Rubric Category	5=Excellent	4=Very Good	3=Satisfactory	2=Somewhat Unsatisfactory	1=Unsatisfactory
Participation, Interest and Openness	Student shows initiative by volunteering to participate in the discussion without being asked. Asks questions, answers questions and/or makes comments that contribute positively to the class discussion and that demonstrate an interest or curiosity about the topic.	Student asks or answers one or more questions and makes a positive contribution to the discussion.	Student answers a question if called upon. Answers are appropriate to the question, even if brief.	Student does not answer questions even if called upon or asks and answers questions in a way that detracts from class discussion.	The student`s comments and questions are disruptive to class discussion, off-topic, or excessively negative.
Professionalism and Shop Safety	Student follows instructions about use of materials, tools and equipment. Student exhibits a high level of professional behavior, including sharing materials as needed, assisting others if needed, and helping to clean up the workspace after the work is done.	Student follows instructions about use of materials, tools and equipment. When asked, student shares; assists others with use of materials, tools and equipment; and/or helps with clean-up.	Student follows instructions about use of materials, tools and equipment.	Student needed prompting in order to follow instructions about use of materials, tools and equipment. Or student was not following safety guidelines or professional expectations.	Student did not follow safety guidelines or professional expectations. Student`s actions raised concerns about classroom safety or about the safety or comfort of others.
Written or Hands-on Assignments	Student completes writing, drawing or hands-on assignments with an excellent quality of work, as appropriate for a new beginner. Student demonstrates interest in the topic by trying something new, spending time on the project, and/or paying attention to details.	Student completes writing, drawing or hands-on assignments with a good quality of work, as appropriate for a new beginner.	Student completes writing, drawing or hands-on assignments with an acceptable quality of work, even if brief.	Student submits assignment but it is incomplete or below acceptable quality. Or student appears to work on assignment but does not submit the work to the teacher.	Student does not do assigned work.

Note: If a category is not applicable, or the student was absent you can leave the entry blank (or zero). Or if it is just 'unknown' a blank (or zero) is also fine. Note that blanks/zeros don't increase or lower the final score. The exploratory scores are based on the average daily scores for the actual 1-5 ratings plus points for completion of the reflection journal.