GRIT Rubric: Middle School Version Exceeds Expectations
Meets Expectations
Below Expectation
Guts: Courageous, bold, and risk-taking Academics
Leadership
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I am not afraid to choose challenging topics.
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I choose some challenging topics.
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I am always looking to push myself harder.
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I take new opportunities when offered.
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I explore new and different opportunities.
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I always want to do what is asked but not more.
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I go above and beyond in school and do my best work possible.
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My energy and enthusiasm rub off on others.
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I am interested and enthusiastic about participating.
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I choose only the easiest or accessible topics in order to complete the assignment.
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I usually avoid new opportunities.
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I pause or do not participate; I don't like taking risks.
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I am unwilling to accept support with challenges.
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I don't want to reflect on strengths and weaknesses and don't want to try new ways to improve.
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I don't offer support to others when they are struggling or challenged.
Resilience: Tough, reflective, and persistent Academics
Leadership
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I actively look for resources and support to get through challenging assignments. (I ask for help!)
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I reflect on and understand my own strengths and weaknesses. I look for ways to improve them.
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With my teacher's help, I can reflect on my strengths and weaknesses, but don't know how to do this on my own.
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I encourage others to see the positive in their challenges. I help them reflect.
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I encourage others not to give up when they feel challenged. I can be supportive to my peers.
I accept when others offer me resources and support when attempting a challenging assignment.
Exceeds Expectations
Meets Expectations
Below Expectation
Integrity: Honest, kind, and open Academics
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Leadership
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I model academic honesty for other students by actively avoiding of plagiarism (using someone else's work as my own) and help other students do the same. I always accept responsibility for my actions & shortcomings, and I'm open to feedback. I always encourage others to do their own best work and give honest feedback on their work without someone telling me to.
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I show an understanding of academic honesty (not using someone else's work as my own) by always completing my own work, telling the truth, and following citation guidelines when necessary.
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I usually accept responsibility for my actions & shortcomings, and am usually open to feedback.
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I sometimes encourage others to do their own best work. When I am told, I give peers honest feedback on their work.
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I do not show academic honesty by lying, copying, or taking credit for work I didn't do myself.
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I rarely accept responsibility for my actions & shortcomings, and am not really open to feedback.
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I do not encourage others to do their own best work and don't like to give feedback to others.
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I don't think about goals but focus on the day-to-day.
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I focus primarily on shortterm goals, and I have a hard time setting and focusing on long-term goals
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I get frustrated when progress is slow, and my goals change.
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I often look for problems instead of solutions.
Tenacity: Determined, committed, and forward-thinking Academics
Leadership
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I set challenging goals and always have a clear understanding of what is needed to meet them.
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I understand that progress is more important than perfection, and I am able to see long-term goals as important as shortterm goals.
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I lead through example and stay on my path to my goal even when there are obstacles or things might take more time than expected.
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I push others to meet their goals and look for solutions.
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I set attainable goals and understand what is needed to meet them.
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I recognize the importance of long-term goals as well as shortterm goals.
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I actively try to stay on my path to my goal even when there are obstacles or things might take more time than expected.
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I look for solutions.