AP World History Change Over Time Essay Generic Rubric
Basic Core
Historical skills and knowledge required to show
competence.
Expanded Core
Historical skills and knowledge required to show
excellence.
1.
Has acceptable thesis.
1 Point
(addresses the global issues and
the time period specified)
2.
Addresses all parts of the
2 Points
of the question, though not
necessarily evenly or thoroughly.
(Addresses most parts of the
(1)
question: for example, addresses
change but not continuity)
3.
Substantiates thesis with
2 Points
appropriate evidence.
(Partially substantiates thesis with
(1)
appropriate evidence.)
4.
Uses relevant world historical
1 Point
context effectively to explain
change over time and/or continuity.
5.
Analyzes the process of change
1 Point
over time and continuity.
(tell why things are continuous
and why changes have occurred)
.
Expands beyond basic core of
1-7 Points.
The basic core of a
0-2 Points
score of
7
must be achieved
before a student can earn expanded
core points.
Examples:
Has a clear, analytical, and comprehensive
thesis
Analyzes all issues of the question (as
relevant): global context, chronology,
causation, change, continuity, effects, content.
Addresses all parts of the question evenly.
Provides ample historical evidence to
substantiate thesis.
Provides links with relevant ideas, events, and
trends in an innovative way.
Subtotal
7 Points
Subtotal
2 Points
TOTAL 9 Points
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