Learning Log Rubric—Middle School

Created Feb. 7, 2024 by Clarity Innovations

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Data Records
I neatly, thoroughly, and accurately record a variety of kinds of data in appropriate formats, such as charts, lists, outlines, and diagrams, so that it can be easily analyzed and interpreted.	I neatly, thoroughly, and accurately record data in different formats.	I record data, but sometimes it is not neat, thorough, or accurate.	My records of data are often careless, incomplete, and inaccurate.
Notes
When I read about something or listen to information that is presented, I synthesize what I am learning with what I already know. I record my notes in my own words in ways that differentiate between main ideas and supporting details and that show the relationships among topics and ideas.	When I read about something or listen to information that is presented, I synthesize what I am learning with what I already know and record my notes in my own words, showing the difference between main ideas and supporting details.	When I read about something or listen to information that is presented, I try to synthesize what I am learning with what I already know and take notes in my own words, but sometimes I just write down exactly what I hear or read without thinking about it.	I usually take notes by copying exactly what I hear or read.
Critical Thinking
I analyze my notes to make connections and predictions, draw conclusions, and ask questions in my learning log.	I use my notes to make connections and predictions and ask questions in my learning log.	Sometimes I use my notes to make connections and ask questions in my learning log.	I rarely use my notes to make connections or ask questions in my learning log.
Representation
When it is appropriate, I use different graphic organizers to help me understand concepts and systems of concepts in my learning log.	When it is appropriate, I use a graphic organizer to help me understand concepts and their relationships in my learning log.	With guidance, I use graphic organizers to help me understand what I am learning	I rarely use graphic organizers to help me understand concepts and their relationships in my learning log.
Reflection
I analyze my learning log to identify concrete knowledge and conceptual understanding I have learned and areas in which I need to improve.	I analyze my learning log to describe what I have learned and where I need to improve.	With help, I analyze my learning log describe what I have learned and where I need to improve.	I rarely use my learning log to describe what I have learned and where I need to improve.
Appearance
My learning log is neat and written so that I and others can understand it.	My learning log is fairly neat and written so that I and others can understand it.	My learning log is rather messy, and I sometimes have trouble finding or reading information.	My learning log is messy and confusing.