Higher-Order Thinking Rubric

Characteristics	Y/N
Requires users to assume a role in the game, rather than simply play
Offers meaningful interaction such as dialogue with NPCs.
Has a storyline.
Has a complex storyline with characters users care about.
Offers simple puzzles
Has complex puzzles requiring effort to solve.
Uses 3D graphics.
Allows multiple views or camera pans and the ability to zoom in and out.
Allows difererent ways to complete the game.
Simulates complex processess requiring adjustment of variables by users to obtain desired results or adjusting variables leads to different results.
Avatars are lifelike