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Listening

Pays attention without being distracted (i.e. knows what has been said, taken notes where relevant)

Pays attention most of the time. Hears instructions

and has notes.

Does not always pay attention (i.e. asks a question that has been asked or covered in depth)

Not paying attention (i.e. asks a question that is unnecessary)

Participation in whole class discussion

Answers a question or poses a question that moves the discussion forward

May be called on to participate but does have something thoughtful to add

Has to be called on to participate and does not make a meaningful contribution

Does not take any active part in discussions and exhibits little interest

Focus

Works on task and makes good use of class time in terms of using resources available.

Electronic devices enhance learning.

Mostly on task.  Distracted at times but comes back to task independently.

Has to be called back to task on several occasions.

Not on task. Has to be moved. Electronic device confiscated because it’s being used for games.

Respect

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Attitude

Does not interrupt and is very sensitive to others (i.e. uses supportive verbal and non-verbal language). In small groups fills role assigned and offers encouragement to others.

Rarely interrupts and is supportive of others (i.e. smiles or nods in agreement to a peer). In small groups, fills role assigned.

Sometimes interrupts, not supportive of whole class (i.e. easily distracted, rolls eyes, interrupts).  Has to be chivvied to fill role in small group.

Very distracting, behavior is not supportive of class (i.e. packs up or gets into other materials during discussion). Refuses to fulfill role, expects others to do it.