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| Component | Exceeds Standard (score 4-5) | Meets Standard (score 3) | Does Not Meet Standards (score 1-2) |
| 1. Definition of the Problem (1) | Describes the problem clearly, accurately, and completely, in terms of the need to: Cut $1 billion from the federal budget; reach a compromise between liberal and conservative views; present a plan at a town hall meeting | Describes the problem clearly and accurately in all significant aspects | Does not describe the problem clearly, accurately, and/or completely |
| 2. Review of Six Budget Categories and Suggested Cuts (3) | Describes each of the six categories clearly, accurately, and completely Describes clearly, accurately, and in detail the proposed budget cuts in each of the six categories Proposed cuts total at least $1 billion | Describes each of the six categories clearly and accurately in all significant aspects Describes clearly and accurately in all significant aspects the proposed budget cuts in each of the six categories Proposed cuts total at least $1 billion | Omits categories and/or does not describe them clearly, accurately, and/or completely Omits or does not clearly and accurately describe proposed budget cuts in one or more categories Proposed cuts are less than $1 billion |
| 3. Pie Chart of Proposed Budget (2) | Pie chart is accurate and includes all key information Pie chart is properly formatted and of professional quality (labeled; categories properly ordered by quantity; categories clear and distinct; neat; legible to audience; effective use of color and other design elements) | Pie chart is accurate but may omit some minor information Pie chart is properly formatted but may have some minor errors or otherwise be of only adequate quality | Pie chart is inaccurate and/or omits key information Pie chart is inaccurate and/or of poor quality (not legible, sloppy, little or no use of color or graphic design elements) |
| 4. Evidence Exemplifying Societal Impacts (4) | Includes 2 hyperlinks to articles which accurately exemplify how the cuts would impact people Includes 2 hyperlinks to “who” might pick up those programs. Sources directly exemplify societal impacts from budget cuts. “Why” each of these links exemplify the impact of cuts. All sources are properly formatted. | Includes 2 hyperlinks to articles which exemplify how the cuts would impact people 2 hyperlinks to “who” might pick up those programs. Sources exemplify societal impacts from budget cuts. “Why” each of these links exemplify the impact of cuts. All sources are properly formatted. | Includes 2 hyperlinks to articles which do not directly exemplify how the cuts would impact people 2 hyperlinks to “who” might pick up those programs. Sources do not exemplify societal impacts from budget cuts. “Why” each of these links exemplify the impact of cuts is missing. All sources are properly formatted. |
| 5. Suggestions for Who Could Be Responsible for Programs (2) | Describes the constituents that will be upset by the cuts. Suggests clearly and in detail the very plausible alternatives to federal responsibility (e.g., state or local government; business; families; churches and nonprofits, or no one) | Only mentions 1-2 constituents that would be upset by the cuts and loosely explains why. Suggests the very plausible alternatives to federal responsibility (e.g., state or local government; business; families; churches and nonprofits, or no one) | Makes no mention of constituents that would be upset by the cuts and loosely explains why. Omits or suggests unclear or implausible alternatives to federal government responsibility |
| 6. Analysis of Which Constituents Would Oppose or Support Cuts (3) | dentifies clearly and accurately most key constituent groups (e.g. older/younger voters; business; workers; military; families) that will likely support or oppose each proposed cut | Identifies clearly and accurately some key constituent groups that will likely support or oppose each proposed cut | Omits or identifies incorrectly the groups that will likely support or oppose each proposed cut |
| 7. Explanation of Compromises Between Liberal and Conservative Views (2) | Explains accurately and in detail how each of the recommended cuts would be perceived by liberals and conservatives, and how the proposed budget represents an equitable balance between liberal and conservative ideology; shows in-depth understanding of the reasoning and beliefs of both groups by referring to historical and ideological developments | Explains accurately how each of the recommended cuts would be perceived by liberals and conservatives, and how the proposed budget represents an acceptable balance between liberal and conservative ideology; shows a general understanding of the reasoning and beliefs of both groups | Explains unclearly and/or inaccurately how each of the recommended cuts would be perceived by liberals and conservatives, and how the proposed budget represents a balance between liberal and conservative ideology; does not show an understanding of the reasoning and beliefs of both groups |
| 8. Comments (3) | 2 Comments posted to another Focus Group's Budget Recommendations. 2 Comments posted in response to another individuals comments. | 1 Comments posted to another Focus Group's Budget Recommendations. 1 Comments posted in response to another individuals comments. | 0 Comments posted to another Focus Group's Budget Recommendations. 0 Comments posted in response to another individuals comments. |
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