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Rubrics for Social Studies
Rubric 5 Here are links to support using rubrics for Social Studies assessment.
Social Science Classroom Assessments and Performance Descriptors
From the Illinois State Board of Education
"Preparation in the skills of social science inquiry prepares the student to engage in rational decision-making as both an individual and as a citizen."
Illinois Social Science Assessment Framework for Grades 5, 8, and 11
From the Illinois State Board of Education
"While ISBE is not currently assessing Social Science many educators have requested copies of the frameworks for use in local school districts." "The Illinois Social Science Assessment Framework is designed to assist educators, test developers,
policy makers and the public by clearly defining those elements of the Illinois Learning Standards that are suitable for testing."
Illinois Standards Achievement Test Sample Social Science Materials
From the Illinois State Board of Education
From 2003 for Grades 4 and 7.
Rubric 4 Primary Listening / Speaking Rubric
From Springfield PSD 186
For use in the primary grades, these rubrics can be very helpful as students write and make oral presentations in Social Studies.
Rubric 6A Intermediate Listening / Speaking Rubric
From Springfield PSD 186
For use in the intermediate grades, these rubrics can be very helpful as students write and make oral presentations utilizing Social Studies content.


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