Class Participation Continuum Name
   
Mr. O’Leary Date
 

Courtesy

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Has rude, noisy behavior; consistently participates in side conversations, laughs when others are speaking; complains when disciplined.

Occasionally participates in side discussions; needs to be told to pay attention;

Is pleasant to others; is willing to compromise; pays attention to speakers; encourages others

helps others pay attention, praises and supports classmates, exhibits respect for others’ ideas

 

Preparation

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Seldom prepared for class; work is sloppy/filled with errors, meets few deadlines; avoids work; hitchhikes on the work of others Does not make up work that is missed/incomplete

Often unprepared for class; doesn’t accept fair share of group work; does the minimum and expects praise. Seldom makes up work that is missed/incomplete

Written work shows care and effort; meets deadlines; work consistently above the minimum requirements. Makes up work that is missed/incomplete

Written work is on time; work is consistently of high quality; does more than fair share of group work; independently seeks greater depth than required. Quickly makes up work that is missed/incomplete.

 

Participation

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Speaks while others are speaking; seldom offers constructive comments; refuses roles in groups; insults classmates; seeks attention without merit; often late to class

Participates in side discussions; offers few constructive comments; must be told things more than once; doesn’t pay attention during discussions; seeks to avoid work in small group.

Volunteers answers and opinions in discussions; seeks help when needed; waits turn to speak; accepts roles in small groups

Listens without interrupting; pays attention when any classmate speaks; speaks to entire class; embraces roles in small groups

 

Effort

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Does not do classwork or homework; papers show mistakes, errors and messiness; attention wanders during discussions; comes to class late without a note; always asks to leave class

Does only the minimum on classwork; doesn't work well with others; writing is sparse and minimal; papers show lack of care and attention; doesn't address the assignment; doesn't study for tests/quizzes

Does classwork on time; ; remembers tests and quizzes;

Papers show care and attention to details; gets to class on time; has admit slips and notes when absent or late.

Excels at classwork; Papers are neat, clean and unwrinkled; writing is extensive and developed; classwork meets given standards; studies for tests and quizzes; always gets to class on time.

 
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