We the People Congressional Hearing Group Score Sheet

Unit *

School *

Judge's Name *

For each criterion listed below, score the group on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the best score. Use a separate form for each group.

1-2 = Poor 3-4 = Fair 5-6 = Average 7-8 = Above Average 9-10 = Excellent

UNDERSTANDING *

To what extent did participants demonstrate a clear understanding of the basic issues involved in the question?

CONSTITUTIONAL APPLICATION *

To what extent did participants appropriately apply knowledge of constitutional history and principles?

REASONING *

To what extent did participants support positions with sound reasoning?

SUPPORTING EVIDENCE *

To what extent did participants support positions with historical or contemporary evidence, examples, and/or illustrations?

RESPONSIVENESS *

To what extent did participants' answers address the question asked?

PARTICIPATION *

To what extent did MOST group members contribute to the group's presentation?

GROUP TOTAL

STOP: Does the number above match the Group Total on your scoresheet? If not, check that the scores on this form match your scoresheet, and double check the math on your scoresheet, if needed.

Please designate a score of any number between 0 and 100 that reflects this group's OVERALL performance. (This score will be used only in the event of a tie.) Please use the following scale:

Outstanding	90 to 100 points	Average	50 to 69 points
Very Good	80 to 89 points	Below Average	30 to 49 points
Above Average	70 to 79 points	Poor	0 to 29 points

TIEBREAKER *