5 Excellent Insightful understanding is effectively demonstrated. Whether directly stated or implied, responses are perceptive and appropriately supported by specific details. Support is well defined and appropriate. 4 Proficient Well-considered understanding is appropriately demonstrated. Whether directly stated or implied, responses are thoughtful and supported by details.
Support is well-defined and appropriate.
A defensible understanding is clearly demonstrated. Whether directly stated or implied, responses are conventional but plausibly supported. Support is general but functional. 2 Limited Understanding is vaguely demonstrated or is not always defensible or sustained. An implausible conjecture is suggested.