CCOT

Basic Core Competence

Points

Expanded Core Excellence

Points

1.1.Has acceptable thesis.1

2.

3.(addresses the global issues and

4.the time period(s) specified.)

5.

2. Addresses all parts of the question,2

though not necessarily evenly or thoroughly.

 

(addresses most parts of the question,(1)

for example, addresses

change but not continuity)

 

3.Substantiates thesis with2

appropriate historical evidence.

 

(partially substantiates thesis with(1)

appropriate historical evidence.)

 

4.Uses relevant world historical1

context effectively to explain

continuity and change over time.

 

5.Analyzes the process of continuity1

and change over time.

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 clear, analytical, and comprehensive thesis.

 

  • Analyzes all issues of question (as relevant):global context, chronology, causation, change, continuity, effects, content.

 

  • Provides ample historical evidence to substantiate thesis.

 

  • Provides links with relevant ideas, events, trends in an innovative way.

Subtotal7

Subtotal2

 

Total9