PATTERN OF INHERITANCE GRADING RUBRIC

Names of Group Members:

Genetic Disorder

Assessment Findings (Recognizing Cues):

Below Standards

Marginal

Exceeds Standards

Explains the genetic disorder and illustrates a 3-generation pattern of inheritance according to Mendel’s law. Illustration differentiates between the various patterns of inheritance:

· autosomal dominant (AD)

· autosomal recessive (AR)

· X-linked dominant

· X-linked recessive

Vague and confusing. Does not explain the genetic disorder. Does not connect and illustrate the disorder to Mendel’s pattern of inheritance concept.

Multiple (more than 5) mistakes in terminology and shows lack of understanding of the genetic disorder.

Thoughtfully organized. Includes pertinent information and demonstrates a good understanding of Mendel’s pattern of inheritance concept.

Minimal (no more than 2) mistakes in terminology.

Exceptionally organized.

Connects main concept to Mendel’s pattern of inheritance. characteristics.

No mistakes in terminology and shows complete understanding of all concepts.

Interpreting Assessment Findings (Analyze Cues) and Health Promotion (Generate Solutions):

0 points

Below Standard

0.5 points

Marginal

1 point

Exceeds Standards

Distinguishes the relevant assessment findings and explains how the assessment findings are characteristically linked to a concept and exemplar studied. Integrates the genetic disorder to the concept of health, wellness, and illness, and the social constructs to influence health promotion and healthy outcomes.

(Reflective Discussion Board)

Vague and confusing. Does not explain any of the pertinent assessment findings or describe how genetic disorder relates to a studied health condition. Does not illicit an understanding of interrelated concept.

Multiple mistakes in terminology and shows lack of understanding of many concepts.

Multiple errors in grammar and spelling. References are missing.

Thoughtfully organized. Explains most of the pertinent assessment findings and describes how the genetic disorder interrelates to discussed concept.

Easy to follow. Minimal mistakes in terminology.

Some error in grammar and spelling. Sources are cited in APA format.

Well organized.

Explains all the pertinent assessment finding and describes how the genetic disorder is interrelated to a learned health condition.

No mistakes in terminology and shows comprehensive understanding of all concepts.

Writing is free of errors in grammar and spelling. Sources are cited in APA format.

Total Points

/2 POINTS