GRIT Rubric: Middle School Version

GRIT Rubric: Middle School Version Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Below Expectation Guts: Courageous, bold, and risk-taking Academics I am no...

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GRIT Rubric: Middle School Version Exceeds Expectations

Meets Expectations

Below Expectation

Guts: Courageous, bold, and risk-taking Academics

Leadership



I am not afraid to choose challenging topics.



I choose some challenging topics.



I am always looking to push myself harder.



I take new opportunities when offered.



I explore new and different opportunities.



I always want to do what is asked but not more.



I go above and beyond in school and do my best work possible.



My energy and enthusiasm rub off on others.



I am interested and enthusiastic about participating.



I choose only the easiest or accessible topics in order to complete the assignment.



I usually avoid new opportunities.



I pause or do not participate; I don't like taking risks.



I am unwilling to accept support with challenges.



I don't want to reflect on strengths and weaknesses and don't want to try new ways to improve.



I don't offer support to others when they are struggling or challenged.

Resilience: Tough, reflective, and persistent Academics

Leadership



I actively look for resources and support to get through challenging assignments. (I ask for help!)





I reflect on and understand my own strengths and weaknesses. I look for ways to improve them.



With my teacher's help, I can reflect on my strengths and weaknesses, but don't know how to do this on my own.



I encourage others to see the positive in their challenges. I help them reflect.



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





Leadership



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.



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.



I usually accept responsibility for my actions & shortcomings, and am usually open to feedback.



I sometimes encourage others to do their own best work. When I am told, I give peers honest feedback on their work.



I do not show academic honesty by lying, copying, or taking credit for work I didn't do myself.



I rarely accept responsibility for my actions & shortcomings, and am not really open to feedback.



I do not encourage others to do their own best work and don't like to give feedback to others.



I don't think about goals but focus on the day-to-day.



I focus primarily on shortterm goals, and I have a hard time setting and focusing on long-term goals



I get frustrated when progress is slow, and my goals change.



I often look for problems instead of solutions.

Tenacity: Determined, committed, and forward-thinking Academics

Leadership



I set challenging goals and always have a clear understanding of what is needed to meet them.



I understand that progress is more important than perfection, and I am able to see long-term goals as important as shortterm goals.



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.



I push others to meet their goals and look for solutions.



I set attainable goals and understand what is needed to meet them.



I recognize the importance of long-term goals as well as shortterm goals.



I actively try to stay on my path to my goal even when there are obstacles or things might take more time than expected.



I look for solutions.