Scoring Class Participation

6

Outstanding Contributor

A student receiving a 6:

1.  comes to class prepared;

2.  contributes readily in conversations, without dominating them;

3.  is always an active group/class participant;

4.  always listens attentively;

5.  uses Spanish frequently and whenever possible;

6.  shows interest in and respect for others’ views;

7.  demonstrates ongoing very active involvement.

5

Good Contributor

A student receiving a 5 fulfills all of the criteria for a student earning a 6 except:

1.  this student’s contributions are less developed or cogent than those of a 6;

2.  or this student uses Spanish less frequently in class.

Nevertheless, his/her contributions help advance the class conversation and show a consistent ongoing involvement in class.

4

Adequate Contributor

A student receiving a 4

1.  comes to class prepared,

2.  shows interest in the discussion, listens attentively, and takes notes.

3.  but, does not voluntarily contribute to discussions;

4.  or, gives only minimal answers when called upon;

5.  or, makes less effort to use Spanish in class.

This type of student may be shy or introverted and demonstrates sporadic involvement. One may choose to give such this student a 5 if s/he participates fully in small group discussions or if s/he makes progress in overcoming shyness as the course progresses.

3

Adequate Contributor

A student receiving a 3 fulfills all of the criteria for a student earning a 4-to-6 score, except:

1.  this student may talk too much;

2.  may make little attempt to use Spanish in class;

2.  may make rambling or tangential contributions;

3.  interrupts the instructor with digressive questions;

4.  bluffs his/her way when unprepared;

5.  or otherwise dominates discussions, not acknowledging cues of annoyance from the instructor or other students.

2-1

Unsatisfactory Contributor

Students in this range often seem on the margins of the class and may have a negative effect on the participation of others. Students receiving a 2 often don’t participate because they haven’t read the material or done the homework. Students receiving a 1 may be actually disruptive, radiating negative energy via hostile or bored body language, or be overtly rude.  These students demonstrate very infrequent involvement in discussion and tend not to speak in Spanish often.