Chunking & Visualization Rubric

Use this rubric to assess 5th-grade students’ application of chunking and visualization strategies during a 20-minute Memory Boost session.

Scoring Scale: 1 = Beginning, 2 = Developing, 3 = Proficient, 4 = Advanced

Criteria	1: Beginning	2: Developing	3: Proficient	4: Advanced
Chunking Use	• Steps presented as one long list • No clear grouping	• Creates 1–2 groups but structure is inconsistent	• Consistently breaks steps into 3–4 logical chunks • Labels or titles groups	• Breaks steps into detailed, meaningful chunks (5+) • Uses clear labels, numbering, or color coding
Visualization Detail	• Minimal or no imagery • Sketches absent or unclear	• Basic images/sketches for some chunks • Lacks detail	• Drawings or mental images for most chunks • Includes simple labels or arrows	• Vivid, multi-sensory visualizations (color, size, motion) • Shows relationships, spatial layout
Task Recall Accuracy	• <50% of steps recalled correctly • Sequence errors	• ~50–70% of steps recalled • Frequent omissions or swaps	• 80–90% of steps recalled in sequence • Minor omissions or order variances	• 100% of steps recalled accurately and in correct order

Total Score: ___ /12

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