Concept Map Scoring guide

Criteria

Superior

(10-8 pts) 

Good

(7-5 pts) 

Fair

(4-2 pts) 

Needs Improvement (1- pt) 

Your Score

Hierarchy
 

Map shows sufficient levels of hierarchy with no confusion of levels. 
 

Map shows most levels of hierarchy with little confusion of the levels. 
 

Map shows some levels but confusion of concepts and where they belong. 
 

Map shows no distinct hierarchy. 
 

Accuracy
 

All concepts are understood and used accurately. 
 

Map shows main concept understanding with few mistakes of terms. 
 

Some misconception in concepts and grouping of concepts. 
 

Concepts are used inaccurately and map indicates misunderstanding of terms and concepts. 
 

Relationships and Concepts
 

All terms are correct with accurate linking words. All arrows are present and showing how the concepts are linked. Cross-links are present. 
 

Map gets most of the correct linking words and terms. Most of the concepts are linked correctly by arrows. Very few cross-links are present. 
 

Map shows limited understanding of concepts, and some linking words are not appropriate. 
 

Map has incorrect arrows connecting concepts. Concepts are not linked appropriately, and no cross-links are present. 
 

Presentation and Legibility
 

Map is presented with no errors in spelling and grammar. The map is legible and neat. 
 

The map has very few errors in spelling and grammar. The map is legible. 
 

The map is legible but contains some spelling and grammar errors. 
 

The map is sloppy and illegible. There are many spelling and grammar errors.