SOCIAL STUDIES RUBRIC Level 4 - 100% This response shows understanding of the content, question, and/or problem. The response is insightful, integrates knowledge, and demonstrates powerful application. The application shows powerful evidence of higher order thinking skills. Concepts are accurate and well-supported. There are no misconceptions. The response is complete. Level 3 - 85% This response shows some understanding of the content, question, and/or problem. The response is complete and accurate. Appropriate application demonstrates evidence of higher order thinking skills. The application shows some evidence of higher order thinking skills. Concepts are accurate and supported. There are no interfering misconceptions. The response may not develop all parts equally. Level 2 - 65% This response shows knowledge of the content, question, and/or problem. The response is acceptable with some key ideas. The response shows little or no evidence of application. The response includes some basic ideas. The response provides little or no support. There are minimal misconceptions. Level 1 - 50% This response shows minimal knowledge of the content, question, and/or problem. The response is related to the question, but it is inadequate. The response includes incomplete or fragmented ideas or knowledge. There may be significant misconceptions. Level 0 - 0% The response is completely incorrect or irrelevant. There may be no response. Knowledge and Understanding indicate the degree to which the response reflects a grasp of the content, question, and/or problem presented in the stimulus. The response indicates mastery that progresses from knowledge to understanding.