The students have accurately expressed considerable knowledge pertinent to the discussion question/issue. In addition, students have used a variety of skills, both behaviorial and knowledge-based, to advance the discussion. The students were always civil, listened intently, showed no sign of negative behaviors and participated frequently given the time allowed.

The students have accurately expressed knowledge pertinent to the discussion question/issue. The students used a variety of skills, both behavioural and knowledge-based to advance the discussion. The number and variety of skills employed shows room for improvement given the time allowed. The students were always civil, and listened intently, though may have showed some signs of less serious negative behaviors such as interrupting. The frequency of participation may need improvement.

The students have accurately expressed some knowledge pertinent to the discussion question/issue. The students used some skills to advance the discussion, but the skills may have been predominantly knowledge-based OR behavioural. The number and variety of skills employed shows considerable room for improvement given the time allowed. The students were always civil, though may have showed some signs of less serious negative behaviors such as interrupting. The students may have also shown signs of not listening. The frequency of participation shows considerable room for improvement.

The students have accurately expressed some knowledge pertinent to the discussion question/issue. However, there may have been a large number of inaccurate statements made that show a lack of preparation for the discussion. The students showed minimal signs of skills to advance the discussion. There is considerable room to improve the frequency and quality of participation. The students may have shown signs of uncivil behavior that disrupted the discussion, such as very disruptive interrupting, or criticizing people instead of ideas. The students may have shown signs of not listening intently.

The students have failed to express any relevant knowledge on the discussion question/issue. The students have also demonstrated few if any skills to further the discussion.