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Learning Log Rubric

Instructions: Refer to this rubric every time you write an entry in your learning log.


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Recording I neatly, thoroughly, and accurately record data in usable, appropriate formats, such as charts, lists, outlines, and diagrams.

When I read about a topic or listen to information that is presented, I take notes in my own words to show the difference between important information and supporting details. I include connections, predictions, and questions about the topic.
I record data in appropriate formats.

When I read about a topic or listen to information that is presented, I take notes in my own words to show the difference between important information and supporting details.
I try to record data accurately, but I sometimes choose a format that is not appropriate, and some of my data may be inaccurate.

When I read about a topic or listen to information that is presented, I try to take notes in my own words, but sometimes, I just copy what I read or hear exactly without showing what information is important.
I often do not record data accurately.

When I read about a topic or listen to information that is presented, I copy exactly what I read or hear without thinking about it at all.
Exploration I can explore many different ideas in my writing without worrying about which ones are good.

I accurately and completely describe my past, present, and future feelings about people and experiences.
I can explore different ideas in my writing.

I describe my feelings accurately.
With help, I can explore some ideas in my writing.

With help, I can describe my feelings.

I do not explore ideas in my writing.

I cannot describe my feelings.

Reflection

I write about what I am learning from an experience by explaining how the new learning connects to what I knew and believed before, how my thoughts have changed, what questions I still have, and what is important about what I have learned.

I thoroughly explain my working and thinking processes and analyze what went well and what I could do differently and better.

I write about what I am learning from my experiences.

I explain my working and thinking processes and write about how I could improve them.

I have difficulty writing about what I am learning from my experiences.
 
I describe my processes in vague language, and at times, I think about how I could improve them.

I do not write about what I am learning from my experiences.

I do not describe my processes or think about how I could improve them.

Goal Setting

I use my analysis of my own learning styles and understanding of the subject to set goals for future learning.

I use my learning log to check on how well I am progressing toward my goals and to change them if I need to.

I use my analysis of my past learning to set goals for the future.

I check to see how I am doing at achieving my learning goals.

Sometimes, I set goals for future learning.

Sometimes, I check on my goals, but sometimes, I forget all about them.

I hardly ever set learning goals for myself. I expect my teacher to set them for me.

When I set goals, I rarely check to see if I am making progress to achieve them.

Conventions I write so that I can read and understand what I have written, and if someone else is going to read my learning log, I follow the conventions so the audience can understand it. I usually write so that I and others can read and understand what I have written. I try to write so I and others can read what I have written, but sometimes, I cannot figure out what I was trying to say. I often cannot figure out what I was trying to say in my learning log.


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