Holistic Critical Thinking Scoring Rubric
Holistic Critical Thinking Scoring Rubric
Holistic Critical Thinking Scoring Rubric
4
Consistently does all or almost all of the following: Accurately interprets evidence,
statements, graphics, questions, etc. Identifies the salient arguments (reasons and
claims) pro and con. Thoughtfully analyzes and evaluates major alternative points of
view. Draws warranted, judicious, non-fallacious conclusions. Justifies key results
and procedures, explains assumptions and reasons. Fair-mindedly follows where
evidence and reasons lead.
3
Does most or many of the following: Accurately interprets evidence, statements,
graphics, questions, etc.Identifies relevant arguments (reasons and claims) pro and
con.Offers analyses and evaluations of obvious alternative points of view. Draws
warranted, non-fallacious conclusions. Justifies some results or procedures, explains
reasons. Fair-mindedly follows where evidence and reasons lead.
2
Does most or many of the following: Misinterprets evidence, statements, graphics,
questions, etc.Fails to identify strong, relevant counter-arguments. Ignores or
superficially evaluates obvious alternative points of view. Draws unwarranted or
fallacious conclusions. Justifies few results or procedures, seldom explains reasons.
Regardless of the evidence or reasons, maintains or defends views based on self-
interest or preconceptions.
1
Consistently does all or almost all of the following: Offers biased interpretations of
evidence, statements, graphics, questions, information, or the points of view of
others. Fails to identify or hastily dismisses strong, relevant counter-arguments.
Ignores or superficially evaluates obvious alternative points of view. Argues using
fallacious or irrelevant reasons, and unwarranted claims. Does not justify results or
procedures, nor explain reasons. Regardless of the evidence or reasons, maintains
or defends views based on self-interest or preconceptions. Exhibits close-
mindedness or hostility to reason.
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