CC Scoring

 

Basic Core Competence

 

 Points

Expanded Core Excellence

Points 

1. Has acceptable thesis.

 

(Addresses comparison of the issues or themes specified)

 

2. Addresses all parts of the question, though not necessarily evenly or thoroughly

 

(Addresses most parts of the(1)

question: for example, deals with

differences but not similarities.)

 

3. Substantiates thesis with 

appropriate historical evidence.

 

(Partially substantiates thesis(1)

with appropriate historical

evidence)

 

4. Makes at least one relevant,1

direct comparison between /

among societies.

 

5. Analyzes at least on reason for1

a similarity or difference

identified in a direct

comparison.

 

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2




(1)






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1

Expands beyond basic core of 1-70-2

points.The basic core of7

must be achieved before a student can earn expanded core points.

 

Examples:

  • Has a clear analytical,and comprehensive thesis.

 

  • Addresses all parts of the question thoroughly (as relevant): comparisons,chronology, causation, connections, themes, interactions, content.

 

  • Provides ample historical evidence to substantiate thesis.

 

  • Relates comparisons to larger global context.

 

  • Makes several direct comparisons consistently between or among societies.

 

  • Consistently analyzes the causes and effects of relevant similarities and differences.
 0–2

Subtotal

 7

Subtotal

 2

 

 

Total

 9