Classifications based on English language learners; Classifications through ability grouping/tracking; Classifications in academic programs based on gender; Classificatio
Choose one of the following groups:
- Classifications based on English language learners;
- Classifications through ability grouping/tracking;
- Classifications in academic programs based on gender;
- Classifications in sports programs based on gender; and
- Classifications to assign students to specific schools for racial balance.
Address the following for the group that you have chosen:
- Summarize the factual background on how the students are classified;
- Identify the legal issues presented by these classifications; and
- Describe what equal protection requires.
Equal Protection and Public Education Essay – Rubric
Summarize Factual Background 24 points
Criteria Description
Select one of the groups from the assignment description and summarize the factual background on how
these students are classified.
5. Target 24 points
Appropriate group is selected from assignment description. Summary expertly outlines how these students
are classified with detail and supporting resources.
4. Acceptable 20.88 points
Appropriate group is selected from assignment description. Summary adequately covers the classification
process of these students.
3. Approaching 18.96 points
Appropriate group is selected from assignment description. Summary is overly simplistic, and few details
are given.
2. Insufficient 17.76 points
Group selected is not listed in the assignment description. No summary provided on how these students
are classified.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Legal Issues 36 points
Criteria Description
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Identify the legal issues presented by these classifications
5. Target 36 points
Legal issues for selected group are thoroughly explained with specific examples and supporting resources.
4. Acceptable 31.32 points
Legal issues are adequately presented for selected group with examples.
3. Approaching 28.44 points
Legal issues are presented for selected group, but are vague and lacking in detail.
2. Insufficient 26.64 points
Legal issues presented have little or nothing to do with the topic selected.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Equal Protection Requirements 24 points
Criteria Description
Describe what equal protection requires.
5. Target 24 points
Description of what equal protection requires is comprehensive and uses supporting resources to expertly
explain the point.
4. Acceptable 20.88 points
Description of what equal protection requires is appropriate and uses supporting details and resources.
3. Approaching 18.96 points
Description of what equal protection requires is adequate, although vague and lacking in some detail.
2. Insufficient 17.76 points
Description of what equal protection requires is inaccurate.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
No description of what equal protection requires is present.
Thesis, Position, or Purpose 8.4 points
Criteria Description
Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.
5. Target 8.4 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is persuasively developed throughout and skillfully directed to a specific
audience.
4. Acceptable 7.31 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated throughout and clearly directed to a specific
audience.
3. Approaching 6.64 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is adequately developed. An awareness of the appropriate audience is
demonstrated.
2. Insufficient 6.22 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is discernable in most aspects but is occasionally weak or unclear. There is
limited awareness of the appropriate audience.
Development, Structure, Conclusion and 500-750-word count 9.6 points
Criteria Description
Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and evolves from development. Essay
meets 500-750-word count.
5. Target 9.6 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is coherently and cohesively advanced throughout. The progression of
ideas is coherent and unified. A convincing and unambiguous conclusion aligns to the development of the
purpose. Minimum word count is met.
4. Acceptable 8.35 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is logically advanced throughout. The progression of ideas is coherent and
unified. A clear and plausible conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose. Minimum word count
is met.
3. Approaching 7.58 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is advanced in most aspects. Ideas clearly build on each other. Conclusion
aligns to the development of the purpose. Minimum word count is met.
2. Insufficient 7.1 points
Limited advancement of thesis, position, or purpose is discernable. There are inconsistencies in
organization or the relationship of ideas. Conclusion is simplistic and not fully aligned to the development
of the purpose. Minimum word count is not met.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
No advancement of the thesis, position, or purpose is evident. Connections between paragraphs are
missing or inappropriate. No conclusion is offered. Minimum word count is not met.
Evidence 6 points
Criteria Description
Selects and integrates evidence to support and advance position/purpose; considers other perspectives.
5. Target 6 points
Comprehensive and compelling evidence is included. Multiple other perspectives are integrated
effectively.
4. Acceptable 5.22 points
Specific and appropriate evidence is included. Other perspectives are integrated.
3. Approaching 4.74 points
Relevant evidence that includes other perspectives is used.
2. Insufficient 4.44 points
Evidence is used but is insufficient or of limited relevance. Simplistic explanation or integration of other
perspectives is present.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Evidence to support the thesis, position, or purpose is absent. The writing relies entirely on the perspective
Mechanics of Writing 6 points
Criteria Description
Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence structure, etc.
5. Target 6 points
No mechanical errors are present. Skilled control of language choice and sentence structure are used
throughout.
4. Acceptable 5.22 points
Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence structure are used.
3. Approaching 4.74 points
Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally appropriate. Varied sentence
structure is attempted.
2. Insufficient 4.44 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language choice or sentence
structure are recurrent.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Format/Documentation 6 points
Criteria Description
Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level; documents sources using
citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., appropriate to assignment and discipline.
5. Target 6 points
No errors in formatting or documentation are present. Selectivity in the use of direct quotations and
synthesis of sources is demonstrated.
4. Acceptable 5.22 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.
3. Approaching 4.74 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious errors.
2. Insufficient 4.44 points
Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing. Frequent errors in documentation of
sources are evident.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
A i f i d d i f i id d Total 120 points
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