Assessment Rubrics - Lesson 9 | Evolve AI Institute

1. Privacy Protection Action Plan Rubric

Purpose: This rubric assesses students' ability to create a specific, actionable plan for protecting their personal data and digital privacy.

Total Points: 20

Criteria	Excellent (4 Points)	Proficient (3 Points)	Developing (2 Points)	Beginning (1 Point)
Immediate Actions (Specific steps to take this week)	4 pts Lists 3+ specific, actionable steps with clear details about how and when they will be completed. Actions directly address identified privacy concerns from audit.	3 pts Lists 3 specific actions with some detail. Most actions are feasible and relevant to privacy protection.	2 pts Lists 2-3 actions but they are vague or lack specific implementation details. Relevance to privacy protection is unclear.	1 pt Lists fewer than 2 actions, or actions are extremely vague, unrealistic, or not related to privacy protection.
Ongoing Practices (Habits to develop this month)	4 pts Identifies realistic, sustainable privacy habits with explanation of how they will be maintained. Demonstrates understanding of long-term privacy management.	3 pts Identifies appropriate ongoing practices with some consideration of sustainability. Most practices are realistic.	2 pts Identifies practices but they may be unrealistic or unsustainable. Limited consideration of implementation challenges.	1 pt Practices are vague, unrealistic, or show minimal understanding of ongoing privacy management.
Family Communication (Privacy topic to discuss)	4 pts Identifies important family privacy topic with thoughtful explanation of why it matters and specific discussion points or questions to raise.	3 pts Identifies relevant family privacy topic with some explanation of its importance. Basic discussion approach outlined.	2 pts Identifies a topic but with limited explanation or consideration of family context. Discussion approach unclear.	1 pt Topic is vague or inappropriate, or no meaningful family communication strategy proposed.
Peer Education (Privacy tip to share)	4 pts Identifies clear, practical privacy tip that would be genuinely helpful to peers. Explains why this tip is important and how to implement it.	3 pts Identifies useful privacy tip for peers with adequate explanation. Tip is practical and age-appropriate.	2 pts Tip is too general or lacks clear implementation guidance. Limited consideration of peer context.	1 pt Tip is vague, impractical, or shows minimal understanding of privacy protection strategies.
Overall Quality (Presentation and completeness)	4 pts Action plan is thoroughly completed, well-organized, and demonstrates synthesis of lesson concepts. Shows personal reflection and commitment.	3 pts Action plan is complete and organized. Most sections demonstrate understanding of lesson concepts.	2 pts Action plan has some incomplete sections or lacks organization. Limited integration of lesson concepts.	1 pt Action plan is incomplete, disorganized, or shows minimal engagement with lesson concepts.

2. Privacy Scenario Written Response Rubric

Purpose: This rubric evaluates students' ability to analyze complex privacy scenarios, identify risks, consider legal frameworks, and propose appropriate actions.

Total Points: 20

Response Length: 1-2 paragraphs (150-300 words)

Criteria	Excellent (5 Points)	Proficient (4 Points)	Developing (3 Points)	Beginning (1-2 Points)
Data Collection Identification (Types and methods)	5 pts Accurately identifies multiple types of data collection (explicit, implicit, passive, inferred) present in scenario. Uses correct terminology from lesson.	4 pts Identifies main types of data collection with mostly correct terminology. May miss some subtle collection methods.	3 pts Identifies some data collection but with limited specificity or occasional errors in terminology.	1-2 pts Fails to identify data collection methods or shows significant misunderstanding of concepts.
Privacy Risk Analysis (Immediate and long-term concerns)	5 pts Demonstrates sophisticated analysis of both immediate and long-term privacy risks. Considers multiple stakeholders and potential consequences.	4 pts Identifies significant privacy risks with clear explanation. Considers both short and long-term implications.	3 pts Identifies obvious risks but analysis lacks depth. May focus only on immediate concerns.	1-2 pts Minimal or inaccurate risk analysis. Shows limited understanding of privacy implications.
Legal Considerations (COPPA, FERPA, GDPR, rights)	5 pts Correctly applies relevant privacy laws to scenario. Demonstrates clear understanding of student rights and legal protections.	4 pts References appropriate privacy laws with general understanding of how they apply to scenario.	3 pts Mentions privacy laws but with limited or partially incorrect application to scenario.	1-2 pts No reference to legal frameworks or significant misunderstanding of privacy laws.
Recommended Actions (Practical and appropriate solutions)	5 pts Proposes multiple specific, practical actions that effectively address identified risks. Solutions are appropriate to scenario and realistic for students.	4 pts Proposes appropriate actions that address main privacy concerns. Solutions are generally practical and feasible.	3 pts Proposes actions but they may be vague, incomplete, or only partially address the privacy concerns.	1-2 pts Proposed actions are inappropriate, unrealistic, or fail to address privacy concerns.

3. Digital Citizenship Reflection Essay Rubric

Purpose: This rubric assesses students' ability to reflect on their learning, articulate changes in understanding, and demonstrate commitment to responsible digital citizenship.

Total Points: 20

Essay Length: 300-500 words

Criteria	Excellent (4 Points)	Proficient (3 Points)	Developing (2 Points)	Beginning (1 Point)
Change in Understanding (Before and after lesson)	4 pts Articulates specific, meaningful changes in understanding about data privacy. Provides concrete examples of previous misconceptions and new insights.	3 pts Describes changes in understanding with some specific examples. Shows growth in privacy awareness.	2 pts Mentions learning but with limited specificity or superficial reflection on change in thinking.	1 pt Minimal or no evidence of changed understanding. Reflection is vague or generic.
Personal Connection (Application to own life)	4 pts Makes strong personal connections between lesson concepts and own digital life. Includes specific, authentic examples from personal experience.	3 pts Makes relevant personal connections with some specific examples. Shows genuine engagement with topics.	2 pts Makes limited personal connections. Examples may be generic or lack authenticity.	1 pt No meaningful personal connection. Essay remains abstract or impersonal.
Digital Citizenship Responsibilities (Understanding of role and duties)	4 pts Demonstrates sophisticated understanding of digital citizenship responsibilities in AI-powered world. Articulates both individual and collective responsibilities.	3 pts Shows solid understanding of digital citizenship responsibilities with clear examples.	2 pts Shows basic understanding but with limited depth or consideration of broader implications.	1 pt Shows minimal understanding of digital citizenship responsibilities.
Critical Thinking (Analysis and evaluation)	4 pts Demonstrates critical thinking about privacy issues, considering multiple perspectives and weighing trade-offs between convenience and privacy.	3 pts Shows evidence of critical thinking with some consideration of complexity and different viewpoints.	2 pts Limited critical analysis. May present only one perspective or oversimplify complex issues.	1 pt Minimal critical thinking. Responses are simplistic or lack analysis.
Writing Quality (Organization, clarity, conventions)	4 pts Essay is well-organized with clear introduction, body, and conclusion. Writing is clear, engaging, and free of significant errors.	3 pts Essay is organized and generally clear. Minor errors do not interfere with understanding.	2 pts Organization may be unclear. Multiple errors that sometimes interfere with understanding.	1 pt Essay lacks organization. Frequent errors significantly interfere with communication.