EDUC 872 Curriculum Design Project Assignment Instructions The candidate will design a unit of instruction that follows the Understanding by Design (UbD) template which incorporates the three stages o

EDUC 872

Curriculum Design Project Grading Rubric

Criteria	Levels of Achievement
Content	Advanced	Proficient	Developing	Not present
Stage 1: Desired Results	24 to 25 points The stage follows the UbD template and includes a cohesive and well-developed unit title, established goals, KUD objectives, and essential questions. The stage includes the context in which the UbD template will be used and provides a strong basis for which the remaining stages will be developed. The stage is feasible and appropriate for the context in which it was designed.	22 to 23 points The stage primarily follows the UbD template and mostly includes a unit title, established goals, KUD objectives, and essential questions. The stage includes the context in which the UbD template will be used and provides the basis for which the remaining stages will be developed. The stage is feasible and appropriate for the context in which it was designed.	1 to 21 points The stage does not follow the UbD template and/or is missing a unit title, established goals, KUD objectives, and essential questions. The stage does not include the context in which the UbD template will be used or does not provide the basis for which the remaining stages will be developed. The stage is not feasible and/or appropriate for the context in which it was designed.	0 points
Stage 2: Assessment Evidence	47 to 50 points The stage follows the UbD template and includes cohesive and well-developed performance tasks and assessments, key criteria, and other evidence. The stage includes assessment evidences that offer real-world application, showcase candidate understanding, and are aligned with state or professional standards.	44 to 46 points The stage primarily follows the UbD template and mostly includes cohesive and well-developed performance tasks and assessments, key criteria, and other evidence. The stage includes some assessment evidences that offer real-world application, showcase candidate understanding, and/or are aligned with state or professional standards.	1 to 43 points The stage does not follow the UbD template and/or is missing performance tasks and assessments, key criteria, and other evidence. The stage does not include some assessment evidences that offer real-world application, showcase candidate understanding, and/or are aligned with state or professional standards.	0 points
Stage 3: Learning Plan	47 to 50 points The stage follows the UbD template and includes a cohesive and well-developed summary of learning activities. This stage provides a learning plan that meets the learning objectives, includes a list of resources, and provides lesson plan direction. The stage describes why students are learning materials or completing tasks as a result of instruction.	44 to 46 points The stage primarily follows the UbD template and mostly includes a cohesive and well-developed summary of learning activities. This stage provides a learning plan that meets some of the learning objectives, includes a list of resources, and/or provides lesson plan direction. The stage discussed why students are learning materials or completing tasks as a result of instruction.	1 to 43 points The stage does not follow the UbD template and/or is missing a cohesive and well-developed summary of learning activities. This stage does not provide a learning plan that meets some of the learning objectives, includes a list of resources, and/or provides lesson plan direction. The stage does not discuss why students are learning materials or completing tasks as a result of instruction.	0 points
Instructions and Rubrics	47 to 50 points A minimum of 3 assignment instructions and corresponding grading rubrics or assessments are included that align with learning activities discussed in Stage 3.	44 to 46 points A minimum of 2 assignment instructions and corresponding grading rubrics or assessments are included that align with learning activities discussed in Stage 3.	1 to 43 points A minimum of 1 assignment instruction and corresponding grading rubric or assessment are included that align with learning activities discussed in Stage 3.	0 points
Structure	Advanced	Proficient	Developing	Not present
Writing Style	28 to 30 points The template is well-developed with clear sentences and supporting sentences; thorough editing is evident through the use of precise language and sentence structure; overall, the assignment is appropriate for a graduate writing level.	26 to 27 points The template is developed with clear sentences and supporting sentences; thorough editing is evident through the use of precise language and sentence structure; overall, the assignment is appropriate for a graduate writing level.	1 to 25 points The template is not developed with sentences and supporting sentences; editing is not evident through the use of precise language and sentence structure; overall, areas of the assignment lack appropriate for a graduate writing level.	0 points
Format and Mechanics	24 to 25 points The UbD template is followed. The assignment is single-spaced with consistent third person perspective is used throughout. The assignment is free of grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation errors.	22 to 23 points Most of the UbD template is followed. The assignment is single-spaced with consistent third person perspective is used throughout. The assignment has more than one grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation errors.	1 to 21points The UbD template is not followed. The assignment is not single-spaced with some third person perspective is used throughout the paper. The paper has multiple grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation errors.	0 points
Page Count	19 to 20 points The completed UbD template is a minimum of 6-pages, not including instructions and rubrics.	17 to 18 points The completed UbD template is a minimum of 5-pages, not including instructions and rubrics.	1 to 16 points The UbD template is a minimum of 1–4-pages, not including instructions and rubrics.	0 points

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