This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Based on your practice test question results and considering the national certification exam, summarize your strengths and opportunities for improvement. | 25 to >22.0 pts Excellent The response provides an accurate, clear, and complete summary of both the strengths and opportunities for improvement. | 22 to >19.0 pts Good The response provides an accurate summary of both the strengths and opportunities for improvement. | 19 to >17.0 pts Fair The response provides a somewhat vague and/or inaccurate summary of both the strengths and opportunities for improvement. | 17 to >0 pts Poor A summary of both the strengths and opportunities for improvement are incomplete or missing. |
| 25 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Create a study plan, including three or four SMART goals and the tasks you need to complete to accomplish each goal. Include a timetable for accomplishing them and a description of how you will measure your progress. | 30 to >26.0 pts Excellent The response provides three or four clear and appropriate SMART goals for the study plan, including tasks to complete to accomplish each goal. A clear timeline is provided for the study plan as well as a description of how progress toward goal completion will be measured. | 26 to >23.0 pts Good The response provides three or four appropriate SMART goals and objectives for the practicum experience. Appropriate tasks, timeline, and description of how progress will be measured are provided. | 23 to >20.0 pts Fair The response provides three or four somewhat vague or general goals for the study plan. Tasks, timeline, and description of how progress toward goals will be measured are vague or somewhat inappropriate. | 20 to >0 pts Poor The response provides three or four unclear or inappropriate goals for the study plan, or goals are missing. Tasks, timeline, and a description for how progress will be measured are incomplete or missing. |
| 30 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Describe resources you would use to accomplish your goals and tasks, such as ways to participate in a study group or review course, mnemonics and other mental strategies, and print or online resources you could use to study. | 30 to >26.0 pts Excellent The response provides a clear description of appropriate resources to support the study plan that are tailored to individual need. | 26 to >23.0 pts Good The response provides a description of appropriate resources to support the study plan that are somewhat tailored to individual need. | 23 to >20.0 pts Fair The response provides a description of general resources that are not tailored to individual need. | 20 to >0 pts Poor The response provides a description of inappropriate resources to support the study plan, or the description of resources is vague or missing. |
| 30 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Written Expression and Formatting – Paragraph Development and Organization: Paragraphs make clear points that support well-developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused—neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction are provided that delineate all required criteria. | 5 to >4.0 pts Excellent Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion are provided that delineate all required criteria. | 4 to >3.5 pts Good Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment are stated, yet are brief and not descriptive. | 3.5 to >3.0 pts Fair Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%–79% of the time. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment are vague or off topic. | 3 to >0 pts Poor Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity <60% of the time. Purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion were not provided. |
| 5 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Written Expression and Formatting – English Writing Standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation | 5 to >4.0 pts Excellent Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors | 4 to >3.5 pts Good Contains one or two grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors | 3.5 to >3.0 pts Fair Contains several (three or four) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors | 3 to >0 pts Poor Contains many (five or more) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding |
| 5 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Written Expression and Formatting – The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, parenthetical/narrative in-text citations, and reference list. | 5 to >4.0 pts Excellent Uses correct APA format with no errors | 4 to >3.5 pts Good Contains one or two APA format errors | 3.5 to >3.0 pts Fair Contains several (three or four) APA format errors | 3 to >0 pts Poor Contains many (five or more) APA format errors |
| 5 pts |
Total Points: 100 |