

Sometimes offers

ideas and suggestions

to the team

A satisfactory

team member who

does the assigned

tasks

Does own work, but

does not help team

Often works ahead

and doesn’t share

ideas

A poor team

member who

sometimes chooses

not to participate and

does not complete

assigned tasks

Respecting

Team

Members

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

questions to all

members of the team

during discussions

Helps direct the

group in reaching

answers

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

clarifying questions

to others during

discussions

Has difficulty

respectfully listening

and discussing, and

tends to dominate

discussions

Has great

difficulty listening,

argues with

teammates, and is

unwilling to consider

other opinions

Prevents group from

reaching answers

Collaboration

Made sure all

team members

contributed equally to

the finished project

Assisted team or

partner while

completing the work

Finished

individual task but

did not assist team or

partner while

completing the work

Contributed little

or nothing to the

team or partner while

completing the work

Name ___________________________________________ Period _____ How Much Effort? SCIENCE

ROBENSTINE

No one is born able to do everything. Everyone has the ability to learn our curriculum and to

make growth in science skills and abilities. Your success in math has nothing to do with

luck. It has everything to do with how much EFFORT you put into learning the content!

Here is a rubric for you to use to self-assess how much EFFORT you are putting into daily class

discussions and work.

Effort Rubric

4

I respectfully listen to the information that my teacher presents during class. I volunteer to answer

questions and participate in discussions. I work on each task that I am given until I am finished. I

push myself to continue working even when a problem is challenging or difficult to understand. I

view difficult questions as an opportunity to improve. I do not rush through assignments for the sake

of finishing them, but I think about each of the questions I am answering or tasks that I am

completing to make sure that what I turn in is my BEST work. I follow directions the first time

given. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage of any

retake opportunities.

3

I listen in class and complete the assignments that are given. I push myself when problems are

difficult or challenging to complete. I check over my work before I turn it in to make sure I have

done my best. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage

of any retake opportunities.

2

I put some effort into listening during class, but often choose to think about other things while my

teacher is talking. I put some effort into solving the problems or completing tasks, but I stop when a

problem becomes difficult, or I don’t understand what I am supposed to do. I just guess and write

down something so I don’t leave anything blank. I make some effort to collaborate with others, but

get easily distracted and off task. I rarely take advantage of retake opportunities.

1

I put very little effort into listening in class and often choose to focus my attention elsewhere. I put

very little effort into solving problems or completing tasks. I skip difficult problems and either leave

them blank or copy down someone else’s work. I do not work with others in my group. I do not

follow directions. I do not take advantage of retake opportunities.

0

I put no effort into my work. I do not even complete assignments.

My EFFORT Goal for this quarter:

• Last quarter my effort score was ________.

• This quarter, I hope to improve my effort score to _________.

How Do I Rate As a Team Member?

Team Work Rubric

Exemplary

(Outstanding)

Meeting

Expectations

Needs

Improvement Unacceptable

3 Points 2 Points 1 Point 0 Points

Attention and

Focus

Consistently

stays focused on the

task and what needs

to be done

Knows what needs to

be done, and does it

Does not need to be

reminded or told what

to do

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done most of

the time

Other group members

can count on this

person

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done some of

the time

Other group members

must sometimes

remind this person to

keep on task

Rarely focuses

on the task and what

needs to be done

Even when reminded

to keep on task, this

person doesn’t do it

Lets others do the

work

Participation

A true team

member who

contributes a lot of

effort

Encourages and

supports the effort of

others on the team

A strong team

member who

completes the

assigned tasks

Sometimes offers

ideas and suggestions

to the team

A satisfactory

team member who

does the assigned

tasks

Does own work, but

does not help team

Often works ahead

and doesn’t share

ideas

A poor team

member who

sometimes chooses

not to participate and

does not complete

assigned tasks

Respecting

Team

Members

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

questions to all

members of the team

during discussions

Helps direct the

group in reaching

answers

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

clarifying questions

to others during

discussions

Has difficulty

respectfully listening

and discussing, and

tends to dominate

discussions

Has great

difficulty listening,

argues with

teammates, and is

unwilling to consider

other opinions

Prevents group from

reaching answers

Collaboration

Made sure all

team members

contributed equally to

the finished project

Assisted team or

partner while

completing the work

Finished

individual task but

did not assist team or

partner while

completing the work

Contributed little

or nothing to the

team or partner while

completing the work

Name ___________________________________________ Period _____ How Much Effort? SCIENCE

ROBENSTINE

No one is born able to do everything. Everyone has the ability to learn our curriculum and to

make growth in science skills and abilities. Your success in math has nothing to do with

luck. It has everything to do with how much EFFORT you put into learning the content!

Here is a rubric for you to use to self-assess how much EFFORT you are putting into daily class

discussions and work.

Effort Rubric

4

I respectfully listen to the information that my teacher presents during class. I volunteer to answer

questions and participate in discussions. I work on each task that I am given until I am finished. I

push myself to continue working even when a problem is challenging or difficult to understand. I

view difficult questions as an opportunity to improve. I do not rush through assignments for the sake

of finishing them, but I think about each of the questions I am answering or tasks that I am

completing to make sure that what I turn in is my BEST work. I follow directions the first time

given. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage of any

retake opportunities.

3

I listen in class and complete the assignments that are given. I push myself when problems are

difficult or challenging to complete. I check over my work before I turn it in to make sure I have

done my best. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage

of any retake opportunities.

2

I put some effort into listening during class, but often choose to think about other things while my

teacher is talking. I put some effort into solving the problems or completing tasks, but I stop when a

problem becomes difficult, or I don’t understand what I am supposed to do. I just guess and write

down something so I don’t leave anything blank. I make some effort to collaborate with others, but

get easily distracted and off task. I rarely take advantage of retake opportunities.

1

I put very little effort into listening in class and often choose to focus my attention elsewhere. I put

very little effort into solving problems or completing tasks. I skip difficult problems and either leave

them blank or copy down someone else’s work. I do not work with others in my group. I do not

follow directions. I do not take advantage of retake opportunities.

0

I put no effort into my work. I do not even complete assignments.

My EFFORT Goal for this quarter:

• Last quarter my effort score was ________.

• This quarter, I hope to improve my effort score to _________.

How Do I Rate As a Team Member?

Team Work Rubric

Exemplary

(Outstanding)

Meeting

Expectations

Needs

Improvement Unacceptable

3 Points 2 Points 1 Point 0 Points

Attention and

Focus

Consistently

stays focused on the

task and what needs

to be done

Knows what needs to

be done, and does it

Does not need to be

reminded or told what

to do

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done most of

the time

Other group members

can count on this

person

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done some of

the time

Other group members

must sometimes

remind this person to

keep on task

Rarely focuses

on the task and what

needs to be done

Even when reminded

to keep on task, this

person doesn’t do it

Lets others do the

work

Participation

A true team

member who

contributes a lot of

effort

Encourages and

supports the effort of

others on the team

A strong team

member who

completes the

assigned tasks

Sometimes offers

ideas and suggestions

to the team

A satisfactory

team member who

does the assigned

tasks

Does own work, but

does not help team

Often works ahead

and doesn’t share

ideas

A poor team

member who

sometimes chooses

not to participate and

does not complete

assigned tasks

Respecting

Team

Members

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

questions to all

members of the team

during discussions

Helps direct the

group in reaching

answers

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

clarifying questions

to others during

discussions

Has difficulty

respectfully listening

and discussing, and

tends to dominate

discussions

Has great

difficulty listening,

argues with

teammates, and is

unwilling to consider

other opinions

Prevents group from

reaching answers

Collaboration

Made sure all

team members

contributed equally to

the finished project

Assisted team or

partner while

completing the work

Finished

individual task but

did not assist team or

partner while

completing the work

Contributed little

or nothing to the

team or partner while

completing the work

Name ___________________________________________ Period _____ How Much Effort? SCIENCE

ROBENSTINE

No one is born able to do everything. Everyone has the ability to learn our curriculum and to

make growth in science skills and abilities. Your success in math has nothing to do with

luck. It has everything to do with how much EFFORT you put into learning the content!

Here is a rubric for you to use to self-assess how much EFFORT you are putting into daily class

discussions and work.

Effort Rubric

4

I respectfully listen to the information that my teacher presents during class. I volunteer to answer

questions and participate in discussions. I work on each task that I am given until I am finished. I

push myself to continue working even when a problem is challenging or difficult to understand. I

view difficult questions as an opportunity to improve. I do not rush through assignments for the sake

of finishing them, but I think about each of the questions I am answering or tasks that I am

completing to make sure that what I turn in is my BEST work. I follow directions the first time

given. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage of any

retake opportunities.

3

I listen in class and complete the assignments that are given. I push myself when problems are

difficult or challenging to complete. I check over my work before I turn it in to make sure I have

done my best. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage

of any retake opportunities.

2

I put some effort into listening during class, but often choose to think about other things while my

teacher is talking. I put some effort into solving the problems or completing tasks, but I stop when a

problem becomes difficult, or I don’t understand what I am supposed to do. I just guess and write

down something so I don’t leave anything blank. I make some effort to collaborate with others, but

get easily distracted and off task. I rarely take advantage of retake opportunities.

1

I put very little effort into listening in class and often choose to focus my attention elsewhere. I put

very little effort into solving problems or completing tasks. I skip difficult problems and either leave

them blank or copy down someone else’s work. I do not work with others in my group. I do not

follow directions. I do not take advantage of retake opportunities.

0

I put no effort into my work. I do not even complete assignments.

My EFFORT Goal for this quarter:

• Last quarter my effort score was ________.

• This quarter, I hope to improve my effort score to _________.

How Do I Rate As a Team Member?

Team Work Rubric

Exemplary

(Outstanding)

Meeting

Expectations

Needs

Improvement Unacceptable

3 Points 2 Points 1 Point 0 Points

Attention and

Focus

Consistently

stays focused on the

task and what needs

to be done

Knows what needs to

be done, and does it

Does not need to be

reminded or told what

to do

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done most of

the time

Other group members

can count on this

person

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done some of

the time

Other group members

must sometimes

remind this person to

keep on task

Rarely focuses

on the task and what

needs to be done

Even when reminded

to keep on task, this

person doesn’t do it

Lets others do the

work

Participation

A true team

member who

contributes a lot of

effort

Encourages and

supports the effort of

others on the team

A strong team

member who

completes the

assigned tasks

Sometimes offers

ideas and suggestions

to the team

A satisfactory

team member who

does the assigned

tasks

Does own work, but

does not help team

Often works ahead

and doesn’t share

ideas

A poor team

member who

sometimes chooses

not to participate and

does not complete

assigned tasks

Respecting

Team

Members

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

questions to all

members of the team

during discussions

Helps direct the

group in reaching

answers

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

clarifying questions

to others during

discussions

Has difficulty

respectfully listening

and discussing, and

tends to dominate

discussions

Has great

difficulty listening,

argues with

teammates, and is

unwilling to consider

other opinions

Prevents group from

reaching answers

Collaboration

Made sure all

team members

contributed equally to

the finished project

Assisted team or

partner while

completing the work

Finished

individual task but

did not assist team or

partner while

completing the work

Contributed little

or nothing to the

team or partner while

completing the work

Name ___________________________________________ Period _____ How Much Effort? SCIENCE

ROBENSTINE

No one is born able to do everything. Everyone has the ability to learn our curriculum and to

make growth in science skills and abilities. Your success in math has nothing to do with

luck. It has everything to do with how much EFFORT you put into learning the content!

Here is a rubric for you to use to self-assess how much EFFORT you are putting into daily class

discussions and work.

Effort Rubric

4

I respectfully listen to the information that my teacher presents during class. I volunteer to answer

questions and participate in discussions. I work on each task that I am given until I am finished. I

push myself to continue working even when a problem is challenging or difficult to understand. I

view difficult questions as an opportunity to improve. I do not rush through assignments for the sake

of finishing them, but I think about each of the questions I am answering or tasks that I am

completing to make sure that what I turn in is my BEST work. I follow directions the first time

given. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage of any

retake opportunities.

3

I listen in class and complete the assignments that are given. I push myself when problems are

difficult or challenging to complete. I check over my work before I turn it in to make sure I have

done my best. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage

of any retake opportunities.

2

I put some effort into listening during class, but often choose to think about other things while my

teacher is talking. I put some effort into solving the problems or completing tasks, but I stop when a

problem becomes difficult, or I don’t understand what I am supposed to do. I just guess and write

down something so I don’t leave anything blank. I make some effort to collaborate with others, but

get easily distracted and off task. I rarely take advantage of retake opportunities.

1

I put very little effort into listening in class and often choose to focus my attention elsewhere. I put

very little effort into solving problems or completing tasks. I skip difficult problems and either leave

them blank or copy down someone else’s work. I do not work with others in my group. I do not

follow directions. I do not take advantage of retake opportunities.

0

I put no effort into my work. I do not even complete assignments.

My EFFORT Goal for this quarter:

• Last quarter my effort score was ________.

• This quarter, I hope to improve my effort score to _________.

How Do I Rate As a Team Member?

Team Work Rubric

Exemplary

(Outstanding)

Meeting

Expectations

Needs

Improvement Unacceptable

3 Points 2 Points 1 Point 0 Points

Attention and

Focus

Consistently

stays focused on the

task and what needs

to be done

Knows what needs to

be done, and does it

Does not need to be

reminded or told what

to do

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done most of

the time

Other group members

can count on this

person

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done some of

the time

Other group members

must sometimes

remind this person to

keep on task

Rarely focuses

on the task and what

needs to be done

Even when reminded

to keep on task, this

person doesn’t do it

Lets others do the

work

Participation

A true team

member who

contributes a lot of

effort

Encourages and

supports the effort of

others on the team

A strong team

member who

completes the

assigned tasks

Sometimes offers

ideas and suggestions

to the team

A satisfactory

team member who

does the assigned

tasks

Does own work, but

does not help team

Often works ahead

and doesn’t share

ideas

A poor team

member who

sometimes chooses

not to participate and

does not complete

assigned tasks

Respecting

Team

Members

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

questions to all

members of the team

during discussions

Helps direct the

group in reaching

answers

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

clarifying questions

to others during

discussions

Has difficulty

respectfully listening

and discussing, and

tends to dominate

discussions

Has great

difficulty listening,

argues with

teammates, and is

unwilling to consider

other opinions

Prevents group from

reaching answers

Collaboration

Made sure all

team members

contributed equally to

the finished project

Assisted team or

partner while

completing the work

Finished

individual task but

did not assist team or

partner while

completing the work

Contributed little

or nothing to the

team or partner while

completing the work

Name ___________________________________________ Period _____ How Much Effort? SCIENCE

ROBENSTINE

No one is born able to do everything. Everyone has the ability to learn our curriculum and to

make growth in science skills and abilities. Your success in math has nothing to do with

luck. It has everything to do with how much EFFORT you put into learning the content!

Here is a rubric for you to use to self-assess how much EFFORT you are putting into daily class

discussions and work.

Effort Rubric

4

I respectfully listen to the information that my teacher presents during class. I volunteer to answer

questions and participate in discussions. I work on each task that I am given until I am finished. I

push myself to continue working even when a problem is challenging or difficult to understand. I

view difficult questions as an opportunity to improve. I do not rush through assignments for the sake

of finishing them, but I think about each of the questions I am answering or tasks that I am

completing to make sure that what I turn in is my BEST work. I follow directions the first time

given. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage of any

retake opportunities.

3

I listen in class and complete the assignments that are given. I push myself when problems are

difficult or challenging to complete. I check over my work before I turn it in to make sure I have

done my best. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage

of any retake opportunities.

2

I put some effort into listening during class, but often choose to think about other things while my

teacher is talking. I put some effort into solving the problems or completing tasks, but I stop when a

problem becomes difficult, or I don’t understand what I am supposed to do. I just guess and write

down something so I don’t leave anything blank. I make some effort to collaborate with others, but

get easily distracted and off task. I rarely take advantage of retake opportunities.

1

I put very little effort into listening in class and often choose to focus my attention elsewhere. I put

very little effort into solving problems or completing tasks. I skip difficult problems and either leave

them blank or copy down someone else’s work. I do not work with others in my group. I do not

follow directions. I do not take advantage of retake opportunities.

0

I put no effort into my work. I do not even complete assignments.

My EFFORT Goal for this quarter:

• Last quarter my effort score was ________.

• This quarter, I hope to improve my effort score to _________.

How Do I Rate As a Team Member?

Team Work Rubric

Exemplary

(Outstanding)

Meeting

Expectations

Needs

Improvement Unacceptable

3 Points 2 Points 1 Point 0 Points

Attention and

Focus

Consistently

stays focused on the

task and what needs

to be done

Knows what needs to

be done, and does it

Does not need to be

reminded or told what

to do

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done most of

the time

Other group members

can count on this

person

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done some of

the time

Other group members

must sometimes

remind this person to

keep on task

Rarely focuses

on the task and what

needs to be done

Even when reminded

to keep on task, this

person doesn’t do it

Lets others do the

work

Participation

A true team

member who

contributes a lot of

effort

Encourages and

supports the effort of

others on the team

A strong team

member who

completes the

assigned tasks

Sometimes offers

ideas and suggestions

to the team

A satisfactory

team member who

does the assigned

tasks

Does own work, but

does not help team

Often works ahead

and doesn’t share

ideas

A poor team

member who

sometimes chooses

not to participate and

does not complete

assigned tasks

Respecting

Team

Members

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

questions to all

members of the team

during discussions

Helps direct the

group in reaching

answers

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

clarifying questions

to others during

discussions

Has difficulty

respectfully listening

and discussing, and

tends to dominate

discussions

Has great

difficulty listening,

argues with

teammates, and is

unwilling to consider

other opinions

Prevents group from

reaching answers

Collaboration

Made sure all

team members

contributed equally to

the finished project

Assisted team or

partner while

completing the work

Finished

individual task but

did not assist team or

partner while

completing the work

Contributed little

or nothing to the

team or partner while

completing the work

Name ___________________________________________ Period _____ How Much Effort? SCIENCE

ROBENSTINE

No one is born able to do everything. Everyone has the ability to learn our curriculum and to

make growth in science skills and abilities. Your success in math has nothing to do with

luck. It has everything to do with how much EFFORT you put into learning the content!

Here is a rubric for you to use to self-assess how much EFFORT you are putting into daily class

discussions and work.

Effort Rubric

4

I respectfully listen to the information that my teacher presents during class. I volunteer to answer

questions and participate in discussions. I work on each task that I am given until I am finished. I

push myself to continue working even when a problem is challenging or difficult to understand. I

view difficult questions as an opportunity to improve. I do not rush through assignments for the sake

of finishing them, but I think about each of the questions I am answering or tasks that I am

completing to make sure that what I turn in is my BEST work. I follow directions the first time

given. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage of any

retake opportunities.

3

I listen in class and complete the assignments that are given. I push myself when problems are

difficult or challenging to complete. I check over my work before I turn it in to make sure I have

done my best. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage

of any retake opportunities.

2

I put some effort into listening during class, but often choose to think about other things while my

teacher is talking. I put some effort into solving the problems or completing tasks, but I stop when a

problem becomes difficult, or I don’t understand what I am supposed to do. I just guess and write

down something so I don’t leave anything blank. I make some effort to collaborate with others, but

get easily distracted and off task. I rarely take advantage of retake opportunities.

1

I put very little effort into listening in class and often choose to focus my attention elsewhere. I put

very little effort into solving problems or completing tasks. I skip difficult problems and either leave

them blank or copy down someone else’s work. I do not work with others in my group. I do not

follow directions. I do not take advantage of retake opportunities.

0

I put no effort into my work. I do not even complete assignments.

My EFFORT Goal for this quarter:

• Last quarter my effort score was ________.

• This quarter, I hope to improve my effort score to _________.

How Do I Rate As a Team Member?

Team Work Rubric

Exemplary

(Outstanding)

Meeting

Expectations

Needs

Improvement Unacceptable

3 Points 2 Points 1 Point 0 Points

Attention and

Focus

Consistently

stays focused on the

task and what needs

to be done

Knows what needs to

be done, and does it

Does not need to be

reminded or told what

to do

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done most of

the time

Other group members

can count on this

person

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done some of

the time

Other group members

must sometimes

remind this person to

keep on task

Rarely focuses

on the task and what

needs to be done

Even when reminded

to keep on task, this

person doesn’t do it

Lets others do the

work

Participation

A true team

member who

contributes a lot of

effort

Encourages and

supports the effort of

others on the team

A strong team

member who

completes the

assigned tasks

Sometimes offers

ideas and suggestions

to the team

A satisfactory

team member who

does the assigned

tasks

Does own work, but

does not help team

Often works ahead

and doesn’t share

ideas

A poor team

member who

sometimes chooses

not to participate and

does not complete

assigned tasks

Respecting

Team

Members

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

questions to all

members of the team

during discussions

Helps direct the

group in reaching

answers

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

clarifying questions

to others during

discussions

Has difficulty

respectfully listening

and discussing, and

tends to dominate

discussions

Has great

difficulty listening,

argues with

teammates, and is

unwilling to consider

other opinions

Prevents group from

reaching answers

Collaboration

Made sure all

team members

contributed equally to

the finished project

Assisted team or

partner while

completing the work

Finished

individual task but

did not assist team or

partner while

completing the work

Contributed little

or nothing to the

team or partner while

completing the work

Name ___________________________________________ Period _____ How Much Effort? SCIENCE

ROBENSTINE

No one is born able to do everything. Everyone has the ability to learn our curriculum and to

make growth in science skills and abilities. Your success in math has nothing to do with

luck. It has everything to do with how much EFFORT you put into learning the content!

Here is a rubric for you to use to self-assess how much EFFORT you are putting into daily class

discussions and work.

Effort Rubric

4

I respectfully listen to the information that my teacher presents during class. I volunteer to answer

questions and participate in discussions. I work on each task that I am given until I am finished. I

push myself to continue working even when a problem is challenging or difficult to understand. I

view difficult questions as an opportunity to improve. I do not rush through assignments for the sake

of finishing them, but I think about each of the questions I am answering or tasks that I am

completing to make sure that what I turn in is my BEST work. I follow directions the first time

given. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage of any

retake opportunities.

3

I listen in class and complete the assignments that are given. I push myself when problems are

difficult or challenging to complete. I check over my work before I turn it in to make sure I have

done my best. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage

of any retake opportunities.

2

I put some effort into listening during class, but often choose to think about other things while my

teacher is talking. I put some effort into solving the problems or completing tasks, but I stop when a

problem becomes difficult, or I don’t understand what I am supposed to do. I just guess and write

down something so I don’t leave anything blank. I make some effort to collaborate with others, but

get easily distracted and off task. I rarely take advantage of retake opportunities.

1

I put very little effort into listening in class and often choose to focus my attention elsewhere. I put

very little effort into solving problems or completing tasks. I skip difficult problems and either leave

them blank or copy down someone else’s work. I do not work with others in my group. I do not

follow directions. I do not take advantage of retake opportunities.

0

I put no effort into my work. I do not even complete assignments.

My EFFORT Goal for this quarter:

• Last quarter my effort score was ________.

• This quarter, I hope to improve my effort score to _________.

How Do I Rate As a Team Member?

Team Work Rubric

Exemplary

(Outstanding)

Meeting

Expectations

Needs

Improvement Unacceptable

3 Points 2 Points 1 Point 0 Points

Attention and

Focus

Consistently

stays focused on the

task and what needs

to be done

Knows what needs to

be done, and does it

Does not need to be

reminded or told what

to do

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done most of

the time

Other group members

can count on this

person

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done some of

the time

Other group members

must sometimes

remind this person to

keep on task

Rarely focuses

on the task and what

needs to be done

Even when reminded

to keep on task, this

person doesn’t do it

Lets others do the

work

Participation

A true team

member who

contributes a lot of

effort

Encourages and

supports the effort of

others on the team

A strong team

member who

completes the

assigned tasks

Sometimes offers

ideas and suggestions

to the team

A satisfactory

team member who

does the assigned

tasks

Does own work, but

does not help team

Often works ahead

and doesn’t share

ideas

A poor team

member who

sometimes chooses

not to participate and

does not complete

assigned tasks

Respecting

Team

Members

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

questions to all

members of the team

during discussions

Helps direct the

group in reaching

answers

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

clarifying questions

to others during

discussions

Has difficulty

respectfully listening

and discussing, and

tends to dominate

discussions

Has great

difficulty listening,

argues with

teammates, and is

unwilling to consider

other opinions

Prevents group from

reaching answers

Collaboration

Made sure all

team members

contributed equally to

the finished project

Assisted team or

partner while

completing the work

Finished

individual task but

did not assist team or

partner while

completing the work

Contributed little

or nothing to the

team or partner while

completing the work

Name ___________________________________________ Period _____ How Much Effort? SCIENCE

ROBENSTINE

No one is born able to do everything. Everyone has the ability to learn our curriculum and to

make growth in science skills and abilities. Your success in math has nothing to do with

luck. It has everything to do with how much EFFORT you put into learning the content!

Here is a rubric for you to use to self-assess how much EFFORT you are putting into daily class

discussions and work.

Effort Rubric

4

I respectfully listen to the information that my teacher presents during class. I volunteer to answer

questions and participate in discussions. I work on each task that I am given until I am finished. I

push myself to continue working even when a problem is challenging or difficult to understand. I

view difficult questions as an opportunity to improve. I do not rush through assignments for the sake

of finishing them, but I think about each of the questions I am answering or tasks that I am

completing to make sure that what I turn in is my BEST work. I follow directions the first time

given. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage of any

retake opportunities.

3

I listen in class and complete the assignments that are given. I push myself when problems are

difficult or challenging to complete. I check over my work before I turn it in to make sure I have

done my best. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage

of any retake opportunities.

2

I put some effort into listening during class, but often choose to think about other things while my

teacher is talking. I put some effort into solving the problems or completing tasks, but I stop when a

problem becomes difficult, or I don’t understand what I am supposed to do. I just guess and write

down something so I don’t leave anything blank. I make some effort to collaborate with others, but

get easily distracted and off task. I rarely take advantage of retake opportunities.

1

I put very little effort into listening in class and often choose to focus my attention elsewhere. I put

very little effort into solving problems or completing tasks. I skip difficult problems and either leave

them blank or copy down someone else’s work. I do not work with others in my group. I do not

follow directions. I do not take advantage of retake opportunities.

0

I put no effort into my work. I do not even complete assignments.

My EFFORT Goal for this quarter:

• Last quarter my effort score was ________.

• This quarter, I hope to improve my effort score to _________.

How Do I Rate As a Team Member?

Team Work Rubric

Exemplary

(Outstanding)

Meeting

Expectations

Needs

Improvement Unacceptable

3 Points 2 Points 1 Point 0 Points

Attention and

Focus

Consistently

stays focused on the

task and what needs

to be done

Knows what needs to

be done, and does it

Does not need to be

reminded or told what

to do

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done most of

the time

Other group members

can count on this

person

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done some of

the time

Other group members

must sometimes

remind this person to

keep on task

Rarely focuses

on the task and what

needs to be done

Even when reminded

to keep on task, this

person doesn’t do it

Lets others do the

work

Participation

A true team

member who

contributes a lot of

effort

Encourages and

supports the effort of

others on the team

A strong team

member who

completes the

assigned tasks

Sometimes offers

ideas and suggestions

to the team

A satisfactory

team member who

does the assigned

tasks

Does own work, but

does not help team

Often works ahead

and doesn’t share

ideas

A poor team

member who

sometimes chooses

not to participate and

does not complete

assigned tasks

Respecting

Team

Members

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

questions to all

members of the team

during discussions

Helps direct the

group in reaching

answers

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

clarifying questions

to others during

discussions

Has difficulty

respectfully listening

and discussing, and

tends to dominate

discussions

Has great

difficulty listening,

argues with

teammates, and is

unwilling to consider

other opinions

Prevents group from

reaching answers

Collaboration

Made sure all

team members

contributed equally to

the finished project

Assisted team or

partner while

completing the work

Finished

individual task but

did not assist team or

partner while

completing the work

Contributed little

or nothing to the

team or partner while

completing the work

Name ___________________________________________ Period _____ How Much Effort? SCIENCE

ROBENSTINE

No one is born able to do everything. Everyone has the ability to learn our curriculum and to

make growth in science skills and abilities. Your success in math has nothing to do with

luck. It has everything to do with how much EFFORT you put into learning the content!

Here is a rubric for you to use to self-assess how much EFFORT you are putting into daily class

discussions and work.

Effort Rubric

4

I respectfully listen to the information that my teacher presents during class. I volunteer to answer

questions and participate in discussions. I work on each task that I am given until I am finished. I

push myself to continue working even when a problem is challenging or difficult to understand. I

view difficult questions as an opportunity to improve. I do not rush through assignments for the sake

of finishing them, but I think about each of the questions I am answering or tasks that I am

completing to make sure that what I turn in is my BEST work. I follow directions the first time

given. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage of any

retake opportunities.

3

I listen in class and complete the assignments that are given. I push myself when problems are

difficult or challenging to complete. I check over my work before I turn it in to make sure I have

done my best. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage

of any retake opportunities.

2

I put some effort into listening during class, but often choose to think about other things while my

teacher is talking. I put some effort into solving the problems or completing tasks, but I stop when a

problem becomes difficult, or I don’t understand what I am supposed to do. I just guess and write

down something so I don’t leave anything blank. I make some effort to collaborate with others, but

get easily distracted and off task. I rarely take advantage of retake opportunities.

1

I put very little effort into listening in class and often choose to focus my attention elsewhere. I put

very little effort into solving problems or completing tasks. I skip difficult problems and either leave

them blank or copy down someone else’s work. I do not work with others in my group. I do not

follow directions. I do not take advantage of retake opportunities.

0

I put no effort into my work. I do not even complete assignments.

My EFFORT Goal for this quarter:

• Last quarter my effort score was ________.

• This quarter, I hope to improve my effort score to _________.

How Do I Rate As a Team Member?

Team Work Rubric

Exemplary

(Outstanding)

Meeting

Expectations

Needs

Improvement Unacceptable

3 Points 2 Points 1 Point 0 Points

Attention and

Focus

Consistently

stays focused on the

task and what needs

to be done

Knows what needs to

be done, and does it

Does not need to be

reminded or told what

to do

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done most of

the time

Other group members

can count on this

person

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done some of

the time

Other group members

must sometimes

remind this person to

keep on task

Rarely focuses

on the task and what

needs to be done

Even when reminded

to keep on task, this

person doesn’t do it

Lets others do the

work

Participation

A true team

member who

contributes a lot of

effort

Encourages and

supports the effort of

others on the team

A strong team

member who

completes the

assigned tasks

Sometimes offers

ideas and suggestions

to the team

A satisfactory

team member who

does the assigned

tasks

Does own work, but

does not help team

Often works ahead

and doesn’t share

ideas

A poor team

member who

sometimes chooses

not to participate and

does not complete

assigned tasks

Respecting

Team

Members

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

questions to all

members of the team

during discussions

Helps direct the

group in reaching

answers

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

clarifying questions

to others during

discussions

Has difficulty

respectfully listening

and discussing, and

tends to dominate

discussions

Has great

difficulty listening,

argues with

teammates, and is

unwilling to consider

other opinions

Prevents group from

reaching answers

Collaboration

Made sure all

team members

contributed equally to

the finished project

Assisted team or

partner while

completing the work

Finished

individual task but

did not assist team or

partner while

completing the work

Contributed little

or nothing to the

team or partner while

completing the work

Name ___________________________________________ Period _____ How Much Effort? SCIENCE

ROBENSTINE

No one is born able to do everything. Everyone has the ability to learn our curriculum and to

make growth in science skills and abilities. Your success in math has nothing to do with

luck. It has everything to do with how much EFFORT you put into learning the content!

Here is a rubric for you to use to self-assess how much EFFORT you are putting into daily class

discussions and work.

Effort Rubric

4

I respectfully listen to the information that my teacher presents during class. I volunteer to answer

questions and participate in discussions. I work on each task that I am given until I am finished. I

push myself to continue working even when a problem is challenging or difficult to understand. I

view difficult questions as an opportunity to improve. I do not rush through assignments for the sake

of finishing them, but I think about each of the questions I am answering or tasks that I am

completing to make sure that what I turn in is my BEST work. I follow directions the first time

given. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage of any

retake opportunities.

3

I listen in class and complete the assignments that are given. I push myself when problems are

difficult or challenging to complete. I check over my work before I turn it in to make sure I have

done my best. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage

of any retake opportunities.

2

I put some effort into listening during class, but often choose to think about other things while my

teacher is talking. I put some effort into solving the problems or completing tasks, but I stop when a

problem becomes difficult, or I don’t understand what I am supposed to do. I just guess and write

down something so I don’t leave anything blank. I make some effort to collaborate with others, but

get easily distracted and off task. I rarely take advantage of retake opportunities.

1

I put very little effort into listening in class and often choose to focus my attention elsewhere. I put

very little effort into solving problems or completing tasks. I skip difficult problems and either leave

them blank or copy down someone else’s work. I do not work with others in my group. I do not

follow directions. I do not take advantage of retake opportunities.

0

I put no effort into my work. I do not even complete assignments.

My EFFORT Goal for this quarter:

• Last quarter my effort score was ________.

• This quarter, I hope to improve my effort score to _________.

How Do I Rate As a Team Member?

Team Work Rubric

Exemplary

(Outstanding)

Meeting

Expectations

Needs

Improvement Unacceptable

3 Points 2 Points 1 Point 0 Points

Attention and

Focus

Consistently

stays focused on the

task and what needs

to be done

Knows what needs to

be done, and does it

Does not need to be

reminded or told what

to do

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done most of

the time

Other group members

can count on this

person

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done some of

the time

Other group members

must sometimes

remind this person to

keep on task

Rarely focuses

on the task and what

needs to be done

Even when reminded

to keep on task, this

person doesn’t do it

Lets others do the

work

Participation

A true team

member who

contributes a lot of

effort

Encourages and

supports the effort of

others on the team

A strong team

member who

completes the

assigned tasks

Sometimes offers

ideas and suggestions

to the team

A satisfactory

team member who

does the assigned

tasks

Does own work, but

does not help team

Often works ahead

and doesn’t share

ideas

A poor team

member who

sometimes chooses

not to participate and

does not complete

assigned tasks

Respecting

Team

Members

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

questions to all

members of the team

during discussions

Helps direct the

group in reaching

answers

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

clarifying questions

to others during

discussions

Has difficulty

respectfully listening

and discussing, and

tends to dominate

discussions

Has great

difficulty listening,

argues with

teammates, and is

unwilling to consider

other opinions

Prevents group from

reaching answers

Collaboration

Made sure all

team members

contributed equally to

the finished project

Assisted team or

partner while

completing the work

Finished

individual task but

did not assist team or

partner while

completing the work

Contributed little

or nothing to the

team or partner while

completing the work

Name ___________________________________________ Period _____ How Much Effort? SCIENCE

ROBENSTINE

No one is born able to do everything. Everyone has the ability to learn our curriculum and to

make growth in science skills and abilities. Your success in math has nothing to do with

luck. It has everything to do with how much EFFORT you put into learning the content!

Here is a rubric for you to use to self-assess how much EFFORT you are putting into daily class

discussions and work.

Effort Rubric

4

I respectfully listen to the information that my teacher presents during class. I volunteer to answer

questions and participate in discussions. I work on each task that I am given until I am finished. I

push myself to continue working even when a problem is challenging or difficult to understand. I

view difficult questions as an opportunity to improve. I do not rush through assignments for the sake

of finishing them, but I think about each of the questions I am answering or tasks that I am

completing to make sure that what I turn in is my BEST work. I follow directions the first time

given. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage of any

retake opportunities.

3

I listen in class and complete the assignments that are given. I push myself when problems are

difficult or challenging to complete. I check over my work before I turn it in to make sure I have

done my best. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage

of any retake opportunities.

2

I put some effort into listening during class, but often choose to think about other things while my

teacher is talking. I put some effort into solving the problems or completing tasks, but I stop when a

problem becomes difficult, or I don’t understand what I am supposed to do. I just guess and write

down something so I don’t leave anything blank. I make some effort to collaborate with others, but

get easily distracted and off task. I rarely take advantage of retake opportunities.

1

I put very little effort into listening in class and often choose to focus my attention elsewhere. I put

very little effort into solving problems or completing tasks. I skip difficult problems and either leave

them blank or copy down someone else’s work. I do not work with others in my group. I do not

follow directions. I do not take advantage of retake opportunities.

0

I put no effort into my work. I do not even complete assignments.

My EFFORT Goal for this quarter:

• Last quarter my effort score was ________.

• This quarter, I hope to improve my effort score to _________.

How Do I Rate As a Team Member?

Team Work Rubric

Exemplary

(Outstanding)

Meeting

Expectations

Needs

Improvement Unacceptable

3 Points 2 Points 1 Point 0 Points

Attention and

Focus

Consistently

stays focused on the

task and what needs

to be done

Knows what needs to

be done, and does it

Does not need to be

reminded or told what

to do

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done most of

the time

Other group members

can count on this

person

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done some of

the time

Other group members

must sometimes

remind this person to

keep on task

Rarely focuses

on the task and what

needs to be done

Even when reminded

to keep on task, this

person doesn’t do it

Lets others do the

work

Participation

A true team

member who

contributes a lot of

effort

Encourages and

supports the effort of

others on the team

A strong team

member who

completes the

assigned tasks

Sometimes offers

ideas and suggestions

to the team

A satisfactory

team member who

does the assigned

tasks

Does own work, but

does not help team

Often works ahead

and doesn’t share

ideas

A poor team

member who

sometimes chooses

not to participate and

does not complete

assigned tasks

Respecting

Team

Members

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

questions to all

members of the team

during discussions

Helps direct the

group in reaching

answers

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

clarifying questions

to others during

discussions

Has difficulty

respectfully listening

and discussing, and

tends to dominate

discussions

Has great

difficulty listening,

argues with

teammates, and is

unwilling to consider

other opinions

Prevents group from

reaching answers

Collaboration

Made sure all

team members

contributed equally to

the finished project

Assisted team or

partner while

completing the work

Finished

individual task but

did not assist team or

partner while

completing the work

Contributed little

or nothing to the

team or partner while

completing the work

Name ___________________________________________ Period _____ How Much Effort? SCIENCE

ROBENSTINE

No one is born able to do everything. Everyone has the ability to learn our curriculum and to

make growth in science skills and abilities. Your success in math has nothing to do with

luck. It has everything to do with how much EFFORT you put into learning the content!

Here is a rubric for you to use to self-assess how much EFFORT you are putting into daily class

discussions and work.

Effort Rubric

4

I respectfully listen to the information that my teacher presents during class. I volunteer to answer

questions and participate in discussions. I work on each task that I am given until I am finished. I

push myself to continue working even when a problem is challenging or difficult to understand. I

view difficult questions as an opportunity to improve. I do not rush through assignments for the sake

of finishing them, but I think about each of the questions I am answering or tasks that I am

completing to make sure that what I turn in is my BEST work. I follow directions the first time

given. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage of any

retake opportunities.

3

I listen in class and complete the assignments that are given. I push myself when problems are

difficult or challenging to complete. I check over my work before I turn it in to make sure I have

done my best. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage

of any retake opportunities.

2

I put some effort into listening during class, but often choose to think about other things while my

teacher is talking. I put some effort into solving the problems or completing tasks, but I stop when a

problem becomes difficult, or I don’t understand what I am supposed to do. I just guess and write

down something so I don’t leave anything blank. I make some effort to collaborate with others, but

get easily distracted and off task. I rarely take advantage of retake opportunities.

1

I put very little effort into listening in class and often choose to focus my attention elsewhere. I put

very little effort into solving problems or completing tasks. I skip difficult problems and either leave

them blank or copy down someone else’s work. I do not work with others in my group. I do not

follow directions. I do not take advantage of retake opportunities.

0

I put no effort into my work. I do not even complete assignments.

My EFFORT Goal for this quarter:

• Last quarter my effort score was ________.

• This quarter, I hope to improve my effort score to _________.

How Do I Rate As a Team Member?

Team Work Rubric

Exemplary

(Outstanding)

Meeting

Expectations

Needs

Improvement Unacceptable

3 Points 2 Points 1 Point 0 Points

Attention and

Focus

Consistently

stays focused on the

task and what needs

to be done

Knows what needs to

be done, and does it

Does not need to be

reminded or told what

to do

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done most of

the time

Other group members

can count on this

person

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done some of

the time

Other group members

must sometimes

remind this person to

keep on task

Rarely focuses

on the task and what

needs to be done

Even when reminded

to keep on task, this

person doesn’t do it

Lets others do the

work

Participation

A true team

member who

contributes a lot of

effort

Encourages and

supports the effort of

others on the team

A strong team

member who

completes the

assigned tasks

Sometimes offers

ideas and suggestions

to the team

A satisfactory

team member who

does the assigned

tasks

Does own work, but

does not help team

Often works ahead

and doesn’t share

ideas

A poor team

member who

sometimes chooses

not to participate and

does not complete

assigned tasks

Respecting

Team

Members

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

questions to all

members of the team

during discussions

Helps direct the

group in reaching

answers

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

clarifying questions

to others during

discussions

Has difficulty

respectfully listening

and discussing, and

tends to dominate

discussions

Has great

difficulty listening,

argues with

teammates, and is

unwilling to consider

other opinions

Prevents group from

reaching answers

Collaboration

Made sure all

team members

contributed equally to

the finished project

Assisted team or

partner while

completing the work

Finished

individual task but

did not assist team or

partner while

completing the work

Contributed little

or nothing to the

team or partner while

completing the work

Name ___________________________________________ Period _____ How Much Effort? SCIENCE

ROBENSTINE

No one is born able to do everything. Everyone has the ability to learn our curriculum and to

make growth in science skills and abilities. Your success in math has nothing to do with

luck. It has everything to do with how much EFFORT you put into learning the content!

Here is a rubric for you to use to self-assess how much EFFORT you are putting into daily class

discussions and work.

Effort Rubric

4

I respectfully listen to the information that my teacher presents during class. I volunteer to answer

questions and participate in discussions. I work on each task that I am given until I am finished. I

push myself to continue working even when a problem is challenging or difficult to understand. I

view difficult questions as an opportunity to improve. I do not rush through assignments for the sake

of finishing them, but I think about each of the questions I am answering or tasks that I am

completing to make sure that what I turn in is my BEST work. I follow directions the first time

given. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage of any

retake opportunities.

3

I listen in class and complete the assignments that are given. I push myself when problems are

difficult or challenging to complete. I check over my work before I turn it in to make sure I have

done my best. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage

of any retake opportunities.

2

I put some effort into listening during class, but often choose to think about other things while my

teacher is talking. I put some effort into solving the problems or completing tasks, but I stop when a

problem becomes difficult, or I don’t understand what I am supposed to do. I just guess and write

down something so I don’t leave anything blank. I make some effort to collaborate with others, but

get easily distracted and off task. I rarely take advantage of retake opportunities.

1

I put very little effort into listening in class and often choose to focus my attention elsewhere. I put

very little effort into solving problems or completing tasks. I skip difficult problems and either leave

them blank or copy down someone else’s work. I do not work with others in my group. I do not

follow directions. I do not take advantage of retake opportunities.

0

I put no effort into my work. I do not even complete assignments.

My EFFORT Goal for this quarter:

• Last quarter my effort score was ________.

• This quarter, I hope to improve my effort score to _________.

How Do I Rate As a Team Member?

Team Work Rubric

Exemplary

(Outstanding)

Meeting

Expectations

Needs

Improvement Unacceptable

3 Points 2 Points 1 Point 0 Points

Attention and

Focus

Consistently

stays focused on the

task and what needs

to be done

Knows what needs to

be done, and does it

Does not need to be

reminded or told what

to do

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done most of

the time

Other group members

can count on this

person

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done some of

the time

Other group members

must sometimes

remind this person to

keep on task

Rarely focuses

on the task and what

needs to be done

Even when reminded

to keep on task, this

person doesn’t do it

Lets others do the

work

Participation

A true team

member who

contributes a lot of

effort

Encourages and

supports the effort of

others on the team

A strong team

member who

completes the

assigned tasks

Sometimes offers

ideas and suggestions

to the team

A satisfactory

team member who

does the assigned

tasks

Does own work, but

does not help team

Often works ahead

and doesn’t share

ideas

A poor team

member who

sometimes chooses

not to participate and

does not complete

assigned tasks

Respecting

Team

Members

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

questions to all

members of the team

during discussions

Helps direct the

group in reaching

answers

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

clarifying questions

to others during

discussions

Has difficulty

respectfully listening

and discussing, and

tends to dominate

discussions

Has great

difficulty listening,

argues with

teammates, and is

unwilling to consider

other opinions

Prevents group from

reaching answers

Collaboration

Made sure all

team members

contributed equally to

the finished project

Assisted team or

partner while

completing the work

Finished

individual task but

did not assist team or

partner while

completing the work

Contributed little

or nothing to the

team or partner while

completing the work

Name ___________________________________________ Period _____ How Much Effort? SCIENCE

ROBENSTINE

No one is born able to do everything. Everyone has the ability to learn our curriculum and to

make growth in science skills and abilities. Your success in math has nothing to do with

luck. It has everything to do with how much EFFORT you put into learning the content!

Here is a rubric for you to use to self-assess how much EFFORT you are putting into daily class

discussions and work.

Effort Rubric

4

I respectfully listen to the information that my teacher presents during class. I volunteer to answer

questions and participate in discussions. I work on each task that I am given until I am finished. I

push myself to continue working even when a problem is challenging or difficult to understand. I

view difficult questions as an opportunity to improve. I do not rush through assignments for the sake

of finishing them, but I think about each of the questions I am answering or tasks that I am

completing to make sure that what I turn in is my BEST work. I follow directions the first time

given. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage of any

retake opportunities.

3

I listen in class and complete the assignments that are given. I push myself when problems are

difficult or challenging to complete. I check over my work before I turn it in to make sure I have

done my best. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage

of any retake opportunities.

2

I put some effort into listening during class, but often choose to think about other things while my

teacher is talking. I put some effort into solving the problems or completing tasks, but I stop when a

problem becomes difficult, or I don’t understand what I am supposed to do. I just guess and write

down something so I don’t leave anything blank. I make some effort to collaborate with others, but

get easily distracted and off task. I rarely take advantage of retake opportunities.

1

I put very little effort into listening in class and often choose to focus my attention elsewhere. I put

very little effort into solving problems or completing tasks. I skip difficult problems and either leave

them blank or copy down someone else’s work. I do not work with others in my group. I do not

follow directions. I do not take advantage of retake opportunities.

0

I put no effort into my work. I do not even complete assignments.

My EFFORT Goal for this quarter:

• Last quarter my effort score was ________.

• This quarter, I hope to improve my effort score to _________.

How Do I Rate As a Team Member?

Team Work Rubric

Exemplary

(Outstanding)

Meeting

Expectations

Needs

Improvement Unacceptable

3 Points 2 Points 1 Point 0 Points

Attention and

Focus

Consistently

stays focused on the

task and what needs

to be done

Knows what needs to

be done, and does it

Does not need to be

reminded or told what

to do

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done most of

the time

Other group members

can count on this

person

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done some of

the time

Other group members

must sometimes

remind this person to

keep on task

Rarely focuses

on the task and what

needs to be done

Even when reminded

to keep on task, this

person doesn’t do it

Lets others do the

work

Participation

A true team

member who

contributes a lot of

effort

Encourages and

supports the effort of

others on the team

A strong team

member who

completes the

assigned tasks

Sometimes offers

ideas and suggestions

to the team

A satisfactory

team member who

does the assigned

tasks

Does own work, but

does not help team

Often works ahead

and doesn’t share

ideas

A poor team

member who

sometimes chooses

not to participate and

does not complete

assigned tasks

Respecting

Team

Members

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

questions to all

members of the team

during discussions

Helps direct the

group in reaching

answers

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

clarifying questions

to others during

discussions

Has difficulty

respectfully listening

and discussing, and

tends to dominate

discussions

Has great

difficulty listening,

argues with

teammates, and is

unwilling to consider

other opinions

Prevents group from

reaching answers

Collaboration

Made sure all

team members

contributed equally to

the finished project

Assisted team or

partner while

completing the work

Finished

individual task but

did not assist team or

partner while

completing the work

Contributed little

or nothing to the

team or partner while

completing the work

Name ___________________________________________ Period _____ How Much Effort? SCIENCE

ROBENSTINE

No one is born able to do everything. Everyone has the ability to learn our curriculum and to

make growth in science skills and abilities. Your success in math has nothing to do with

luck. It has everything to do with how much EFFORT you put into learning the content!

Here is a rubric for you to use to self-assess how much EFFORT you are putting into daily class

discussions and work.

Effort Rubric

4

I respectfully listen to the information that my teacher presents during class. I volunteer to answer

questions and participate in discussions. I work on each task that I am given until I am finished. I

push myself to continue working even when a problem is challenging or difficult to understand. I

view difficult questions as an opportunity to improve. I do not rush through assignments for the sake

of finishing them, but I think about each of the questions I am answering or tasks that I am

completing to make sure that what I turn in is my BEST work. I follow directions the first time

given. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage of any

retake opportunities.

3

I listen in class and complete the assignments that are given. I push myself when problems are

difficult or challenging to complete. I check over my work before I turn it in to make sure I have

done my best. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage

of any retake opportunities.

2

I put some effort into listening during class, but often choose to think about other things while my

teacher is talking. I put some effort into solving the problems or completing tasks, but I stop when a

problem becomes difficult, or I don’t understand what I am supposed to do. I just guess and write

down something so I don’t leave anything blank. I make some effort to collaborate with others, but

get easily distracted and off task. I rarely take advantage of retake opportunities.

1

I put very little effort into listening in class and often choose to focus my attention elsewhere. I put

very little effort into solving problems or completing tasks. I skip difficult problems and either leave

them blank or copy down someone else’s work. I do not work with others in my group. I do not

follow directions. I do not take advantage of retake opportunities.

0

I put no effort into my work. I do not even complete assignments.

My EFFORT Goal for this quarter:

• Last quarter my effort score was ________.

• This quarter, I hope to improve my effort score to _________.

How Do I Rate As a Team Member?

Team Work Rubric

Exemplary

(Outstanding)

Meeting

Expectations

Needs

Improvement Unacceptable

3 Points 2 Points 1 Point 0 Points

Attention and

Focus

Consistently

stays focused on the

task and what needs

to be done

Knows what needs to

be done, and does it

Does not need to be

reminded or told what

to do

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done most of

the time

Other group members

can count on this

person

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done some of

the time

Other group members

must sometimes

remind this person to

keep on task

Rarely focuses

on the task and what

needs to be done

Even when reminded

to keep on task, this

person doesn’t do it

Lets others do the

work

Participation

A true team

member who

contributes a lot of

effort

Encourages and

supports the effort of

others on the team

A strong team

member who

completes the

assigned tasks

Sometimes offers

ideas and suggestions

to the team

A satisfactory

team member who

does the assigned

tasks

Does own work, but

does not help team

Often works ahead

and doesn’t share

ideas

A poor team

member who

sometimes chooses

not to participate and

does not complete

assigned tasks

Respecting

Team

Members

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

questions to all

members of the team

during discussions

Helps direct the

group in reaching

answers

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

clarifying questions

to others during

discussions

Has difficulty

respectfully listening

and discussing, and

tends to dominate

discussions

Has great

difficulty listening,

argues with

teammates, and is

unwilling to consider

other opinions

Prevents group from

reaching answers

Collaboration

Made sure all

team members

contributed equally to

the finished project

Assisted team or

partner while

completing the work

Finished

individual task but

did not assist team or

partner while

completing the work

Contributed little

or nothing to the

team or partner while

completing the work

Name ___________________________________________ Period _____ How Much Effort? SCIENCE

ROBENSTINE

No one is born able to do everything. Everyone has the ability to learn our curriculum and to

make growth in science skills and abilities. Your success in math has nothing to do with

luck. It has everything to do with how much EFFORT you put into learning the content!

Here is a rubric for you to use to self-assess how much EFFORT you are putting into daily class

discussions and work.

Effort Rubric

4

I respectfully listen to the information that my teacher presents during class. I volunteer to answer

questions and participate in discussions. I work on each task that I am given until I am finished. I

push myself to continue working even when a problem is challenging or difficult to understand. I

view difficult questions as an opportunity to improve. I do not rush through assignments for the sake

of finishing them, but I think about each of the questions I am answering or tasks that I am

completing to make sure that what I turn in is my BEST work. I follow directions the first time

given. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage of any

retake opportunities.

3

I listen in class and complete the assignments that are given. I push myself when problems are

difficult or challenging to complete. I check over my work before I turn it in to make sure I have

done my best. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage

of any retake opportunities.

2

I put some effort into listening during class, but often choose to think about other things while my

teacher is talking. I put some effort into solving the problems or completing tasks, but I stop when a

problem becomes difficult, or I don’t understand what I am supposed to do. I just guess and write

down something so I don’t leave anything blank. I make some effort to collaborate with others, but

get easily distracted and off task. I rarely take advantage of retake opportunities.

1

I put very little effort into listening in class and often choose to focus my attention elsewhere. I put

very little effort into solving problems or completing tasks. I skip difficult problems and either leave

them blank or copy down someone else’s work. I do not work with others in my group. I do not

follow directions. I do not take advantage of retake opportunities.

0

I put no effort into my work. I do not even complete assignments.

My EFFORT Goal for this quarter:

• Last quarter my effort score was ________.

• This quarter, I hope to improve my effort score to _________.

How Do I Rate As a Team Member?

Team Work Rubric

Exemplary

(Outstanding)

Meeting

Expectations

Needs

Improvement Unacceptable

3 Points 2 Points 1 Point 0 Points

Attention and

Focus

Consistently

stays focused on the

task and what needs

to be done

Knows what needs to

be done, and does it

Does not need to be

reminded or told what

to do

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done most of

the time

Other group members

can count on this

person

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done some of

the time

Other group members

must sometimes

remind this person to

keep on task

Rarely focuses

on the task and what

needs to be done

Even when reminded

to keep on task, this

person doesn’t do it

Lets others do the

work

Participation

A true team

member who

contributes a lot of

effort

Encourages and

supports the effort of

others on the team

A strong team

member who

completes the

assigned tasks

Sometimes offers

ideas and suggestions

to the team

A satisfactory

team member who

does the assigned

tasks

Does own work, but

does not help team

Often works ahead

and doesn’t share

ideas

A poor team

member who

sometimes chooses

not to participate and

does not complete

assigned tasks

Respecting

Team

Members

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

questions to all

members of the team

during discussions

Helps direct the

group in reaching

answers

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

clarifying questions

to others during

discussions

Has difficulty

respectfully listening

and discussing, and

tends to dominate

discussions

Has great

difficulty listening,

argues with

teammates, and is

unwilling to consider

other opinions

Prevents group from

reaching answers

Collaboration

Made sure all

team members

contributed equally to

the finished project

Assisted team or

partner while

completing the work

Finished

individual task but

did not assist team or

partner while

completing the work

Contributed little

or nothing to the

team or partner while

completing the work

Name ___________________________________________ Period _____ How Much Effort? SCIENCE

ROBENSTINE

No one is born able to do everything. Everyone has the ability to learn our curriculum and to

make growth in science skills and abilities. Your success in math has nothing to do with

luck. It has everything to do with how much EFFORT you put into learning the content!

Here is a rubric for you to use to self-assess how much EFFORT you are putting into daily class

discussions and work.

Effort Rubric

4

I respectfully listen to the information that my teacher presents during class. I volunteer to answer

questions and participate in discussions. I work on each task that I am given until I am finished. I

push myself to continue working even when a problem is challenging or difficult to understand. I

view difficult questions as an opportunity to improve. I do not rush through assignments for the sake

of finishing them, but I think about each of the questions I am answering or tasks that I am

completing to make sure that what I turn in is my BEST work. I follow directions the first time

given. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage of any

retake opportunities.

3

I listen in class and complete the assignments that are given. I push myself when problems are

difficult or challenging to complete. I check over my work before I turn it in to make sure I have

done my best. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage

of any retake opportunities.

2

I put some effort into listening during class, but often choose to think about other things while my

teacher is talking. I put some effort into solving the problems or completing tasks, but I stop when a

problem becomes difficult, or I don’t understand what I am supposed to do. I just guess and write

down something so I don’t leave anything blank. I make some effort to collaborate with others, but

get easily distracted and off task. I rarely take advantage of retake opportunities.

1

I put very little effort into listening in class and often choose to focus my attention elsewhere. I put

very little effort into solving problems or completing tasks. I skip difficult problems and either leave

them blank or copy down someone else’s work. I do not work with others in my group. I do not

follow directions. I do not take advantage of retake opportunities.

0

I put no effort into my work. I do not even complete assignments.

My EFFORT Goal for this quarter:

• Last quarter my effort score was ________.

• This quarter, I hope to improve my effort score to _________.

How Do I Rate As a Team Member?

Team Work Rubric

Exemplary

(Outstanding)

Meeting

Expectations

Needs

Improvement Unacceptable

3 Points 2 Points 1 Point 0 Points

Attention and

Focus

Consistently

stays focused on the

task and what needs

to be done

Knows what needs to

be done, and does it

Does not need to be

reminded or told what

to do

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done most of

the time

Other group members

can count on this

person

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done some of

the time

Other group members

must sometimes

remind this person to

keep on task

Rarely focuses

on the task and what

needs to be done

Even when reminded

to keep on task, this

person doesn’t do it

Lets others do the

work

Participation

A true team

member who

contributes a lot of

effort

Encourages and

supports the effort of

others on the team

A strong team

member who

completes the

assigned tasks

Sometimes offers

ideas and suggestions

to the team

A satisfactory

team member who

does the assigned

tasks

Does own work, but

does not help team

Often works ahead

and doesn’t share

ideas

A poor team

member who

sometimes chooses

not to participate and

does not complete

assigned tasks

Respecting

Team

Members

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

questions to all

members of the team

during discussions

Helps direct the

group in reaching

answers

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

clarifying questions

to others during

discussions

Has difficulty

respectfully listening

and discussing, and

tends to dominate

discussions

Has great

difficulty listening,

argues with

teammates, and is

unwilling to consider

other opinions

Prevents group from

reaching answers

Collaboration

Made sure all

team members

contributed equally to

the finished project

Assisted team or

partner while

completing the work

Finished

individual task but

did not assist team or

partner while

completing the work

Contributed little

or nothing to the

team or partner while

completing the work

Name ___________________________________________ Period _____ How Much Effort? SCIENCE

ROBENSTINE

No one is born able to do everything. Everyone has the ability to learn our curriculum and to

make growth in science skills and abilities. Your success in math has nothing to do with

luck. It has everything to do with how much EFFORT you put into learning the content!

Here is a rubric for you to use to self-assess how much EFFORT you are putting into daily class

discussions and work.

Effort Rubric

4

I respectfully listen to the information that my teacher presents during class. I volunteer to answer

questions and participate in discussions. I work on each task that I am given until I am finished. I

push myself to continue working even when a problem is challenging or difficult to understand. I

view difficult questions as an opportunity to improve. I do not rush through assignments for the sake

of finishing them, but I think about each of the questions I am answering or tasks that I am

completing to make sure that what I turn in is my BEST work. I follow directions the first time

given. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage of any

retake opportunities.

3

I listen in class and complete the assignments that are given. I push myself when problems are

difficult or challenging to complete. I check over my work before I turn it in to make sure I have

done my best. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage

of any retake opportunities.

2

I put some effort into listening during class, but often choose to think about other things while my

teacher is talking. I put some effort into solving the problems or completing tasks, but I stop when a

problem becomes difficult, or I don’t understand what I am supposed to do. I just guess and write

down something so I don’t leave anything blank. I make some effort to collaborate with others, but

get easily distracted and off task. I rarely take advantage of retake opportunities.

1

I put very little effort into listening in class and often choose to focus my attention elsewhere. I put

very little effort into solving problems or completing tasks. I skip difficult problems and either leave

them blank or copy down someone else’s work. I do not work with others in my group. I do not

follow directions. I do not take advantage of retake opportunities.

0

I put no effort into my work. I do not even complete assignments.

My EFFORT Goal for this quarter:

• Last quarter my effort score was ________.

• This quarter, I hope to improve my effort score to _________.

How Do I Rate As a Team Member?

Team Work Rubric

Exemplary

(Outstanding)

Meeting

Expectations

Needs

Improvement Unacceptable

3 Points 2 Points 1 Point 0 Points

Attention and

Focus

Consistently

stays focused on the

task and what needs

to be done

Knows what needs to

be done, and does it

Does not need to be

reminded or told what

to do

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done most of

the time

Other group members

can count on this

person

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done some of

the time

Other group members

must sometimes

remind this person to

keep on task

Rarely focuses

on the task and what

needs to be done

Even when reminded

to keep on task, this

person doesn’t do it

Lets others do the

work

Participation

A true team

member who

contributes a lot of

effort

Encourages and

supports the effort of

others on the team

A strong team

member who

completes the

assigned tasks

Sometimes offers

ideas and suggestions

to the team

A satisfactory

team member who

does the assigned

tasks

Does own work, but

does not help team

Often works ahead

and doesn’t share

ideas

A poor team

member who

sometimes chooses

not to participate and

does not complete

assigned tasks

Respecting

Team

Members

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

questions to all

members of the team

during discussions

Helps direct the

group in reaching

answers

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

clarifying questions

to others during

discussions

Has difficulty

respectfully listening

and discussing, and

tends to dominate

discussions

Has great

difficulty listening,

argues with

teammates, and is

unwilling to consider

other opinions

Prevents group from

reaching answers

Collaboration

Made sure all

team members

contributed equally to

the finished project

Assisted team or

partner while

completing the work

Finished

individual task but

did not assist team or

partner while

completing the work

Contributed little

or nothing to the

team or partner while

completing the work

Name ___________________________________________ Period _____ How Much Effort? SCIENCE

ROBENSTINE

No one is born able to do everything. Everyone has the ability to learn our curriculum and to

make growth in science skills and abilities. Your success in math has nothing to do with

luck. It has everything to do with how much EFFORT you put into learning the content!

Here is a rubric for you to use to self-assess how much EFFORT you are putting into daily class

discussions and work.

Effort Rubric

4

I respectfully listen to the information that my teacher presents during class. I volunteer to answer

questions and participate in discussions. I work on each task that I am given until I am finished. I

push myself to continue working even when a problem is challenging or difficult to understand. I

view difficult questions as an opportunity to improve. I do not rush through assignments for the sake

of finishing them, but I think about each of the questions I am answering or tasks that I am

completing to make sure that what I turn in is my BEST work. I follow directions the first time

given. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage of any

retake opportunities.

3

I listen in class and complete the assignments that are given. I push myself when problems are

difficult or challenging to complete. I check over my work before I turn it in to make sure I have

done my best. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage

of any retake opportunities.

2

I put some effort into listening during class, but often choose to think about other things while my

teacher is talking. I put some effort into solving the problems or completing tasks, but I stop when a

problem becomes difficult, or I don’t understand what I am supposed to do. I just guess and write

down something so I don’t leave anything blank. I make some effort to collaborate with others, but

get easily distracted and off task. I rarely take advantage of retake opportunities.

1

I put very little effort into listening in class and often choose to focus my attention elsewhere. I put

very little effort into solving problems or completing tasks. I skip difficult problems and either leave

them blank or copy down someone else’s work. I do not work with others in my group. I do not

follow directions. I do not take advantage of retake opportunities.

0

I put no effort into my work. I do not even complete assignments.

My EFFORT Goal for this quarter:

• Last quarter my effort score was ________.

• This quarter, I hope to improve my effort score to _________.

How Do I Rate As a Team Member?

Team Work Rubric

Exemplary

(Outstanding)

Meeting

Expectations

Needs

Improvement Unacceptable

3 Points 2 Points 1 Point 0 Points

Attention and

Focus

Consistently

stays focused on the

task and what needs

to be done

Knows what needs to

be done, and does it

Does not need to be

reminded or told what

to do

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done most of

the time

Other group members

can count on this

person

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done some of

the time

Other group members

must sometimes

remind this person to

keep on task

Rarely focuses

on the task and what

needs to be done

Even when reminded

to keep on task, this

person doesn’t do it

Lets others do the

work

Participation

A true team

member who

contributes a lot of

effort

Encourages and

supports the effort of

others on the team

A strong team

member who

completes the

assigned tasks

Sometimes offers

ideas and suggestions

to the team

A satisfactory

team member who

does the assigned

tasks

Does own work, but

does not help team

Often works ahead

and doesn’t share

ideas

A poor team

member who

sometimes chooses

not to participate and

does not complete

assigned tasks

Respecting

Team

Members

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

questions to all

members of the team

during discussions

Helps direct the

group in reaching

answers

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

clarifying questions

to others during

discussions

Has difficulty

respectfully listening

and discussing, and

tends to dominate

discussions

Has great

difficulty listening,

argues with

teammates, and is

unwilling to consider

other opinions

Prevents group from

reaching answers

Collaboration

Made sure all

team members

contributed equally to

the finished project

Assisted team or

partner while

completing the work

Finished

individual task but

did not assist team or

partner while

completing the work

Contributed little

or nothing to the

team or partner while

completing the work

Name ___________________________________________ Period _____ How Much Effort? SCIENCE

ROBENSTINE

No one is born able to do everything. Everyone has the ability to learn our curriculum and to

make growth in science skills and abilities. Your success in math has nothing to do with

luck. It has everything to do with how much EFFORT you put into learning the content!

Here is a rubric for you to use to self-assess how much EFFORT you are putting into daily class

discussions and work.

Effort Rubric

4

I respectfully listen to the information that my teacher presents during class. I volunteer to answer

questions and participate in discussions. I work on each task that I am given until I am finished. I

push myself to continue working even when a problem is challenging or difficult to understand. I

view difficult questions as an opportunity to improve. I do not rush through assignments for the sake

of finishing them, but I think about each of the questions I am answering or tasks that I am

completing to make sure that what I turn in is my BEST work. I follow directions the first time

given. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage of any

retake opportunities.

3

I listen in class and complete the assignments that are given. I push myself when problems are

difficult or challenging to complete. I check over my work before I turn it in to make sure I have

done my best. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage

of any retake opportunities.

2

I put some effort into listening during class, but often choose to think about other things while my

teacher is talking. I put some effort into solving the problems or completing tasks, but I stop when a

problem becomes difficult, or I don’t understand what I am supposed to do. I just guess and write

down something so I don’t leave anything blank. I make some effort to collaborate with others, but

get easily distracted and off task. I rarely take advantage of retake opportunities.

1

I put very little effort into listening in class and often choose to focus my attention elsewhere. I put

very little effort into solving problems or completing tasks. I skip difficult problems and either leave

them blank or copy down someone else’s work. I do not work with others in my group. I do not

follow directions. I do not take advantage of retake opportunities.

0

I put no effort into my work. I do not even complete assignments.

My EFFORT Goal for this quarter:

• Last quarter my effort score was ________.

• This quarter, I hope to improve my effort score to _________.

How Do I Rate As a Team Member?

Team Work Rubric

Exemplary

(Outstanding)

Meeting

Expectations

Needs

Improvement Unacceptable

3 Points 2 Points 1 Point 0 Points

Attention and

Focus

Consistently

stays focused on the

task and what needs

to be done

Knows what needs to

be done, and does it

Does not need to be

reminded or told what

to do

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done most of

the time

Other group members

can count on this

person

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done some of

the time

Other group members

must sometimes

remind this person to

keep on task

Rarely focuses

on the task and what

needs to be done

Even when reminded

to keep on task, this

person doesn’t do it

Lets others do the

work

Participation

A true team

member who

contributes a lot of

effort

Encourages and

supports the effort of

others on the team

A strong team

member who

completes the

assigned tasks

Sometimes offers

ideas and suggestions

to the team

A satisfactory

team member who

does the assigned

tasks

Does own work, but

does not help team

Often works ahead

and doesn’t share

ideas

A poor team

member who

sometimes chooses

not to participate and

does not complete

assigned tasks

Respecting

Team

Members

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

questions to all

members of the team

during discussions

Helps direct the

group in reaching

answers

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

clarifying questions

to others during

discussions

Has difficulty

respectfully listening

and discussing, and

tends to dominate

discussions

Has great

difficulty listening,

argues with

teammates, and is

unwilling to consider

other opinions

Prevents group from

reaching answers

Collaboration

Made sure all

team members

contributed equally to

the finished project

Assisted team or

partner while

completing the work

Finished

individual task but

did not assist team or

partner while

completing the work

Contributed little

or nothing to the

team or partner while

completing the work

Name ___________________________________________ Period _____ How Much Effort? SCIENCE

ROBENSTINE

No one is born able to do everything. Everyone has the ability to learn our curriculum and to

make growth in science skills and abilities. Your success in math has nothing to do with

luck. It has everything to do with how much EFFORT you put into learning the content!

Here is a rubric for you to use to self-assess how much EFFORT you are putting into daily class

discussions and work.

Effort Rubric

4

I respectfully listen to the information that my teacher presents during class. I volunteer to answer

questions and participate in discussions. I work on each task that I am given until I am finished. I

push myself to continue working even when a problem is challenging or difficult to understand. I

view difficult questions as an opportunity to improve. I do not rush through assignments for the sake

of finishing them, but I think about each of the questions I am answering or tasks that I am

completing to make sure that what I turn in is my BEST work. I follow directions the first time

given. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage of any

retake opportunities.

3

I listen in class and complete the assignments that are given. I push myself when problems are

difficult or challenging to complete. I check over my work before I turn it in to make sure I have

done my best. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage

of any retake opportunities.

2

I put some effort into listening during class, but often choose to think about other things while my

teacher is talking. I put some effort into solving the problems or completing tasks, but I stop when a

problem becomes difficult, or I don’t understand what I am supposed to do. I just guess and write

down something so I don’t leave anything blank. I make some effort to collaborate with others, but

get easily distracted and off task. I rarely take advantage of retake opportunities.

1

I put very little effort into listening in class and often choose to focus my attention elsewhere. I put

very little effort into solving problems or completing tasks. I skip difficult problems and either leave

them blank or copy down someone else’s work. I do not work with others in my group. I do not

follow directions. I do not take advantage of retake opportunities.

0

I put no effort into my work. I do not even complete assignments.

My EFFORT Goal for this quarter:

• Last quarter my effort score was ________.

• This quarter, I hope to improve my effort score to _________.

How Do I Rate As a Team Member?

Team Work Rubric

Exemplary

(Outstanding)

Meeting

Expectations

Needs

Improvement Unacceptable

3 Points 2 Points 1 Point 0 Points

Attention and

Focus

Consistently

stays focused on the

task and what needs

to be done

Knows what needs to

be done, and does it

Does not need to be

reminded or told what

to do

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done most of

the time

Other group members

can count on this

person

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done some of

the time

Other group members

must sometimes

remind this person to

keep on task

Rarely focuses

on the task and what

needs to be done

Even when reminded

to keep on task, this

person doesn’t do it

Lets others do the

work

Participation

A true team

member who

contributes a lot of

effort

Encourages and

supports the effort of

others on the team

A strong team

member who

completes the

assigned tasks

Sometimes offers

ideas and suggestions

to the team

A satisfactory

team member who

does the assigned

tasks

Does own work, but

does not help team

Often works ahead

and doesn’t share

ideas

A poor team

member who

sometimes chooses

not to participate and

does not complete

assigned tasks

Respecting

Team

Members

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

questions to all

members of the team

during discussions

Helps direct the

group in reaching

answers

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

clarifying questions

to others during

discussions

Has difficulty

respectfully listening

and discussing, and

tends to dominate

discussions

Has great

difficulty listening,

argues with

teammates, and is

unwilling to consider

other opinions

Prevents group from

reaching answers

Collaboration

Made sure all

team members

contributed equally to

the finished project

Assisted team or

partner while

completing the work

Finished

individual task but

did not assist team or

partner while

completing the work

Contributed little

or nothing to the

team or partner while

completing the work

Name ___________________________________________ Period _____ How Much Effort? SCIENCE

ROBENSTINE

No one is born able to do everything. Everyone has the ability to learn our curriculum and to

make growth in science skills and abilities. Your success in math has nothing to do with

luck. It has everything to do with how much EFFORT you put into learning the content!

Here is a rubric for you to use to self-assess how much EFFORT you are putting into daily class

discussions and work.

Effort Rubric

4

I respectfully listen to the information that my teacher presents during class. I volunteer to answer

questions and participate in discussions. I work on each task that I am given until I am finished. I

push myself to continue working even when a problem is challenging or difficult to understand. I

view difficult questions as an opportunity to improve. I do not rush through assignments for the sake

of finishing them, but I think about each of the questions I am answering or tasks that I am

completing to make sure that what I turn in is my BEST work. I follow directions the first time

given. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage of any

retake opportunities.

3

I listen in class and complete the assignments that are given. I push myself when problems are

difficult or challenging to complete. I check over my work before I turn it in to make sure I have

done my best. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage

of any retake opportunities.

2

I put some effort into listening during class, but often choose to think about other things while my

teacher is talking. I put some effort into solving the problems or completing tasks, but I stop when a

problem becomes difficult, or I don’t understand what I am supposed to do. I just guess and write

down something so I don’t leave anything blank. I make some effort to collaborate with others, but

get easily distracted and off task. I rarely take advantage of retake opportunities.

1

I put very little effort into listening in class and often choose to focus my attention elsewhere. I put

very little effort into solving problems or completing tasks. I skip difficult problems and either leave

them blank or copy down someone else’s work. I do not work with others in my group. I do not

follow directions. I do not take advantage of retake opportunities.

0

I put no effort into my work. I do not even complete assignments.

My EFFORT Goal for this quarter:

• Last quarter my effort score was ________.

• This quarter, I hope to improve my effort score to _________.

How Do I Rate As a Team Member?

Team Work Rubric

Exemplary

(Outstanding)

Meeting

Expectations

Needs

Improvement Unacceptable

3 Points 2 Points 1 Point 0 Points

Attention and

Focus

Consistently

stays focused on the

task and what needs

to be done

Knows what needs to

be done, and does it

Does not need to be

reminded or told what

to do

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done most of

the time

Other group members

can count on this

person

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done some of

the time

Other group members

must sometimes

remind this person to

keep on task

Rarely focuses

on the task and what

needs to be done

Even when reminded

to keep on task, this

person doesn’t do it

Lets others do the

work

Participation

A true team

member who

contributes a lot of

effort

Encourages and

supports the effort of

others on the team

A strong team

member who

completes the

assigned tasks

Sometimes offers

ideas and suggestions

to the team

A satisfactory

team member who

does the assigned

tasks

Does own work, but

does not help team

Often works ahead

and doesn’t share

ideas

A poor team

member who

sometimes chooses

not to participate and

does not complete

assigned tasks

Respecting

Team

Members

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

questions to all

members of the team

during discussions

Helps direct the

group in reaching

answers

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

clarifying questions

to others during

discussions

Has difficulty

respectfully listening

and discussing, and

tends to dominate

discussions

Has great

difficulty listening,

argues with

teammates, and is

unwilling to consider

other opinions

Prevents group from

reaching answers

Collaboration

Made sure all

team members

contributed equally to

the finished project

Assisted team or

partner while

completing the work

Finished

individual task but

did not assist team or

partner while

completing the work

Contributed little

or nothing to the

team or partner while

completing the work

Name ___________________________________________ Period _____ How Much Effort? SCIENCE

ROBENSTINE

No one is born able to do everything. Everyone has the ability to learn our curriculum and to

make growth in science skills and abilities. Your success in math has nothing to do with

luck. It has everything to do with how much EFFORT you put into learning the content!

Here is a rubric for you to use to self-assess how much EFFORT you are putting into daily class

discussions and work.

Effort Rubric

4

I respectfully listen to the information that my teacher presents during class. I volunteer to answer

questions and participate in discussions. I work on each task that I am given until I am finished. I

push myself to continue working even when a problem is challenging or difficult to understand. I

view difficult questions as an opportunity to improve. I do not rush through assignments for the sake

of finishing them, but I think about each of the questions I am answering or tasks that I am

completing to make sure that what I turn in is my BEST work. I follow directions the first time

given. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage of any

retake opportunities.

3

I listen in class and complete the assignments that are given. I push myself when problems are

difficult or challenging to complete. I check over my work before I turn it in to make sure I have

done my best. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage

of any retake opportunities.

2

I put some effort into listening during class, but often choose to think about other things while my

teacher is talking. I put some effort into solving the problems or completing tasks, but I stop when a

problem becomes difficult, or I don’t understand what I am supposed to do. I just guess and write

down something so I don’t leave anything blank. I make some effort to collaborate with others, but

get easily distracted and off task. I rarely take advantage of retake opportunities.

1

I put very little effort into listening in class and often choose to focus my attention elsewhere. I put

very little effort into solving problems or completing tasks. I skip difficult problems and either leave

them blank or copy down someone else’s work. I do not work with others in my group. I do not

follow directions. I do not take advantage of retake opportunities.

0

I put no effort into my work. I do not even complete assignments.

My EFFORT Goal for this quarter:

• Last quarter my effort score was ________.

• This quarter, I hope to improve my effort score to _________.

How Do I Rate As a Team Member?

Team Work Rubric

Exemplary

(Outstanding)

Meeting

Expectations

Needs

Improvement Unacceptable

3 Points 2 Points 1 Point 0 Points

Attention and

Focus

Consistently

stays focused on the

task and what needs

to be done

Knows what needs to

be done, and does it

Does not need to be

reminded or told what

to do

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done most of

the time

Other group members

can count on this

person

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done some of

the time

Other group members

must sometimes

remind this person to

keep on task

Rarely focuses

on the task and what

needs to be done

Even when reminded

to keep on task, this

person doesn’t do it

Lets others do the

work

Participation

A true team

member who

contributes a lot of

effort

Encourages and

supports the effort of

others on the team

A strong team

member who

completes the

assigned tasks

Sometimes offers

ideas and suggestions

to the team

A satisfactory

team member who

does the assigned

tasks

Does own work, but

does not help team

Often works ahead

and doesn’t share

ideas

A poor team

member who

sometimes chooses

not to participate and

does not complete

assigned tasks

Respecting

Team

Members

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

questions to all

members of the team

during discussions

Helps direct the

group in reaching

answers

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

clarifying questions

to others during

discussions

Has difficulty

respectfully listening

and discussing, and

tends to dominate

discussions

Has great

difficulty listening,

argues with

teammates, and is

unwilling to consider

other opinions

Prevents group from

reaching answers

Collaboration

Made sure all

team members

contributed equally to

the finished project

Assisted team or

partner while

completing the work

Finished

individual task but

did not assist team or

partner while

completing the work

Contributed little

or nothing to the

team or partner while

completing the work

Name ___________________________________________ Period _____ How Much Effort? SCIENCE

ROBENSTINE

No one is born able to do everything. Everyone has the ability to learn our curriculum and to

make growth in science skills and abilities. Your success in math has nothing to do with

luck. It has everything to do with how much EFFORT you put into learning the content!

Here is a rubric for you to use to self-assess how much EFFORT you are putting into daily class

discussions and work.

Effort Rubric

4

I respectfully listen to the information that my teacher presents during class. I volunteer to answer

questions and participate in discussions. I work on each task that I am given until I am finished. I

push myself to continue working even when a problem is challenging or difficult to understand. I

view difficult questions as an opportunity to improve. I do not rush through assignments for the sake

of finishing them, but I think about each of the questions I am answering or tasks that I am

completing to make sure that what I turn in is my BEST work. I follow directions the first time

given. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage of any

retake opportunities.

3

I listen in class and complete the assignments that are given. I push myself when problems are

difficult or challenging to complete. I check over my work before I turn it in to make sure I have

done my best. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage

of any retake opportunities.

2

I put some effort into listening during class, but often choose to think about other things while my

teacher is talking. I put some effort into solving the problems or completing tasks, but I stop when a

problem becomes difficult, or I don’t understand what I am supposed to do. I just guess and write

down something so I don’t leave anything blank. I make some effort to collaborate with others, but

get easily distracted and off task. I rarely take advantage of retake opportunities.

1

I put very little effort into listening in class and often choose to focus my attention elsewhere. I put

very little effort into solving problems or completing tasks. I skip difficult problems and either leave

them blank or copy down someone else’s work. I do not work with others in my group. I do not

follow directions. I do not take advantage of retake opportunities.

0

I put no effort into my work. I do not even complete assignments.

My EFFORT Goal for this quarter:

• Last quarter my effort score was ________.

• This quarter, I hope to improve my effort score to _________.

How Do I Rate As a Team Member?

Team Work Rubric

Exemplary

(Outstanding)

Meeting

Expectations

Needs

Improvement Unacceptable

3 Points 2 Points 1 Point 0 Points

Attention and

Focus

Consistently

stays focused on the

task and what needs

to be done

Knows what needs to

be done, and does it

Does not need to be

reminded or told what

to do

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done most of

the time

Other group members

can count on this

person

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done some of

the time

Other group members

must sometimes

remind this person to

keep on task

Rarely focuses

on the task and what

needs to be done

Even when reminded

to keep on task, this

person doesn’t do it

Lets others do the

work

Participation

A true team

member who

contributes a lot of

effort

Encourages and

supports the effort of

others on the team

A strong team

member who

completes the

assigned tasks

Sometimes offers

ideas and suggestions

to the team

A satisfactory

team member who

does the assigned

tasks

Does own work, but

does not help team

Often works ahead

and doesn’t share

ideas

A poor team

member who

sometimes chooses

not to participate and

does not complete

assigned tasks

Respecting

Team

Members

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

questions to all

members of the team

during discussions

Helps direct the

group in reaching

answers

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

clarifying questions

to others during

discussions

Has difficulty

respectfully listening

and discussing, and

tends to dominate

discussions

Has great

difficulty listening,

argues with

teammates, and is

unwilling to consider

other opinions

Prevents group from

reaching answers

Collaboration

Made sure all

team members

contributed equally to

the finished project

Assisted team or

partner while

completing the work

Finished

individual task but

did not assist team or

partner while

completing the work

Contributed little

or nothing to the

team or partner while

completing the work

Name ___________________________________________ Period _____ How Much Effort? SCIENCE

ROBENSTINE

No one is born able to do everything. Everyone has the ability to learn our curriculum and to

make growth in science skills and abilities. Your success in math has nothing to do with

luck. It has everything to do with how much EFFORT you put into learning the content!

Here is a rubric for you to use to self-assess how much EFFORT you are putting into daily class

discussions and work.

Effort Rubric

4

I respectfully listen to the information that my teacher presents during class. I volunteer to answer

questions and participate in discussions. I work on each task that I am given until I am finished. I

push myself to continue working even when a problem is challenging or difficult to understand. I

view difficult questions as an opportunity to improve. I do not rush through assignments for the sake

of finishing them, but I think about each of the questions I am answering or tasks that I am

completing to make sure that what I turn in is my BEST work. I follow directions the first time

given. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage of any

retake opportunities.

3

I listen in class and complete the assignments that are given. I push myself when problems are

difficult or challenging to complete. I check over my work before I turn it in to make sure I have

done my best. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage

of any retake opportunities.

2

I put some effort into listening during class, but often choose to think about other things while my

teacher is talking. I put some effort into solving the problems or completing tasks, but I stop when a

problem becomes difficult, or I don’t understand what I am supposed to do. I just guess and write

down something so I don’t leave anything blank. I make some effort to collaborate with others, but

get easily distracted and off task. I rarely take advantage of retake opportunities.

1

I put very little effort into listening in class and often choose to focus my attention elsewhere. I put

very little effort into solving problems or completing tasks. I skip difficult problems and either leave

them blank or copy down someone else’s work. I do not work with others in my group. I do not

follow directions. I do not take advantage of retake opportunities.

0

I put no effort into my work. I do not even complete assignments.

My EFFORT Goal for this quarter:

• Last quarter my effort score was ________.

• This quarter, I hope to improve my effort score to _________.

How Do I Rate As a Team Member?

Team Work Rubric

Exemplary

(Outstanding)

Meeting

Expectations

Needs

Improvement Unacceptable

3 Points 2 Points 1 Point 0 Points

Attention and

Focus

Consistently

stays focused on the

task and what needs

to be done

Knows what needs to

be done, and does it

Does not need to be

reminded or told what

to do

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done most of

the time

Other group members

can count on this

person

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done some of

the time

Other group members

must sometimes

remind this person to

keep on task

Rarely focuses

on the task and what

needs to be done

Even when reminded

to keep on task, this

person doesn’t do it

Lets others do the

work

Participation

A true team

member who

contributes a lot of

effort

Encourages and

supports the effort of

others on the team

A strong team

member who

completes the

assigned tasks

Sometimes offers

ideas and suggestions

to the team

A satisfactory

team member who

does the assigned

tasks

Does own work, but

does not help team

Often works ahead

and doesn’t share

ideas

A poor team

member who

sometimes chooses

not to participate and

does not complete

assigned tasks

Respecting

Team

Members

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

questions to all

members of the team

during discussions

Helps direct the

group in reaching

answers

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

clarifying questions

to others during

discussions

Has difficulty

respectfully listening

and discussing, and

tends to dominate

discussions

Has great

difficulty listening,

argues with

teammates, and is

unwilling to consider

other opinions

Prevents group from

reaching answers

Collaboration

Made sure all

team members

contributed equally to

the finished project

Assisted team or

partner while

completing the work

Finished

individual task but

did not assist team or

partner while

completing the work

Contributed little

or nothing to the

team or partner while

completing the work

Name ___________________________________________ Period _____ How Much Effort? SCIENCE

ROBENSTINE

No one is born able to do everything. Everyone has the ability to learn our curriculum and to

make growth in science skills and abilities. Your success in math has nothing to do with

luck. It has everything to do with how much EFFORT you put into learning the content!

Here is a rubric for you to use to self-assess how much EFFORT you are putting into daily class

discussions and work.

Effort Rubric

4

I respectfully listen to the information that my teacher presents during class. I volunteer to answer

questions and participate in discussions. I work on each task that I am given until I am finished. I

push myself to continue working even when a problem is challenging or difficult to understand. I

view difficult questions as an opportunity to improve. I do not rush through assignments for the sake

of finishing them, but I think about each of the questions I am answering or tasks that I am

completing to make sure that what I turn in is my BEST work. I follow directions the first time

given. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage of any

retake opportunities.

3

I listen in class and complete the assignments that are given. I push myself when problems are

difficult or challenging to complete. I check over my work before I turn it in to make sure I have

done my best. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage

of any retake opportunities.

2

I put some effort into listening during class, but often choose to think about other things while my

teacher is talking. I put some effort into solving the problems or completing tasks, but I stop when a

problem becomes difficult, or I don’t understand what I am supposed to do. I just guess and write

down something so I don’t leave anything blank. I make some effort to collaborate with others, but

get easily distracted and off task. I rarely take advantage of retake opportunities.

1

I put very little effort into listening in class and often choose to focus my attention elsewhere. I put

very little effort into solving problems or completing tasks. I skip difficult problems and either leave

them blank or copy down someone else’s work. I do not work with others in my group. I do not

follow directions. I do not take advantage of retake opportunities.

0

I put no effort into my work. I do not even complete assignments.

My EFFORT Goal for this quarter:

• Last quarter my effort score was ________.

• This quarter, I hope to improve my effort score to _________.

How Do I Rate As a Team Member?

Team Work Rubric

Exemplary

(Outstanding)

Meeting

Expectations

Needs

Improvement Unacceptable

3 Points 2 Points 1 Point 0 Points

Attention and

Focus

Consistently

stays focused on the

task and what needs

to be done

Knows what needs to

be done, and does it

Does not need to be

reminded or told what

to do

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done most of

the time

Other group members

can count on this

person

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done some of

the time

Other group members

must sometimes

remind this person to

keep on task

Rarely focuses

on the task and what

needs to be done

Even when reminded

to keep on task, this

person doesn’t do it

Lets others do the

work

Participation

A true team

member who

contributes a lot of

effort

Encourages and

supports the effort of

others on the team

A strong team

member who

completes the

assigned tasks

Sometimes offers

ideas and suggestions

to the team

A satisfactory

team member who

does the assigned

tasks

Does own work, but

does not help team

Often works ahead

and doesn’t share

ideas

A poor team

member who

sometimes chooses

not to participate and

does not complete

assigned tasks

Respecting

Team

Members

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

questions to all

members of the team

during discussions

Helps direct the

group in reaching

answers

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

clarifying questions

to others during

discussions

Has difficulty

respectfully listening

and discussing, and

tends to dominate

discussions

Has great

difficulty listening,

argues with

teammates, and is

unwilling to consider

other opinions

Prevents group from

reaching answers

Collaboration

Made sure all

team members

contributed equally to

the finished project

Assisted team or

partner while

completing the work

Finished

individual task but

did not assist team or

partner while

completing the work

Contributed little

or nothing to the

team or partner while

completing the work

Name ___________________________________________ Period _____ How Much Effort? SCIENCE

ROBENSTINE

No one is born able to do everything. Everyone has the ability to learn our curriculum and to

make growth in science skills and abilities. Your success in math has nothing to do with

luck. It has everything to do with how much EFFORT you put into learning the content!

Here is a rubric for you to use to self-assess how much EFFORT you are putting into daily class

discussions and work.

Effort Rubric

4

I respectfully listen to the information that my teacher presents during class. I volunteer to answer

questions and participate in discussions. I work on each task that I am given until I am finished. I

push myself to continue working even when a problem is challenging or difficult to understand. I

view difficult questions as an opportunity to improve. I do not rush through assignments for the sake

of finishing them, but I think about each of the questions I am answering or tasks that I am

completing to make sure that what I turn in is my BEST work. I follow directions the first time

given. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage of any

retake opportunities.

3

I listen in class and complete the assignments that are given. I push myself when problems are

difficult or challenging to complete. I check over my work before I turn it in to make sure I have

done my best. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage

of any retake opportunities.

2

I put some effort into listening during class, but often choose to think about other things while my

teacher is talking. I put some effort into solving the problems or completing tasks, but I stop when a

problem becomes difficult, or I don’t understand what I am supposed to do. I just guess and write

down something so I don’t leave anything blank. I make some effort to collaborate with others, but

get easily distracted and off task. I rarely take advantage of retake opportunities.

1

I put very little effort into listening in class and often choose to focus my attention elsewhere. I put

very little effort into solving problems or completing tasks. I skip difficult problems and either leave

them blank or copy down someone else’s work. I do not work with others in my group. I do not

follow directions. I do not take advantage of retake opportunities.

0

I put no effort into my work. I do not even complete assignments.

My EFFORT Goal for this quarter:

• Last quarter my effort score was ________.

• This quarter, I hope to improve my effort score to _________.

How Do I Rate As a Team Member?

Team Work Rubric

Exemplary

(Outstanding)

Meeting

Expectations

Needs

Improvement Unacceptable

3 Points 2 Points 1 Point 0 Points

Attention and

Focus

Consistently

stays focused on the

task and what needs

to be done

Knows what needs to

be done, and does it

Does not need to be

reminded or told what

to do

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done most of

the time

Other group members

can count on this

person

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done some of

the time

Other group members

must sometimes

remind this person to

keep on task

Rarely focuses

on the task and what

needs to be done

Even when reminded

to keep on task, this

person doesn’t do it

Lets others do the

work

Participation

A true team

member who

contributes a lot of

effort

Encourages and

supports the effort of

others on the team

A strong team

member who

completes the

assigned tasks

Sometimes offers

ideas and suggestions

to the team

A satisfactory

team member who

does the assigned

tasks

Does own work, but

does not help team

Often works ahead

and doesn’t share

ideas

A poor team

member who

sometimes chooses

not to participate and

does not complete

assigned tasks

Respecting

Team

Members

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

questions to all

members of the team

during discussions

Helps direct the

group in reaching

answers

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

clarifying questions

to others during

discussions

Has difficulty

respectfully listening

and discussing, and

tends to dominate

discussions

Has great

difficulty listening,

argues with

teammates, and is

unwilling to consider

other opinions

Prevents group from

reaching answers

Collaboration

Made sure all

team members

contributed equally to

the finished project

Assisted team or

partner while

completing the work

Finished

individual task but

did not assist team or

partner while

completing the work

Contributed little

or nothing to the

team or partner while

completing the work

Name ___________________________________________ Period _____ How Much Effort? SCIENCE

ROBENSTINE

No one is born able to do everything. Everyone has the ability to learn our curriculum and to

make growth in science skills and abilities. Your success in math has nothing to do with

luck. It has everything to do with how much EFFORT you put into learning the content!

Here is a rubric for you to use to self-assess how much EFFORT you are putting into daily class

discussions and work.

Effort Rubric

4

I respectfully listen to the information that my teacher presents during class. I volunteer to answer

questions and participate in discussions. I work on each task that I am given until I am finished. I

push myself to continue working even when a problem is challenging or difficult to understand. I

view difficult questions as an opportunity to improve. I do not rush through assignments for the sake

of finishing them, but I think about each of the questions I am answering or tasks that I am

completing to make sure that what I turn in is my BEST work. I follow directions the first time

given. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage of any

retake opportunities.

3

I listen in class and complete the assignments that are given. I push myself when problems are

difficult or challenging to complete. I check over my work before I turn it in to make sure I have

done my best. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage

of any retake opportunities.

2

I put some effort into listening during class, but often choose to think about other things while my

teacher is talking. I put some effort into solving the problems or completing tasks, but I stop when a

problem becomes difficult, or I don’t understand what I am supposed to do. I just guess and write

down something so I don’t leave anything blank. I make some effort to collaborate with others, but

get easily distracted and off task. I rarely take advantage of retake opportunities.

1

I put very little effort into listening in class and often choose to focus my attention elsewhere. I put

very little effort into solving problems or completing tasks. I skip difficult problems and either leave

them blank or copy down someone else’s work. I do not work with others in my group. I do not

follow directions. I do not take advantage of retake opportunities.

0

I put no effort into my work. I do not even complete assignments.

My EFFORT Goal for this quarter:

• Last quarter my effort score was ________.

• This quarter, I hope to improve my effort score to _________.

How Do I Rate As a Team Member?

Team Work Rubric

Exemplary

(Outstanding)

Meeting

Expectations

Needs

Improvement Unacceptable

3 Points 2 Points 1 Point 0 Points

Attention and

Focus

Consistently

stays focused on the

task and what needs

to be done

Knows what needs to

be done, and does it

Does not need to be

reminded or told what

to do

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done most of

the time

Other group members

can count on this

person

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done some of

the time

Other group members

must sometimes

remind this person to

keep on task

Rarely focuses

on the task and what

needs to be done

Even when reminded

to keep on task, this

person doesn’t do it

Lets others do the

work

Participation

A true team

member who

contributes a lot of

effort

Encourages and

supports the effort of

others on the team

A strong team

member who

completes the

assigned tasks

Sometimes offers

ideas and suggestions

to the team

A satisfactory

team member who

does the assigned

tasks

Does own work, but

does not help team

Often works ahead

and doesn’t share

ideas

A poor team

member who

sometimes chooses

not to participate and

does not complete

assigned tasks

Respecting

Team

Members

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

questions to all

members of the team

during discussions

Helps direct the

group in reaching

answers

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

clarifying questions

to others during

discussions

Has difficulty

respectfully listening

and discussing, and

tends to dominate

discussions

Has great

difficulty listening,

argues with

teammates, and is

unwilling to consider

other opinions

Prevents group from

reaching answers

Collaboration

Made sure all

team members

contributed equally to

the finished project

Assisted team or

partner while

completing the work

Finished

individual task but

did not assist team or

partner while

completing the work

Contributed little

or nothing to the

team or partner while

completing the work

Name ___________________________________________ Period _____ How Much Effort? SCIENCE

ROBENSTINE

No one is born able to do everything. Everyone has the ability to learn our curriculum and to

make growth in science skills and abilities. Your success in math has nothing to do with

luck. It has everything to do with how much EFFORT you put into learning the content!

Here is a rubric for you to use to self-assess how much EFFORT you are putting into daily class

discussions and work.

Effort Rubric

4

I respectfully listen to the information that my teacher presents during class. I volunteer to answer

questions and participate in discussions. I work on each task that I am given until I am finished. I

push myself to continue working even when a problem is challenging or difficult to understand. I

view difficult questions as an opportunity to improve. I do not rush through assignments for the sake

of finishing them, but I think about each of the questions I am answering or tasks that I am

completing to make sure that what I turn in is my BEST work. I follow directions the first time

given. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage of any

retake opportunities.

3

I listen in class and complete the assignments that are given. I push myself when problems are

difficult or challenging to complete. I check over my work before I turn it in to make sure I have

done my best. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage

of any retake opportunities.

2

I put some effort into listening during class, but often choose to think about other things while my

teacher is talking. I put some effort into solving the problems or completing tasks, but I stop when a

problem becomes difficult, or I don’t understand what I am supposed to do. I just guess and write

down something so I don’t leave anything blank. I make some effort to collaborate with others, but

get easily distracted and off task. I rarely take advantage of retake opportunities.

1

I put very little effort into listening in class and often choose to focus my attention elsewhere. I put

very little effort into solving problems or completing tasks. I skip difficult problems and either leave

them blank or copy down someone else’s work. I do not work with others in my group. I do not

follow directions. I do not take advantage of retake opportunities.

0

I put no effort into my work. I do not even complete assignments.

My EFFORT Goal for this quarter:

• Last quarter my effort score was ________.

• This quarter, I hope to improve my effort score to _________.

How Do I Rate As a Team Member?

Team Work Rubric

Exemplary

(Outstanding)

Meeting

Expectations

Needs

Improvement Unacceptable

3 Points 2 Points 1 Point 0 Points

Attention and

Focus

Consistently

stays focused on the

task and what needs

to be done

Knows what needs to

be done, and does it

Does not need to be

reminded or told what

to do

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done most of

the time

Other group members

can count on this

person

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done some of

the time

Other group members

must sometimes

remind this person to

keep on task

Rarely focuses

on the task and what

needs to be done

Even when reminded

to keep on task, this

person doesn’t do it

Lets others do the

work

Participation

A true team

member who

contributes a lot of

effort

Encourages and

supports the effort of

others on the team

A strong team

member who

completes the

assigned tasks

Sometimes offers

ideas and suggestions

to the team

A satisfactory

team member who

does the assigned

tasks

Does own work, but

does not help team

Often works ahead

and doesn’t share

ideas

A poor team

member who

sometimes chooses

not to participate and

does not complete

assigned tasks

Respecting

Team

Members

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

questions to all

members of the team

during discussions

Helps direct the

group in reaching

answers

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

clarifying questions

to others during

discussions

Has difficulty

respectfully listening

and discussing, and

tends to dominate

discussions

Has great

difficulty listening,

argues with

teammates, and is

unwilling to consider

other opinions

Prevents group from

reaching answers

Collaboration

Made sure all

team members

contributed equally to

the finished project

Assisted team or

partner while

completing the work

Finished

individual task but

did not assist team or

partner while

completing the work

Contributed little

or nothing to the

team or partner while

completing the work

Name ___________________________________________ Period _____ How Much Effort? SCIENCE

ROBENSTINE

No one is born able to do everything. Everyone has the ability to learn our curriculum and to

make growth in science skills and abilities. Your success in math has nothing to do with

luck. It has everything to do with how much EFFORT you put into learning the content!

Here is a rubric for you to use to self-assess how much EFFORT you are putting into daily class

discussions and work.

Effort Rubric

4

I respectfully listen to the information that my teacher presents during class. I volunteer to answer

questions and participate in discussions. I work on each task that I am given until I am finished. I

push myself to continue working even when a problem is challenging or difficult to understand. I

view difficult questions as an opportunity to improve. I do not rush through assignments for the sake

of finishing them, but I think about each of the questions I am answering or tasks that I am

completing to make sure that what I turn in is my BEST work. I follow directions the first time

given. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage of any

retake opportunities.

3

I listen in class and complete the assignments that are given. I push myself when problems are

difficult or challenging to complete. I check over my work before I turn it in to make sure I have

done my best. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage

of any retake opportunities.

2

I put some effort into listening during class, but often choose to think about other things while my

teacher is talking. I put some effort into solving the problems or completing tasks, but I stop when a

problem becomes difficult, or I don’t understand what I am supposed to do. I just guess and write

down something so I don’t leave anything blank. I make some effort to collaborate with others, but

get easily distracted and off task. I rarely take advantage of retake opportunities.

1

I put very little effort into listening in class and often choose to focus my attention elsewhere. I put

very little effort into solving problems or completing tasks. I skip difficult problems and either leave

them blank or copy down someone else’s work. I do not work with others in my group. I do not

follow directions. I do not take advantage of retake opportunities.

0

I put no effort into my work. I do not even complete assignments.

My EFFORT Goal for this quarter:

• Last quarter my effort score was ________.

• This quarter, I hope to improve my effort score to _________.

How Do I Rate As a Team Member?

Team Work Rubric

Exemplary

(Outstanding)

Meeting

Expectations

Needs

Improvement Unacceptable

3 Points 2 Points 1 Point 0 Points

Attention and

Focus

Consistently

stays focused on the

task and what needs

to be done

Knows what needs to

be done, and does it

Does not need to be

reminded or told what

to do

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done most of

the time

Other group members

can count on this

person

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done some of

the time

Other group members

must sometimes

remind this person to

keep on task

Rarely focuses

on the task and what

needs to be done

Even when reminded

to keep on task, this

person doesn’t do it

Lets others do the

work

Participation

A true team

member who

contributes a lot of

effort

Encourages and

supports the effort of

others on the team

A strong team

member who

completes the

assigned tasks

Sometimes offers

ideas and suggestions

to the team

A satisfactory

team member who

does the assigned

tasks

Does own work, but

does not help team

Often works ahead

and doesn’t share

ideas

A poor team

member who

sometimes chooses

not to participate and

does not complete

assigned tasks

Respecting

Team

Members

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

questions to all

members of the team

during discussions

Helps direct the

group in reaching

answers

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

clarifying questions

to others during

discussions

Has difficulty

respectfully listening

and discussing, and

tends to dominate

discussions

Has great

difficulty listening,

argues with

teammates, and is

unwilling to consider

other opinions

Prevents group from

reaching answers

Collaboration

Made sure all

team members

contributed equally to

the finished project

Assisted team or

partner while

completing the work

Finished

individual task but

did not assist team or

partner while

completing the work

Contributed little

or nothing to the

team or partner while

completing the work

Name ___________________________________________ Period _____ How Much Effort? SCIENCE

ROBENSTINE

No one is born able to do everything. Everyone has the ability to learn our curriculum and to

make growth in science skills and abilities. Your success in math has nothing to do with

luck. It has everything to do with how much EFFORT you put into learning the content!

Here is a rubric for you to use to self-assess how much EFFORT you are putting into daily class

discussions and work.

Effort Rubric

4

I respectfully listen to the information that my teacher presents during class. I volunteer to answer

questions and participate in discussions. I work on each task that I am given until I am finished. I

push myself to continue working even when a problem is challenging or difficult to understand. I

view difficult questions as an opportunity to improve. I do not rush through assignments for the sake

of finishing them, but I think about each of the questions I am answering or tasks that I am

completing to make sure that what I turn in is my BEST work. I follow directions the first time

given. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage of any

retake opportunities.

3

I listen in class and complete the assignments that are given. I push myself when problems are

difficult or challenging to complete. I check over my work before I turn it in to make sure I have

done my best. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage

of any retake opportunities.

2

I put some effort into listening during class, but often choose to think about other things while my

teacher is talking. I put some effort into solving the problems or completing tasks, but I stop when a

problem becomes difficult, or I don’t understand what I am supposed to do. I just guess and write

down something so I don’t leave anything blank. I make some effort to collaborate with others, but

get easily distracted and off task. I rarely take advantage of retake opportunities.

1

I put very little effort into listening in class and often choose to focus my attention elsewhere. I put

very little effort into solving problems or completing tasks. I skip difficult problems and either leave

them blank or copy down someone else’s work. I do not work with others in my group. I do not

follow directions. I do not take advantage of retake opportunities.

0

I put no effort into my work. I do not even complete assignments.

My EFFORT Goal for this quarter:

• Last quarter my effort score was ________.

• This quarter, I hope to improve my effort score to _________.

How Do I Rate As a Team Member?

Team Work Rubric

Exemplary

(Outstanding)

Meeting

Expectations

Needs

Improvement Unacceptable

3 Points 2 Points 1 Point 0 Points

Attention and

Focus

Consistently

stays focused on the

task and what needs

to be done

Knows what needs to

be done, and does it

Does not need to be

reminded or told what

to do

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done most of

the time

Other group members

can count on this

person

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done some of

the time

Other group members

must sometimes

remind this person to

keep on task

Rarely focuses

on the task and what

needs to be done

Even when reminded

to keep on task, this

person doesn’t do it

Lets others do the

work

Participation

A true team

member who

contributes a lot of

effort

Encourages and

supports the effort of

others on the team

A strong team

member who

completes the

assigned tasks

Sometimes offers

ideas and suggestions

to the team

A satisfactory

team member who

does the assigned

tasks

Does own work, but

does not help team

Often works ahead

and doesn’t share

ideas

A poor team

member who

sometimes chooses

not to participate and

does not complete

assigned tasks

Respecting

Team

Members

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

questions to all

members of the team

during discussions

Helps direct the

group in reaching

answers

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

clarifying questions

to others during

discussions

Has difficulty

respectfully listening

and discussing, and

tends to dominate

discussions

Has great

difficulty listening,

argues with

teammates, and is

unwilling to consider

other opinions

Prevents group from

reaching answers

Collaboration

Made sure all

team members

contributed equally to

the finished project

Assisted team or

partner while

completing the work

Finished

individual task but

did not assist team or

partner while

completing the work

Contributed little

or nothing to the

team or partner while

completing the work

Name ___________________________________________ Period _____ How Much Effort? SCIENCE

ROBENSTINE

No one is born able to do everything. Everyone has the ability to learn our curriculum and to

make growth in science skills and abilities. Your success in math has nothing to do with

luck. It has everything to do with how much EFFORT you put into learning the content!

Here is a rubric for you to use to self-assess how much EFFORT you are putting into daily class

discussions and work.

Effort Rubric

4

I respectfully listen to the information that my teacher presents during class. I volunteer to answer

questions and participate in discussions. I work on each task that I am given until I am finished. I

push myself to continue working even when a problem is challenging or difficult to understand. I

view difficult questions as an opportunity to improve. I do not rush through assignments for the sake

of finishing them, but I think about each of the questions I am answering or tasks that I am

completing to make sure that what I turn in is my BEST work. I follow directions the first time

given. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage of any

retake opportunities.

3

I listen in class and complete the assignments that are given. I push myself when problems are

difficult or challenging to complete. I check over my work before I turn it in to make sure I have

done my best. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage

of any retake opportunities.

2

I put some effort into listening during class, but often choose to think about other things while my

teacher is talking. I put some effort into solving the problems or completing tasks, but I stop when a

problem becomes difficult, or I don’t understand what I am supposed to do. I just guess and write

down something so I don’t leave anything blank. I make some effort to collaborate with others, but

get easily distracted and off task. I rarely take advantage of retake opportunities.

1

I put very little effort into listening in class and often choose to focus my attention elsewhere. I put

very little effort into solving problems or completing tasks. I skip difficult problems and either leave

them blank or copy down someone else’s work. I do not work with others in my group. I do not

follow directions. I do not take advantage of retake opportunities.

0

I put no effort into my work. I do not even complete assignments.

My EFFORT Goal for this quarter:

• Last quarter my effort score was ________.

• This quarter, I hope to improve my effort score to _________.

How Do I Rate As a Team Member?

Team Work Rubric

Exemplary

(Outstanding)

Meeting

Expectations

Needs

Improvement Unacceptable

3 Points 2 Points 1 Point 0 Points

Attention and

Focus

Consistently

stays focused on the

task and what needs

to be done

Knows what needs to

be done, and does it

Does not need to be

reminded or told what

to do

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done most of

the time

Other group members

can count on this

person

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done some of

the time

Other group members

must sometimes

remind this person to

keep on task

Rarely focuses

on the task and what

needs to be done

Even when reminded

to keep on task, this

person doesn’t do it

Lets others do the

work

Participation

A true team

member who

contributes a lot of

effort

Encourages and

supports the effort of

others on the team

A strong team

member who

completes the

assigned tasks

Sometimes offers

ideas and suggestions

to the team

A satisfactory

team member who

does the assigned

tasks

Does own work, but

does not help team

Often works ahead

and doesn’t share

ideas

A poor team

member who

sometimes chooses

not to participate and

does not complete

assigned tasks

Respecting

Team

Members

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

questions to all

members of the team

during discussions

Helps direct the

group in reaching

answers

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

clarifying questions

to others during

discussions

Has difficulty

respectfully listening

and discussing, and

tends to dominate

discussions

Has great

difficulty listening,

argues with

teammates, and is

unwilling to consider

other opinions

Prevents group from

reaching answers

Collaboration

Made sure all

team members

contributed equally to

the finished project

Assisted team or

partner while

completing the work

Finished

individual task but

did not assist team or

partner while

completing the work

Contributed little

or nothing to the

team or partner while

completing the work

Name ___________________________________________ Period _____ How Much Effort? SCIENCE

ROBENSTINE

No one is born able to do everything. Everyone has the ability to learn our curriculum and to

make growth in science skills and abilities. Your success in math has nothing to do with

luck. It has everything to do with how much EFFORT you put into learning the content!

Here is a rubric for you to use to self-assess how much EFFORT you are putting into daily class

discussions and work.

Effort Rubric

4

I respectfully listen to the information that my teacher presents during class. I volunteer to answer

questions and participate in discussions. I work on each task that I am given until I am finished. I

push myself to continue working even when a problem is challenging or difficult to understand. I

view difficult questions as an opportunity to improve. I do not rush through assignments for the sake

of finishing them, but I think about each of the questions I am answering or tasks that I am

completing to make sure that what I turn in is my BEST work. I follow directions the first time

given. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage of any

retake opportunities.

3

I listen in class and complete the assignments that are given. I push myself when problems are

difficult or challenging to complete. I check over my work before I turn it in to make sure I have

done my best. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage

of any retake opportunities.

2

I put some effort into listening during class, but often choose to think about other things while my

teacher is talking. I put some effort into solving the problems or completing tasks, but I stop when a

problem becomes difficult, or I don’t understand what I am supposed to do. I just guess and write

down something so I don’t leave anything blank. I make some effort to collaborate with others, but

get easily distracted and off task. I rarely take advantage of retake opportunities.

1

I put very little effort into listening in class and often choose to focus my attention elsewhere. I put

very little effort into solving problems or completing tasks. I skip difficult problems and either leave

them blank or copy down someone else’s work. I do not work with others in my group. I do not

follow directions. I do not take advantage of retake opportunities.

0

I put no effort into my work. I do not even complete assignments.

My EFFORT Goal for this quarter:

• Last quarter my effort score was ________.

• This quarter, I hope to improve my effort score to _________.

How Do I Rate As a Team Member?

Team Work Rubric

Exemplary

(Outstanding)

Meeting

Expectations

Needs

Improvement Unacceptable

3 Points 2 Points 1 Point 0 Points

Attention and

Focus

Consistently

stays focused on the

task and what needs

to be done

Knows what needs to

be done, and does it

Does not need to be

reminded or told what

to do

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done most of

the time

Other group members

can count on this

person

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done some of

the time

Other group members

must sometimes

remind this person to

keep on task

Rarely focuses

on the task and what

needs to be done

Even when reminded

to keep on task, this

person doesn’t do it

Lets others do the

work

Participation

A true team

member who

contributes a lot of

effort

Encourages and

supports the effort of

others on the team

A strong team

member who

completes the

assigned tasks

Sometimes offers

ideas and suggestions

to the team

A satisfactory

team member who

does the assigned

tasks

Does own work, but

does not help team

Often works ahead

and doesn’t share

ideas

A poor team

member who

sometimes chooses

not to participate and

does not complete

assigned tasks

Respecting

Team

Members

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

questions to all

members of the team

during discussions

Helps direct the

group in reaching

answers

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

clarifying questions

to others during

discussions

Has difficulty

respectfully listening

and discussing, and

tends to dominate

discussions

Has great

difficulty listening,

argues with

teammates, and is

unwilling to consider

other opinions

Prevents group from

reaching answers

Collaboration

Made sure all

team members

contributed equally to

the finished project

Assisted team or

partner while

completing the work

Finished

individual task but

did not assist team or

partner while

completing the work

Contributed little

or nothing to the

team or partner while

completing the work

Name ___________________________________________ Period _____ How Much Effort? SCIENCE

ROBENSTINE

No one is born able to do everything. Everyone has the ability to learn our curriculum and to

make growth in science skills and abilities. Your success in math has nothing to do with

luck. It has everything to do with how much EFFORT you put into learning the content!

Here is a rubric for you to use to self-assess how much EFFORT you are putting into daily class

discussions and work.

Effort Rubric

4

I respectfully listen to the information that my teacher presents during class. I volunteer to answer

questions and participate in discussions. I work on each task that I am given until I am finished. I

push myself to continue working even when a problem is challenging or difficult to understand. I

view difficult questions as an opportunity to improve. I do not rush through assignments for the sake

of finishing them, but I think about each of the questions I am answering or tasks that I am

completing to make sure that what I turn in is my BEST work. I follow directions the first time

given. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage of any

retake opportunities.

3

I listen in class and complete the assignments that are given. I push myself when problems are

difficult or challenging to complete. I check over my work before I turn it in to make sure I have

done my best. I make an effort to collaborate with my classmates to complete labs. I take advantage

of any retake opportunities.

2

I put some effort into listening during class, but often choose to think about other things while my

teacher is talking. I put some effort into solving the problems or completing tasks, but I stop when a

problem becomes difficult, or I don’t understand what I am supposed to do. I just guess and write

down something so I don’t leave anything blank. I make some effort to collaborate with others, but

get easily distracted and off task. I rarely take advantage of retake opportunities.

1

I put very little effort into listening in class and often choose to focus my attention elsewhere. I put

very little effort into solving problems or completing tasks. I skip difficult problems and either leave

them blank or copy down someone else’s work. I do not work with others in my group. I do not

follow directions. I do not take advantage of retake opportunities.

0

I put no effort into my work. I do not even complete assignments.

My EFFORT Goal for this quarter:

• Last quarter my effort score was ________.

• This quarter, I hope to improve my effort score to _________.

How Do I Rate As a Team Member?

Team Work Rubric

Exemplary

(Outstanding)

Meeting

Expectations

Needs

Improvement Unacceptable

3 Points 2 Points 1 Point 0 Points

Attention and

Focus

Consistently

stays focused on the

task and what needs

to be done

Knows what needs to

be done, and does it

Does not need to be

reminded or told what

to do

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done most of

the time

Other group members

can count on this

person

Focuses on the

task and what needs

to be done some of

the time

Other group members

must sometimes

remind this person to

keep on task

Rarely focuses

on the task and what

needs to be done

Even when reminded

to keep on task, this

person doesn’t do it

Lets others do the

work

Participation

A true team

member who

contributes a lot of

effort

Encourages and

supports the effort of

others on the team

A strong team

member who

completes the

assigned tasks

Sometimes offers

ideas and suggestions

to the team

A satisfactory

team member who

does the assigned

tasks

Does own work, but

does not help team

Often works ahead

and doesn’t share

ideas

A poor team

member who

sometimes chooses

not to participate and

does not complete

assigned tasks

Respecting

Team

Members

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

questions to all

members of the team

during discussions

Helps direct the

group in reaching

answers

Respectfully

listens, interacts,

discusses and poses

clarifying questions

to others during

discussions

Has difficulty

respectfully listening

and discussing, and

tends to dominate

discussions

Has great

difficulty listening,

argues with

teammates, and is

unwilling to consider

other opinions

Prevents group from

reaching answers

Collaboration

Made sure all

team members

contributed equally to

the finished project

Assisted team or

partner while

completing the work

Finished

individual task but

did not assist team or

partner while

completing the work

Contributed little

or nothing to the

team or partner while

completing the work