Rubrics for assessing small group work:
From Ellen Weber, Student
Assessment that Works (1999), page 130
| Listen:
We listened to each person's ideas each time we met. We used at least one idea from each person. We encouraged every participant to share. |
Yes No Yes No Yes No |
| Define
Responsibilities: We invited volunteers for each task. Every person chose a meaningful part. We took turns facilitating one another's input. |
Yes No Yes No Yes No |
| Value
Each Person's Gifts: We can describe each person's strengths in the group We can identify what each enjoys doing most We give encouragement where people show weakness. |
Yes No Yes No Yes No |
| Model
Excellence: All members had an opportunity to show their best work to the group. We encouraged all members to bring their very best work. We set goals together for excellence. |
Yes No Yes No Yes No |
| Promote
Humor: We laughed together. We did not laugh at one another's efforts. We worked together to enjoy our entire group. |
Yes No Yes No Yes No |
From Ellen Weber, Student Assessment that Works (1999), page 140
Rubric for Individual Participation in Group Work
| Conversation: I remained on topic, kept my voice low, and communicated well with each member of the group. I did not disturb other groups. | Yes No |
| Remaining on task: I stayed on the job and worked hard to stay on task. We set goals, and I tried to meet these goals. My contribution consisted of ideas and issues related to our topic. | Yes No |
| Responsibility: I showed responsibility for myself and others. I helped to achieve and did not hinder our group's goals. | Yes No |
| Cooperation: I worked with maturity, both independently and cooperatively. I did not require reminders to measure up to the guidelines our group set for cooperation. | Yes No |
| Evaluation: I would assign the following evaluation [1-4] to the final product and the process of my part in our group task. | 1 2 3 4 |
| Sharing: I shared resources, materials, ideas, tasks, and responsibility. I helped to divid the workload evenly and did my part to make our work process a cooperative one. | Yes No |
| Listening: I was a good listener and recognized that everyone in our group had something valuable to offer. I listened and can outline what each person contributed | Yes No |
From Paul Vermette, Engaging Minds in Important Work: Best Practice, Collaborative Learning, and Constructivism in the College Classroom (2002)
Student Name__________________________________________ Total Points _________________________________
A. Works toward the achievement of group goals. Points____________
____ 4 Consistently and actively helps identify group goals and works hard to meet them.
____ 3 Consistently communicates commitment to group goals and carries out assigned roles.
____ 2 Sporadically communicates commitment to group goals and carries out assigned roles.
____ 1 Rarely, if ever, communicates commitment to group goals or carries out assigned roles.B. Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills. Points____________
____ 4 Consistently and actively helps promote effective group interaction and expresses ideas.
____ 3 Consistently participates in group interaction without prompting and expresses ideas and opinions in ways that are sensitive to the feelings and knowledge base of others.
____ 2 Sporadically participates in group interaction without prompting and expresses ideas and opinions in ways that are sensitive to the feelings and knowledge base of others.
____ 1 Rarely, if ever, participates in group interaction without prompting or expresses ideas and opinions in ways that are sensitive to the feelings and knowledge base of others.C. Contributes to group maintenance. Points___________
____ 4 Consistently and actively helps the group identify changes or modifications necessary in group processes and works toward carrying out those changes.
____ 3 Consistently helps identify changes or modifications necessary in group processes and works toward carrying out those changes.
____ 2 Sporadically helps identify changes or modifications necessary in group processes and sometimes works toward carrying out those changes.
____ 1 Rarely, if ever, helps identify changes or modifications necessary in group processes and seldom works toward carrying out those changes.D. Effectively performs a variety of roles within a group. Points___________
____ 4 Demonstrates an ability to perform a wide range of roles within a group.
____ 3 Demonstrates an ability to perform different roles within a group.
____ 2 Demonstrates an ability to perform a restricted range of roles within a group.
____ 1 Does not demonstrate an ability to change roles within a group.