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Performance Rubric

 

Skill

Platinum

Gold

Silver

Assessment

Basic Skills

Communication
Speaking & Listening

Speaks clearly; uses proper grammar to communicate messages

Engages in appropriate conversations and discussions

Initiates conversations and can act as a mentor

Speaks clearly; uses proper grammar to communicate messages

Engages in appropriate conversations and discussions

Speaks clearly; occasionally uses slang or improper grammar to communicate messages

Engages in appropriate conversations and discussions

Observation

Portfolio Review

Technology

Effectively uses computer  in personal and professional situations

Independently navigates career based websites to support educational and job seeking efforts

Effectively uses computer to find information for personal situations

Navigates career based websites to support educational and job seeking efforts with limited guidance

Limited experience with computer

Navigates career based websites with on-going guidance and support

Class/Distance Learning Lessons

Portfolio Review

Mathematics

Demonstrates ability to use mathematical concepts to support and guide work in  the roles of employee, community member, and family member

TABE Level 6

Performs basic computations correctly and independently

 

 

TABE Level 5

Performs basic computations correctly after instruction and guided practice

 

TABE Level 4

Pre/Post: TABE

Class/ Distance Learning Lessons

Portfolio Review

Reading and Writing

Creates documents to convey information using multimedia technology

Reads and comprehends text with speed and accuracy

TABE Level 6

Creates, stores, and accesses documents by using word processing programs

Reads and comprehends text with speed and accuracy

TABE Level 5

Creates documents which include basic technology

Reads and comprehends text with speed and accuracy at

TABE Level 4

Class/Distance Learning Lessons

Pre/Post: TABE

Observation

Portfolio Review

Interpersonal Skills

Self Management

Highly motivated and persistent in accomplishing tasks

Exhibits keen insight on how to address personal and professional needs

Consistently exhibits solid work ethic

Takes initiative to accomplish a task

Exhibits positive feelings about self and abilities

Can be counted on by others to complete a task

Accomplishes a task with minimal guidance

Exhibits awareness of personal and professional needs

Demonstrates reliability when given direction

Observation

Student Reflections

Class/Distance
 Learning Lessons

Professional Relationships

 

 

 

 

Extends self to others in a warm and positive manner, respectful of others

Motivates and influences others in a positive manner, personally and professionally

Consistently adapts to change, responds appropriately to a situation

Demonstrates motivation for personal and professional development

Considerate of others, responds to the needs of others

Demonstrates willingness to grow personally and professionally

Observation

Student Reflections

Class/Distance
Learning Lessons

Professional Appearance

Exceeds appearance standard for specific employment situation

Well groomed, care for appearance is evident

Dresses appropriately for situation

Observation

Self Assessment

Negotiation

Seeks to solve conflict through negotiation as a way to avoid problems

Demonstrates ability to mediate conflict situations and reach reasonable compromise

Identifies common goals among different parties, seeks resolution

Deals well with people, listens attentively and evaluates a situation for possible compromise

Recognizes conflict situations

Works well in a team situation, contributes observations about a situation

Observation

Student Reflections

Class/Distance
Learning Lessons

Teamwork

 

 

 

Takes lead in group discussions, recognized as  a leader by others

Resolves differences for the benefit of the team, offers consistent solutions to problems

Contributes to group efforts, offers original thinking to situations

Supports resolutions created through teamwork, carries out tasks without guidance

Supports group initiatives

Supports group efforts, takes on a participatory role

Observation

Student Reflections

Class/Distance
Learning Lessons

Professional Demeanor

Encourage others through assertive communication and positive reinforcement

Patiently listens to others, willingness to be a team player

 

Relates well  to others

Observation

Self Assessment

Student Reflections