Rubric

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Sections 1 and 2
Sections 1 and 2
Criteria Ratings Pts
Section 1: Defining the Topic
threshold: pts
5 pts Excellent Presentation of the definition demonstrates a strong understanding of the topic that is based clearly on scholarly information and is explained with direct connection to the area of childhood movement experiences.
4 pts Very Good Presentation of the definition demonstrates a good understanding of the topic with some evidence of scholarly information and/or connection to the area of childhood movement experiences.
3 pts Developing Presentation of the definition reads largely as opinion-based and/or demonstrates limited connection to the area of childhood movement experiences, (the reader must largely infer the scholarly merit of the definition or connection to childhood movement experiences).
2 pts Approaching Minimal Standard Some understanding is reflected in the definition; however, the definition is off topic or does not connect to the area of children and movement experiences.
1 pts Requires Substantial Improvement Presentation of definition lacks understanding of the topic and/or is incorrect as it relates to movement.
0 pts No Submission
pts
5 pts
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Section 1: Explaining the Topic
threshold: pts
10 pts Outstanding Presentation of the importance of the explanation demonstrates a strong understanding of the topic that is based clearly on scholarly and/or reputable information and is explained with direct connection to the area of childhood movement experiences.
8 pts Very Good Presentation of the importance of the topic demonstrates a good understanding of the topic with some evidence of scholarly and/or reputable information and connection to the area of childhood movement experiences.
6 pts Developing Presentation of the importance of the topic is largely opinion-based and/or demonstrates limited connection to the area of childhood movement experiences, wherein the reader must largely infer the scholarly merit of the explanation or connection to childhood movement experiences.
4 pts Approaching Some understanding is reflected in the explanation of topic importance; however, the explanation is off topic/irrelevant, and/or does not connect to the area of children and movement experiences.
2 pts Requires Substantial Improvement The explanation of topic importance lacks understanding of the topic and/or is incorrect as it relates to movement.
0 pts No Marks No explanation of topic.
pts
10 pts
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Section 2: Topic Role
threshold: pts
10 pts Outstanding Presentation of the role the topic plays for child development and/or movement proficiency demonstrates a strong understanding of the topic, which is based clearly on scholarly and/or reputable information and is explained with direct connection to childhood development and motor behaviour.
8 pts Very Good Presentation of the role the topic plays for child development and/or movement proficiency demonstrates a good understanding of the topic with some evidence of scholarly and/or reputable information and connection to child development and motor behaviour.
6 pts Developing Presentation of the role the topic plays for child development and/or movement proficiency is largely opinion-based and/or demonstrates limited connection to the development of children or motor skill acquisition, wherein the reader must largely infer the scholarly merit of the explanation or connection to childhood movement behaviour.
4 pts Approaching Some understanding is reflected in the presentation of the role of the topic for child development and/or movement proficiency; however, the explanation is off topic/irrelevant, and/or does not connect to the area of child development and motor behaviour.
2 pts Requires Substantial Improvement Presentation of the role the topic plays for child development and/or movement proficiency lacks understanding of the topic or individual constraints of children and/or is incorrect as it relates to movement.
0 pts No Marks The work does not include any information on the role of the topic for child development or movement proficiency.
pts
10 pts
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Section 2: Identifying Contemporary Issues
threshold: pts
10 pts Outstanding Presentation of contemporary issues for the topic demonstrates a strong understanding of the topic, which is based clearly on scholarly and/or reputable information and is explained with direct connection to childhood movement experiences.
8 pts Very Good Presentation of contemporary issues for the topic demonstrates a good understanding of the topic with some evidence of scholarly and/or reputable information and connection to childhood movement experiences.
6 pts Developing Presentation of contemporary issues for the topic are largely opinion-based and/or demonstrates limited connection to childhood movement experiences, and the reader must largely infer the scholarly merit of the explanation or connection to movement behaviour.
4 pts Approaching Some understanding is reflected in the presentation of contemporary issues for the topic; however, some parts of the explanation are off topic/irrelevant, and/or does not connect to the area of childhood movement experiences.
2 pts Requires Substantial Improvement Presentation of the contemporary issues for the topic lacks understanding of the topic and/or is translated incorrectly as it relates to childhood movement experiences.
0 pts No Marks No contemporary issues are identified for the topic.
pts
10 pts
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Section2: Impact of Contemporary Issues
threshold: pts
5 pts Outstanding Discussion of the impact of identified contemporary issues demonstrates a strong understanding of the topic that is based clearly on scholarly information and is explained with direct connection to the area of childhood movement experiences.
4 pts Very Good Discussion of the impact of identified contemporary issues demonstrates a good understanding of the topic with some evidence of scholarly information and/or connection to the area of childhood movement experiences.
3 pts Developing Discussion of the impact of identified contemporary issues is largely opinion-based and/or demonstrates limited connection to the area of childhood movement experiences (the reader must largely infer the scholarly merit of the definition or connection to childhood movement experiences).
2 pts Approaching Some understanding of the impact of identified contemporary issues is presented; however, some discussion is off topic or does not connect to the area of children and movement experiences.
1 pts Requires Substantial Improvement Impact of contemporary issues lack understanding of the topic and/or is translated incorrectly as it relates to movement.
0 pts No Marks Impact of identified contemporary issues is not discussed.
pts
5 pts
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