PTS.

Description

10

Very attentive to the teacher and to other students. Focused on the lesson. Encouraging (or sets an example for) other students. Follows directions and sticks to the assignment during group or partner work. Always begins class assignments promptly.

8

Usually attentive to the teacher and to other students and focused on the lesson. Cooperative. Usually follows directions well and ready to begin class assignments when instructed. Usually sticks to the assignment during group or partner work. May occasionally need to be redirected (talking, etc.)

6

Occasionally inattentive or not focused on the lesson (whether daydreaming, talking, or joking). Occasionally late in starting class assignments. Not always sticking to the task. Sometimes needs to be redirected or prompted.

4

Often inattentive and possibly distracting others. Often not focused on the lesson whether daydreaming, talking, doing other work, or fooling around. Must often be redirected or prodded to begin class assignments. Must be reminded to open book or to be on the correct page. Often off-task during partner or group work.

2

starting an assignment at all. Usually off-task during group or partner work

PTS

Description

10

Always on time and prepared. (Book, workbook, notebook, pen or pencil). Misses little or no class time (locker, bathroom) and always makes sure to make up for any time missed (including music lessons or absences).

8

Almost always prepared and on time (1 or 2 lates). If late, usually begins work promptly. Misses little class time (locker, bathroom) and usually makes up for any time missed (including music lessons or absences).

6

Occasionally unprepared or late (2 or 3 times). If late or misses class time (locker, bathroom) may need to be prompted to begin work or reminded to make up work missed (including music lessons or absences).

4

Often comes to class late (3 or more times) or may often request to leave the room (possibly at inappropriate times) resulting in missing too much class time. Often comes to class without required materials, which may affect ability to participate. Little or no effort to make up for time missed (including music lessons or absences).

2

Usually late and/or unprepared. Frequently requests to leave the room (locker, bathroom) resulting in missed instruction time. May delay in returning to class or leave the room without permission. Makes no effort to make up for time missed.

PTS

Description

10

Participates actively in all activities. Tries to speak German as much as possible. Volunteers for class activities and responds as completely as possible. Contributes to class discussions and asks questions when clarification is needed.

8

Usually participates actively. Usually tries to speak German and often contributes to class discussions. Sometimes asks questions when clarification is needed.

6

Occasionally participates in areas of interest. Sometimes tries to speak German and occasionally contributes to class discussions. May occasionally ask questions when clarification is needed.

4

Seldom participates voluntarily. Rarely participates in class discussions and seldom speaks in German. May be reluctant to respond when called on. Usually gives minimal or one-word answers. Seldom or never asks questions.

2

Never participates voluntarily and may be unwilling to participate even when called on. Does not ask questions. Rarely responds in German: responds in English, or non-responsive.

PTS

Description

10

All homework turned in on time every day.

8

1 late assignment, but it is made up the next day.

6

2-3 late assignments, but they are made up the next day

4

1 assignment not made up by the next day.

2

2-3 late assignments not made up by the next day.

0

1 or more unexcused absences during the week and/or more than 3 assignments not made up by the next day