Collaboration Rubric—Elementary

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Contribution

I always contribute actively to the group by participating in discussions. I accept and performing all of my required tasks. I help the group set goals and direct the group in meeting our goals.

I contribute to the group by participating in discussions, completing my assigned tasks, and helping to set and meet our goals.

I sometimes need encouragement to complete my assigned tasks. I need help to set and meet our goals.

I choose not to participate. I do not complete my assigned tasks, I get in the way of goal setting, and I keep the group from meeting goals.

Cooperation

I share many ideas and contribute information appropriate for the topic, and I encourage other members to share their ideas.

I share ideas when encouraged, and I allow all members to share.

I share ideas occasionally when encouraged, and I allow sharing by most group members.

I do not like to share my ideas, so I do not contribute to group discussions. I often interrupt others when they are sharing.

Active Listening within Group

I balance my listening and speaking. I am always concerned about other people’s feelings and ideas.

I can listen to others. I show sensitivity to other people’s feelings and ideas.

Sometimes, I listen to others. Sometimes, I consider other people’s feelings and ideas.

I do not listen to others.

I am sometimes inconsiderate of other people’s feelings and ideas.

Metacognition

I ask the group to consider how well we are working together. I help the group work together better.

I consider how well we are working together. I participate in the changes needed to help the group work better together.

Sometimes, I help the group work together. I try not to hold back the group’s efforts.

I discourage my group members from thinking about how well we are working together. I sometimes get us off task.

Problem Solving

I work actively with the group to solve problems. I help the group make fair decisions.

I offer suggestions to solve problems. I help the group make decisions.

Sometimes, I offer suggestions to solve problems. Sometimes, I help the group make decisions.

I choose not to participate in solving problems or making decisions. I sometimes cause problems for the group.