Class Discussion Rubric using Bloom’s Taxonomy

Performance Level	Pts	Behavior/ Performance
Superior [Bloom 4-6: Analysis, Synthesis, Evaluation]	5	Critical contribution: Asks provocative questions that extend discussion beyond the Thought Question and/or makes insightful, critical (evaluative) comments. Contributes new information and/or insights and identifies the source.
Good [Bloom 2-3*: Comprehensive, Application]	4	Exhibits Good Insights into and/or Understanding of the Thought Question. Comments extend beyond 3 but less than 5
Average [Bloom 1*: Knowledge]	3	Informational: Asks points of information, issues of clarification related to the Thought Question
Below average	2	Speaks, but comment or question does not expand class understanding of the issues.
Present	1	Attends but does not speak
Absent	0	Did not attend discussion

Source: http://social.chass.ncsu.edu/slatta/RUBRICS/rub4.htm