CC

Basic Core Competence

           Points

Expanded Core Excellence

                          point

 1. Has acceptable thesis.                         1

 

     (Addresses comparison of the

     issues or themes specified)

 

2. Addresses all parts of the                   2

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                    2

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 for         1

a similarity or difference

identified in a direct

comparison.

 

Expands beyond basic core of 1-7                          0-2

points.  The basic core of 7

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.

Subtotal                                                                  7

Subtotal                                                                2

 

  Total             9