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XLANDIA Rubric
| Component and Value | Exceeds Standard (score 4-5) | Meets Standard (score 3) | Does Not Meet Standards (score 1-2) |
| PARTI. Comparison of features of government and justification of recommendations for Xlandia: 1. Constitution - written vs. unwritten - federalist vs. unitary system - parliamentary vs. presidential system - how to protect rights - relationship of military 2. Executive Power - selection process - role 3. Legislative Power - bicameral vs. unicameral - selection process 4. Judicial Power - selection process - independence and judicial review 5. Citizen participation - political party system - elections and voting (10) | Includes a summary discussion of all of the features of government listed at left Discussion contains accurate information, clearly states reasons for choices in terms of what best fits the needs of Xlandia. Thoughtfully addresses the concerns of agricultural elites, proposing well-reasoned and/or creative (but plausible) solutions | Includes a summary discussion of all or most of the features of government listed at left Discussion contains accurate information, clearly states reasons for choices, and justifies choices in terms of what best fits the needs of Xlandia To some extent addresses the concerns of agricultural elites by proposing a reasonable solution | Omits a summary discussion of most or key features of government listed at left Discussion includes significant incorrect information, uses terms inappropriately, and/or does not explains how choices fir the needs of Xlandia Does not address the concerns of agricultural elites and/or proposes a solution that is vague or off-target |
| CON'T PART I: Explanations of Conditions that Keep Democracy Strong, and Advice on How to Develop Them: a. Strong Middle Class b. Classless Education System c. Understanding democratic principles d. Political consensus e. Growing economy f. Support from other nations g. Free press h. Professional military (4) | Addresses all of the conditions that support democracy and explains their importance Provides detailed advice for how to create and sustain conditions that support democracy. Offers detailed, thoughtful ideas about possible steps, the pace of change, and how to avoid the pitfalls other nations have experienced in build | Addresses most of the conditions that support democracy and explains their importance Provides general advice for how to create and sustain conditions that support democracy. Offers some ideas about possible steps, the pace of change, and how to avoid the pitfalls other nations have experienced in build | Omits explanation of all or most of the conditions that support democracy Does not provide advice for how to create and sustain conditions that support democracy or provides very limited off-target advice |
| PART II: Overall Quality of Work, Understanding of Content, Solution to the Problem, and Response to ARFX Committee (6) | Solution to the problem is consistent with the scenario as presented; shows an in-depth understanding of key facts about Xlandia and/or the situation Has not “made up” facts and/or altered the parameters of the problem Discussion is factually accurate and shows originality or thoughtfulness; shows independent thinking about what has been explained by the teacher or textbook Includes several accurate references to features of the governments of task force nations and their experience in transitioning to, building, and sustaining democracy Other features of government beyond what is required are recommended and explained accurately and thoughtfully Explanation reflects all or most aspects of the ARFX committee’s wants and needs (i.e., answers specific concerns of committee members, and clarifies terms and concepts since they are unfamiliar with democracy) | Solution to the problem is generally consistent with the scenario as presented; shows a basic understanding of key facts about Xlandia and/or the situation Has not “made up” facts and/or altered the parameters of the problem Discussion is factually accurate but may lack originality or thoughtfulness; may have some of the flavor of “repeating back” what has been explained by the teacher or textbook Includes some accurate references to features of the governments of task force nations and their experience in transitioning to, building, and sustaining democracy Other features of government beyond what is required may or may not be recommended, but if so are explained accurately Explanation generally reflects the ARFX committee’s wants and needs | Solution to the problem is not consistent with the scenario as presented; misunderstands or does not address most key facts about Xlandia and/or the situation May have “made up” facts and/or altered the parameters of the problem Discussion is significantly factually inaccurate and simplistic; has the flavor of “repeating back” what has been explained by the teacher or textbook Does not include references to features of governments or experiences of task force nations OR includes inaccurate, only a few, or vague references Other features of government beyond what is required are not recommended and/or are not explained accurately Explanation does not reflect the ARFX committee’s wants and needs |
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