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Developing a Rubric for Assessment
What is a rubric? A scoring tool that lays out specific expectations for an assignment.
Divides assignments into component parts.
Provides a detailed description of what constitutes acceptable levels of
performance for each part.
Can be used for grading variety of assignments.
Used to get consistent scores across all students.
Allows students to be more aware of the expectations for performance
and consequently improve their performance.
Do you need a rubric? YES- a rubric is a flexible tool that can be used to measure student learning
related specifically to course objectives.
YES- rubrics provide descriptions of each score level, it is easier to use a rubric
to grade consistently across students.
YES- students are aware of expectations before they start an assignment.
YES- eliminates the need to occupy an entire class session with a discussion of
assignment requirements.
What are the Parts of a Good Rubric?Good rubrics tend to have four basic parts:
The assignment or task description
A scale or levels of achievement and/or points
The dimensions of the assignment- skills involved
Descriptions of what constitutes each level of performance
Step 1: Clearly define the assignment
Consider the topic, the process that the
students will work through + the product they
are expected to produce.
Step 2: Consider what learning outcomes (criteria) will be assessed
Often with a project, students are expected to
demonstrate several course outcomes.
For example, outcomes related to writing + critical
thinking may be assessed, as well as more discipline-
specific outcomes.
Step 3: Establish clear + detailed descriptions for each performance level for each criteria
Determine what the different levels of performance look
like within each criteria
Give examples of high, mid and low performers
Begin by describing the highest level of performance
Use specific language for performance level
descriptors
Step 4: Test drive your new rubric
Sample a few examples of student work from
previous semesters to see if the rubric yields a
consistent score.
How do rubrics enhance student learning?
When students are made aware of the rubrics
prior to instruction + assessment, they know the
level of performance expected and they are
more motivated to reach those standards.
Using rubrics for assessment Share your rubric with students before they complete an
assignment. This will help them understand the
performance standards.
Rubrics provide both a grade (summative) + detailed
feedback to improve future performance (formative).
Rubrics promote student self-assessment- making them
more responsible for their learning + performance.
Scales vs. Rubrics
Below Below ExpectationExpectation
Meets Meets ExpectationExpectation
Exceeds Exceeds ExpectationExpectation
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Scales vs. RubricsBelow Below ExpectationExpectation
Meets Meets ExpectationExpectation
Exceeds Exceeds ExpectationExpectation
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Assessment Scale
Criteria Poor Marginal Fair Good Excellent Introduction: Adequate literature review; sound rationale; clear statement of hypothesis/hypotheses
1 2 3 4 5
Method: Appropriate for hypothesis/hypotheses; adequate descriptions of participants, design, materials, and procedure.
1 2 3 4 5
Results: Appropriate use of statistics; adequate description of analyses
1 2 3 4 5
Discussion: Clear evaluation of hypothesis/hypotheses; connect to literature review/theory/ appropriate discussion of limitations, implications, and recommendations
1 2 3 4 5
Poster Style and Format: Well-organized; visually appealing, appropriate information density; readable font size and graphics; effective use of figures and illustrations
1 2 3 4 5
Assessment Rubric
Student Learning Outcomes + Rubrics- Course Descriptions
CE 2411 Web I
Explore the creative possibilities for interactive design and art making
that the web opens up with an introduction to XHTML, the basic
framework of web design and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) – the key
to page layout and formatting – essential for the control and design of
a quality website. Using these building blocks, create a basic, multi-
page website, and address information architecture, file
compression, importing | exporting, linking and more.
Student Learning Outcomes + Rubrics- Student Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to:
Create well-organized, styled + standards-compliant web sites.
Understand basic XHTML/CSS code + effectively utilize this code.
Design optimized graphics for the web.
Understand browser compatibility + contemporary web trends.
Gain a critical understanding of the process of developing resources for the web.
Develop skills in project planning, information architecture, teamwork + oral presentation.
Explore new approaches to web design; develop critical thinking, writing + research skills.
Develop professional portfolios.
Student Learning Outcomes + Rubrics- Student Learning Outcomes 2
At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to:
Create well-organized, styled + standards-compliant web sites. DESIGN AESTHICS
Understand browser compatibility + contemporary web trends. INFORMATION DESIGN
Explore new approaches to web design; develop critical thinking, writing + research skills.
INFORMATION DESIGN
Develop skills in project planning, information architecture, teamwork + oral presentation.
PRESENTATION
Develop professional portfolios. PRESENTATION
Understand basic XHTML/CSS code + effectively utilize this code. TECHNICAL
Design optimized graphics for the web. TECHNICAL
Gain a critical understanding of the process of developing resources for the web. TECHNICAL
Student Learning Outcomes + Rubrics- Web I Assessment Rubric
Using Rubrics
All assignments should be scored using the rubric.
Discuss scores with students after initial assignment- demonstrate how rubric was used + the correlation between their final score + the rubric criteria .
Practice
‘Select’ a rubric that is currently being used:
Is it a rubric or a scale?
Are there multiple descriptions of the criteria (at least 3)?
Are the descriptions clear and easy to use?
Would other faculty agree on the descriptors?
Where to start Get ideas by looking at what others have done.
Lots of sample rubrics for many disciplines at:
http://www.winona.edu/air/rubrics.htm
Online tool for developing rubric (with more samples):
Rubistar for Teachers: http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php
Online module for using the Rubistar at:
http://www.vcu.edu/cte/resources/videos/Rubistar_tutorial/index.html
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