A student receiving a 6 comes to class prepared; contributes readily to the conversation but doesn’t dominate it: makes thoughtful contributions that advance the conversation; shows interest in and respect for others’ views; participates actively.

Comes to class prepared and makes thoughtful comments when called upon, contributes occasionally without prompting: shows interest in and respect for others’ views. A 5 score may also be appropriate to an active participant whose contributions are less developed or cogent than those of a 6 but still advance the conversation.

Two types of students occur in this range.

1.  The first type of student is one who participates in discussion, but in a way that is not fully productive. Such students may dominate the discussion, make rambling or tangential contributions, interrupt the discussion with digressive questions, or bluff their way when unprepared.

 

2.  The other type of student comes to class prepared, but does not voluntarily contribute to discussions or makes only minimal comments when drawn into the discussion. Despite this, these students generally show interest in the discussion and listen attentively.

Students in this range often seem on the margins of the class and may
have a negative effect on the participation of others. Students receiving a 2 often don’t participate because they haven’t read the material or done the homework. Students receiving a 1 may be actually disruptive,
radiating negative energy via hostile or bored body language, or be overtly rude.

My expectation is that no students will receive this rating in FS520.

Students receiving a 0 are not attending class. If one does not attend, one can not participate.