Critical Thinking Rubrics
Descriptors
Students will be able to demonstrate their analytical reasoning abilities to evaluate and synthesize information
Criteria
Identification and
interpretation of the main
ethical dilemma
Analyzing and evaluation of
evidence/ rationale
Application of ethical
principles and theories to solve
daily life problems
Synthesizing and taking
decisions
Exceeds Standards
(2)
Identifies critical points that are
typically overlooked/misinterpreted.
Provides compelling/relevant critique of
claims.
Explains and reconciles the contrary
points of view.
Creatively and appropriately applies the
principle or procedure in a practical
setting.
Insightfully/thoroughly explains how
the principle or procedure was applied.
Competently develops or creates an
outcome that is sound, logical,
outstanding; exceeds the basic objective
or purpose.
Meets Standards
(1)
Appropriately identifies and
describes the main points but
cannot explain the related critical
points that are typically overlooked
Accurately describes the relevance
of points.
Correctly and logically details and
defends own point of view but
cannot reconcile contrary points of
view.
Adequately applies the principle or
procedure as assigned.
Provides inadequate detail in
explaining an example or
illustration of a concept or principle
Follows directions or standard
procedures to produce an
acceptable outcome; produces a
reasonable copy or replication;
meets basic objective or purpose
Does Not Meet Standards
(0)
Cannot identify the main ethical
dilemma
Incorrectly describes the
importance of relationships
among facts.
Does not clearly/correctly
express detailed view point(s):
Fails to provide adequate
rationale.
Gives wrong explanation of the
ethical theories and fails to relate
them with real problems
Does not produce an outcome
that is accurate, usable,
functional or acceptable; fails to
meet objective or purpose with
the outcome.