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(MS)2 Equity Rubric

	Oops	Better	Great	Wow
Teacher Behavior	practices chalk & talk negatively labels	uses questions & answers little discussion sees differences	uses pairing/sharing accepts diversity	uses cooperative grouping values diversity as resource allows ample time for students to answer questions
Student Behavior	name calling, mimicking laughing at other students pranks timid, withdrawn & isolated students	children ignored few pranks little laughter at other students inclusion welcoming tutoring the student	helpful in including other students mentoring other students encourage child to share culture respect socializing	supportive of students helpful/encouraging/inviting giving extra help outside classroom celebrating differences exchanging personal items
Physical Setting	desks bolted to the floor desks in rows time-out corner dirty and unorganized isolated teacher desk	movable desks flexible arrangement limited amount of supplies teacher not always at desk	group tables most of the materials needed to support the curriculum teacher circulating in classroom	collapsible desks teacher area part of the student area everything is accessible to all well-organized well-equipped and unlimited resources
Assessment	ignores students' cultural, social & economic backgrounds Total neglect of multiple intelligences and personal experiences	Addresses only certain aspects of cultural background Measuring only one or two intelligences Considers few experiences of students	Addressing cultural & social backgrounds only Measuring 4 or 5 multiple intelligences Some personal experience considered	Cross cultural assessment Measuring multiple intelligences Enriched with a wide range of experiences
Outside Support	No family support No SBST Resistant administration No extracurricular activities to highlight students' strengths	Family are hesitant to share experiences SBST only tests children, doesn't offer educational resources Administration cautious about implementing non-traditional activities Few extracurricular activities that highlight students' strengths	Immediate family & caregivers are supportive SBST meets with individual students Administration willing to implement equity activities Many extracurricular activities that interest all students	Support from immediate & extended family SBST works within class with small groups Resource room offers whole-class enrichment Extracurriculars developed by students Community center activities Administration values diversity & is proactive in change