Rubrics

1. Rubrics Source: Schultz, K. A. (2004). Rubrics: Roadmaps to success. Educational Leadership, 58(4).

2. What is a Rubric? • Set of scoring criteria • For evaluating work (performance or product) and • For giving feedback

3. Rubrics . . . • Help define excellence and plan how to help students achieve it • Communicate what constitutes excellence and how to evaluate their own work • Communicate goals and results to parents • Help teachers be accurate, unbiased and consistent in scoring

4. Reasons for Rubrics • Scoring—validly and reliably • Focus instruction---intentionally • Guide feedback---descriptively • Characterize desired results---objectively • Operationalize performance standards---purposefully • Develop self-assessment competence---constantly • Involve students---thoughtfully

5. Components • Performance Element • major, critical attributes which focus upon best practice • Scale • possible points to be assigned (high to low) • Criteria • conditions of performance that must be met for it to be considered successful • Standard • description of how well criteria must be met for “good” performance • Descriptors • statements that describe each level of performance • Indicators • specific examples of what to look for at each level

6. Creating a Rubric • List all criteria • Prioritize according to importance • Weight items (if desired) • Create achievement levels (2 to 4)

7. Sample Rubric

8. Challenges • Forget to list criteria • Achievement levels are not descriptive enough • Time consuming to create

9. Benefits • Grading time is reduced • Guidelines are clear • Assessment is more valid • Reliability is increased • Student ownership of outcome increases

10. Web Resources • Kathy Schrock’s Guide for Educators • RubiStar • Teachnology