Generalizing Rubric—Middle School

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Identifying Patterns

I identify patterns in groups of abstract and concrete objects and ideas.

I identify patterns in groups of concepts and ideas.

The patterns I find often are about unimportant features or only apply to a couple concepts.

The patterns I find often do not make sense.

Interpreting Patterns

I infer important and meaningful insights from the patterns I find.

I infer meaning from the patterns I find.

With help and direction, I can infer some meaning in the patterns I find.

I do not infer meaning in the patterns I find.

Using Patterns to Generalize

I use the insights I have gained from looking at patterns to develop broader, meaningful categories that apply to new concepts.

I use patterns to develop broader categories that apply to new concepts.

Sometimes, I use the patterns I identify to create broader categories that apply to new concepts.

I cannot create new categories from the patterns I identify.