Rubric for Content Constructed Response Items
Score Point 4
The response demonstrates comprehensive understanding of the content, question, and/or problem. The response is insightful and completely integrates knowledge to thoroughly answer the question.
- Addresses all aspects of the question. Both bullets are answered with details.
- Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of United States history. Minimal misconceptions do not interfere with understanding.
- When appropriate, applies evidence correctly from the stimulus to support response.
Score Point 3
The response shows adequate understanding of the content, question, and/or problem. The response is satisfactory and integrates knowledge to answer the question.
- Addresses most aspects of the question. Both bullets are answered, although one may be less developed than the other.
- Demonstrates adequate knowledge of United States history. Minor misconceptions do not interfere with understanding.
- When appropriate, applies evidence from the stimulus to support response, although connection between evidence and response may be incomplete or slightly flawed.
Score Point 2
The response shows partial understanding of the content, question, and/or problem. The response is general, demonstrates incomplete knowledge, and partially answers the question.
- Addresses few aspects of the question. One bullet may be omitted or both may be inadequately developed.
- Demonstrates partial knowledge of United States history. Misconceptions interfere with understanding.
- When appropriate, applies little evidence from the stimulus or applies evidence poorly.
Score Point 1
The response shows minimal understanding of the content, question, and/or problem. The response is related to the question, but is inadequate.
- Minimally addresses the question.
- Demonstrates minimal knowledge of United States history. Significant misconceptions interfere with understanding.
- When appropriate, applies little to no evidence from the stimulus.
Score Point 0
The response is completely incorrect, irrelevant to the question, or too vague.
