Generic Assessment Master g-2: Rubric: Research Report

Generic Assessment Master G-2: Rubric: Research Report

Generic Assessment Master G-3: Rubric: Case Analysis

Generic Assessment Master G-4: Checklist: Debate Evaluation

Generic Assessment Master G-5: Rubric: Visual Display

Generic Assessment Master G-6: Rubric: Letter to the Editor

Generic Assessment Master G-7: Rubric: Oral Presentation

Generic Assessment Master G-8: Rubric: Creating a Pamphlet

Generic Assessment Master G-9: Rubric: Assessing an Editorial

Generic Assessment Master G-10: Rubric: Case Presentation

Generic Assessment Master G-11: Rubric: Essay

Generic Assessment Master G-12: Rubric: Current Events Report

Generic Assessment Master G-13: Rubric: Interview

Generic Assessment Master G-14: Checklist: Creating a Brochure

Generic Assessment Master G-15: Rubric: Role Play

Generic Assessment Master G-16: Rubric: Mock Trial

Generic Assessment Master G-17: Rubric: Position Paper
Chapter Assessment Masters
Assessment Master I-1: Rubric: Creative Legal Theme Presentation
Assessment Master 1-1: Rubric: Survivor Island Legal Code

Assessment Master 1-2: Rubric: Analysis of an Aboriginal Nation’s Laws

Assessment Master 1-3: Rubric: Article on Laws That Appear to Discriminate

Assessment Master 1-4: Rubric: Applying Personal Ethics

Assessment Master 2-2: Rubric: Summaries of Private Law Situations in Print Media

Assessment Master 3-2: Rubric: Student Reflection on Town-Hall Meeting

Assessment Master 6-2: Checklist: Identifying Elements of a Crime

Assessment Master 7-2: Rubric: Choosing a Jury

Assessment Master 8-2: Rubric: Research on Forensic Science

Assessment Master 8-3: Checklist: Police Report

Assessment Master 9-1: Checklist: Impaired Driving Presentation

Assessment Master 10-2: Rubric: Defences and Amendments

Assessment Master 12-2: Checklist: How Some Aboriginal Communities Deal with Youth Crime

Assessment Master 14-2: Rubric: Liability In-service

Assessment Master 15-2: Rubric: Defamatory Cartoons

Assessment Master 16-2: Rubric: Job Description of a Mediator

Assessment Master 16-3: Rubric: Report Comparing Marriage Laws

Assessment Master 16-4: Rubric: Writing a Feature Article

Assessment Master 17-2: Rubric: Letter to a Member of Parliament on How Child Custody

Should Be Determined

Assessment Master 17-3: Rubric: Poster-Board Display on Problem of Non-Payment of Child Support

Assessment Master 18-2: Rubric: Contract Dispute—Contract Writer

Assessment Master 18-3: Rubric: Contract Dispute—Lawyer

Assessment Master 18-4: Checklist: Misrepresentation Role Play

Generic Assessment Master G-1

Checklist: Group Work

Group Members:

Date: Assessor:  Self  Peer  Teacher

Criteria__Assessment_____Name'>Criteria	Assessment
	Name:	Name:	Name:	Name:
• offers ideas, information, and expertise that the group can use	0 1 2 3 4	0 1 2 3 4	0 1 2 3 4	0 1 2 3 4
• shows an understanding of main ideas and supports information offered by others (e.g., by asking relevant questions)	0 1 2 3 4	0 1 2 3 4	0 1 2 3 4	0 1 2 3 4
• challenges and extends the ideas of others	0 1 2 3 4	0 1 2 3 4	0 1 2 3 4	0 1 2 3 4
• shows critical listening skills by making connections to ideas from group members and by evaluating implicit and explicit ideas (e.g., noting ambiguities or biases)	0 1 2 3 4	0 1 2 3 4	0 1 2 3 4	0 1 2 3 4
• shows sensitivity and respect for others, including those with diverse points of view	0 1 2 3 4	0 1 2 3 4	0 1 2 3 4	0 1 2 3 4
• facilitates group processes by working toward consensus, resolving conflicts, and accepting group decisions	0 1 2 3 4	0 1 2 3 4	0 1 2 3 4	0 1 2 3 4
• completes assigned tasks and fulfills roles as required	0 1 2 3 4	0 1 2 3 4	0 1 2 3 4	0 1 2 3 4

Suggestions for improvement:

Rubric: Research Report

Student: Date:

Assessor:  Self  Peer  Teacher

Criteria	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4
• understanding of the topic	 demonstrates limited knowledge and understanding of the topic	 demonstrates some knowledge and understanding of the topic	 demonstrates considerable knowledge and understanding of the topic	 demonstrates thorough knowledge and understanding of the topic
• formulation of questions	 formulates questions with limited relevance and depth	 formulates questions with some relevance and depth	 formulates questions with considerable relevance and depth	 effectively formulates relevant, insightful questions
• ethical use of sources	 makes limited use of credible sources	 makes some use of credible sources	 makes considerable use of credible sources	 makes highly effective use of credible sources
• analysis of the topic	 provides little explanation or analysis	 provides some explanation or analysis	 provides considerable explanation or analysis	 provides a thorough explanation or analysis
• use of supporting detail	 uses supporting detail with limited effectiveness	 uses supporting detail with some effectiveness	 uses supporting detail with considerable effectiveness	 uses supporting detail with a high degree of effectiveness
• development	 develops ideas with limited logic	 develops ideas with some logic	 develops ideas logically	 develops ideas with logic and insight
• making connections	 makes limited connections or generalizations	 makes some connections or generalizations	 makes useful connections or generalizations	 makes many insightful connections and generalizations
• clarity	 communicates with limited clarity	 communicates with some clarity	 communicates with considerable clarity	 communicates with a high degree of clarity

Rubric: Case Analysis

Student: Date:

Assessor:  Self  Peer  Teacher

Criteria	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4
• case details	 shows limited understanding of details related to the case	 shows some understanding of details related to the case	 shows considerable understanding of details related to the case	 shows a thorough understanding of details related to the case
• legal considerations of case (criteria for judgment)	 demonstrates limited understanding of legal considerations	 demonstrates some understanding of legal considerations	 demonstrates considerable understanding of legal considerations	 demonstrates a thorough understanding of legal considerations
• analysis	 analyzes various perspectives of the case with limited effectiveness	 analyzes various perspectives of the case with some effectiveness	 analyzes various perspectives of the case with considerable effectiveness	 analyzes various perspectives of the case thoroughly and effectively
• decision	 identifies the judge’s reasoning on the legal question with limited accuracy	 identifies the judge’s reasoning on the legal question with some accuracy	 identifies the judge’s reasoning on the legal question with considerable accuracy	 identifies the judge’s reasoning on the legal question with a high degree of accuracy
• legal terms and concepts	 applies legal terms and concepts with limited understanding	 applies legal terms and concepts with some understanding	 applies legal terms and concepts with understanding	 applies legal terms and concepts effectively
• legal, social, or historical significance	 makes few relevant connections to other similar situations	 makes some relevant connections to other similar situations	 makes several relevant connections to other similar situations	 makes many relevant and insightful connections to other similar situations

Checklist: Debate Evaluation

Group Members:

Date: Assessor:  Self  Peer  Teacher

Criteria	Assessment	Comments
• presents correct and relevant information	0 1 2 3 4
• states position clearly	0 1 2 3 4
• organizes and presents ideas logically	0 1 2 3 4
• sets out opening statement in a logical manner	0 1 2 3 4
• presents arguments and ideas in a convincing manner	0 1 2 3 4
• speaks in a clear voice and projects well	0 1 2 3 4
• makes eye contact with team and audience members	0 1 2 3 4
• links laws effectively to specific arguments	0 1 2 3 4
• adheres to rules of debate (e.g., timing, following moderator’s directions)	0 1 2 3 4
• participates co-operatively with other team members	0 1 2 3 4

Suggestions for improvement:

Rubric: Visual Display

Student: Date:

Assessor:  Self  Peer  Teacher

Criteria	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4
• clear explanation of the topic	 demonstrates limited understanding of the topic	 demonstrates some understanding of the topic	 demonstrates considerable understanding of the topic	 demonstrates a thorough understanding of the topic
• conveying a logical overall message or point of view	 selects and combines images and other material with limited logic and insight	 selects and combines images and other material with some logic and insight	 selects and combines images and other material with considerable logic and insight	 selects and combines images and other material with a high degree of logic and insight
• organization and appearance	 visual impact is limited	 visual impact contributes somewhat to the message	 visual impact enhances the message	 visual impact powerfully enhances the message
• ability to conduct research	 research is limited	 research is partially complete and appropriate	 research is complete and appropriate	 research is thorough and effective