GRIT Rubric: Middle School Version

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.