Grading Rubric: Wilderness Rescue and Survival Skills PTRM 356, 5 credits Student: EXAMS 20% Wk1 Wk2 Wk3 Wk4 Wk5 Wk6 Wk7 Wk8 Wk9 Wk10 Subtotal APPLIED SKILLS 60% Knots 5% Advanced 3 Satisfactory 2 Novice 1 Unacceptable 0 Wk1 Wk2 Wk3 Wk4 Wk5 Wk6 Wk7 Wk8 Wk9 Wk10 Concept Able to tie knot perfectly the first time; no mistakes made, no instructor prompting needed; Ultimately able to tie knot perfectly but required two or more attempts; able to recognize mistakes and without prompting Able to recognize mistakes but unable to correct them without prompting; able to tie knot perfectly only with some prompting by instructor Not able to tie knot; unable to recognize own mistakes; unable to distinguish correctly-tied knot from incorrectly-tied knot presented by instructor Application Applies procedures accurately; uses efficient strategy; chooses best knot or combination for the situation Understands which knots are required to solve the problem and able to solve the problem after several attempts Understands which knot is called for but unable to put skills together to solve the problem; solution is not complete, indicating aspects of the scenario are not understood Demonstrates inability to understand field application of knots; isn't aware of the optimal circumstances for the use of a particular knot Subtotal Map, Compass, Navigation 15% Advanced 3 Satisfactory 2 Novice 1 Unacceptable 0 Wk1 Wk2 Wk3 Wk4 Wk5 Wk6 Wk7 Wk8 Wk9 Wk10 Compass Use Efficiently obtain map and terrain bearings to within 2 degrees; Able to follow bearings to within 1 m of destination; able to triangulate to within 50 m Able to perform any 2 of the 3 items in Advanced category Able to perform 1 of the items in Advanced category Unable to perform any of the items in Advanced category
Map Skills Efficiently obtain accurate UTM and Lat/Long coordinates to within the smallest appropriate gradation; find elevation/gain/loss to less than the contour interval; accurately identify topographic features; determine aspect; identify watershed boundaries Able to perform any 4 of the 5 items in Advanced category Able to perform any 3 of the 5 items in Advanced category Unable to perform more than 2 of the items in the Advanced category GPS Concepts Efficiently scroll between functions on different screens; understand and use both UTM and Lat/Long systems; efficiently set and name waypoints. Able to perform any 2 of the 3 items in Advanced category Able to perform 1 of the items in Advanced category Unable to perform any of the items in Advanced category GPS Application Efficiently use all skills in reading map coordinates, entering them into GPS and using GoTo to arrive at destination to within 1m Able to use GPS to arrive within 5 m of destination Able to use GPS with supervision; able to arrive within 10 m of destination Unable to arrive at destination or accuracy lands user more than 50 m away from intended destination Subtotal Swiftwater Rescue 20% Advanced 3 Satisfactory 2 Novice 1 Unacceptable 0 Wk1 Wk2 Wk3 Wk4 Wk5 Wk6 Wk7 Wk8 Wk9 Wk10 Swiftwater Rescue with Medical Skills Consistently makes appropriate medical decisions during swiftwater scenarios Typically makes appropriate medical decisions Rarely made appropriate medical decisions, or did not demonstrate decision-making Did not participate; did not make appropriate medical decisions; caused harm to patient(s) Swiftwater Rescue Certificate Shows proficiency with swiftwater skills Able to demonstrate most of the skills Attended without demonstration of skills or required unusually close supervision Did not attend or Unsafe Subtotal
Avalanche Rescue and Winter Travel 20% Advanced 3 Satisfactory 2 Novice 1 Unacceptable 0 Wk1 Wk2 Wk3 Wk4 Wk5 Wk6 Wk7 Wk8 Wk9 Wk10 Avalanche Awareness with Medical Skills Consistently makes appropriate medical decisions during avalanche rescue scenarios Typically makes appropriate medical decisions; adequate consideration give to situational variables Rarely made appropriate medical decisions, or did not demonstrate decision-making Did not participate; did not make appropriate medical decisions; caused harm to patient(s) L. 1 Avalanche Awareness Shows proficiency with snow safety skills Able to demonstrate most of the skills Attended without demonstration of skills or required unusually close supervision Did not attend or unsafe Winter Trip Preparation Personal responsibility and accountability resulted in excellent preparedness; took leadership role in helping others prepare Adequate preparation; met basic goals of preparing for overnight winter stay Completed few assigned tasks; largely relied on others instead. Did not attend or unsafe Winter Camping Excellent, thorough preparation, adherence to rules/suggestions, and follow-through resulted in safe experience Adequate preparation; essentially safe experience; Required others' support for full participation; unprepared; lack of adherence to rules/suggestions resulted in potentially unsafe experience Did not attend, or unsafe Winter Environment Travel Demonstrated outstanding awareness of health risks and challenges of living in a mountainous, winter environment; consistently applied knowledge to make excellent decisions for personal and group safety/ wellbeing Demonstrated adequate awareness of health risks and challenges of living in a mountainous, winter environment; typically applied knowledge to make appropriate decisions for personal and group safety/ wellbeing Demonstrated minimal awareness of health risks and challenges of living in a mountainous, winter environment; infrequently applied knowledge to make appropriate decisions for personal and group safety/ wellbeing Demonstrated poor understanding of health risks and challenges of living in a winter environment; disregarded recommendations and made decisions that jeapordized personal and group safety/ wellbeing Subtotal
Survival Skills 20% Advanced 3 Satisfactory 2 Novice 1 Unacceptable 0 Wk1 Wk2 Wk3 Wk4 Wk5 Wk6 Wk7 Wk8 Wk9 Wk10 Tropical Environment Travel Demonstrated outstanding awareness of health risks and challenges of living in a tropical environment; consistently applied knowledge to make excellent decisions for personal and group safety/ wellbeing Demonstrated adequate awareness of health risks and challenges of living in a tropical environment; typically applied knowledge to make appropriate decisions for personal and group safety/ wellbeing Demonstrated minimal awareness of health risks and challenges of living in a tropical environment; infrequently make appropriate decisions for personal and group safety/ wellbeing Demonstrated poor understanding of health risks and challenges of living in a tropical environment; disregarded recommendations and made decisions that jeapordized personal and group safety/ wellbeing Positive Mental Attitude Demonstrated outstanding positive attitude with ability to remain calm and make decisions under stress; showed awareness of others' needs Demonstrated acceptable attitude under stress Demonstrated acceptable attitude; infrequently remained calm or maintained ability to make decisions under stress Demonstrated poor attitude that jeopardized unit cohesiveness Signaling Demonstrated excellent understanding of a variety of signaling methods in varied terrain, weather, and conditions; utilized knowledge during exercises Demonstrated an understanding of a variety of signaling methods Demonstrated a limited understanding of signaling methods Demonstrated no understanding of signaling methods Improvised Shelter Able to efficiently construct in a variety of locations and using available materials without help Typically able to construct adequate shelter Able to construct with help or guidance Unable to construct Water Demonstrated an ability to locate, collect, and produce water safe for consumption in a variety of settings; demonstrated understanding of water needs in a survival situation Able to produce water safe for consumption Able to produce water safe for consumption only with supervision Demonstrated no understanding of water purification or risks involved
Extended Care Scenarios Demonstrated correct and safe techniques throughout scene Demonstrated correct interventions most of the time and safe techniques throughout Inconsistent with interventions but safe with patent care Unsafe, unable to carry out interventions or did not attend Subtotal BEHAVIOR AND ATTITUDE 20% Excellent 2 Satisfactory 1 Unacceptable 0 Wk1 Wk2 Wk3 Wk4 Wk5 Wk6 Wk7 Wk8 Wk9 Wk10 Use of time during class Takes advantage of down-time to review, ask questions and otherwise further their education Typically alert and interactive Often talking or otherwise distracting fellow students and instructors Use of time after class Diligently studies, works with other students to practice skills and otherwise encourages learning out of the classroom Often studies and uses down-time well Rarely studies or participates in additional learning activities Community interaction Represents Aerie and self in the community with professionalism, maturity and excellent character Generally exhibits acceptable behavior with an occasional lapse of judgment Demonstrates poor behavior and lack of judgment Effect on other students Always a positive influence, encouraging other students to perform well Is generally positive Often complains and negatively influences other students' attitudes Group dynamics Helps mediate problems, actively tries to bring consensus to group dynamics issues; excellent character contributes to a smoothly operating group Has a relatively neutral effect on group dynamics, typically neither generating trouble nor solving problems Violent temper or inability to control aggression with other students causes intimidation, fear and avoidance on the part of the group
Punctuality Always either early or on time, setting a positive example for other students Generally on time for class Often late for class, causing a distraction for fellow students and instructors BEHAVIOR AND ATTITUDE, con't Excellent 2 Satisfactory 1 Unacceptable 0 Wk1 Wk2 Wk3 Wk4 Wk5 Wk6 Wk7 Wk8 Wk9 Wk10 Judgment Consistently exhibited behavior promoting individual and group well-being Generally shows good judgment regarding self and others Exhibited behavior that was dangerous for self or others Attentiveness Always engaged, asking appropriate questions and working with other students to take full advantage of time in class Typically attentive and engaged Often sleeping or otherwise not engaged in class activities Subtotal