W. Mei Fang Senior Instructional Designer and Instructor, CFD Resources: Rubric Design Fundamentals 1

A Rubric is an assessment tool that communicates to students your expectations on how well they are or could be accomplishing their learning outcomes. Its a matrix using rating scales and criteria of learning outcomes. A tool to help grade consistently. Its a list of observable and measurable learning outcomes in different stages. Whats a Rubric? 2

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CRITERIARATING ExcellentGoodNeed more work Method of tying the shoelaces securely Done correctly with double knots on both shoes Double knots but loose knots on both shoes Loose single knots or no knots were tied on one or both shoes Ability to run with shoelaces tied Time limit = one minute or more Time limit = less than one minute more than 30 seconds Time limit = less than 30 seconds Ability to explain the reasons for tying shoelaces securely. Describe a consequence of running with loose shoelaces i.e. I will fall and hurt myself. Give key words to indicate the consequence, i.e. ouch, trip, fall, etc. I dunno! Total of =_________ Example of Rubric Components for Tying Shoelaces 4

CRITERIARATING ExcellentGoodNeed more work Method of tying the shoelaces securely Done correctly with double knots on both shoes Double knots but loose knots on both shoes Loose single knots or no knots were tied on one or both shoes Ability to run with shoelaces tied Time limit = one minute or more Time limit = less than one minute more than 30 seconds Time limit = less than 30 seconds Ability to explain the reasons for tying shoelaces securely. Describe a consequence of running with loose shoelaces i.e. I will fall and hurt myself. Give key words to indicate the consequence, i.e. ouch, trip, fall, etc. I dunno! Total of =_________ Example of Rubric Components for Tying Shoelaces 5 Assessed Areas or Learning Outcomes Rating Scale or Learning Benchmarks Descriptor that is observable and measurable Reward

6 Rubric Types and Characteristics Holistic rubrics will provide the big picture of your assessment criteria and general descriptors of your expectations for the assignment. ExamplesExamples Analytic rubrics will break down the big picture into components of specific expectation, quantifiable descriptors with rewards such as points, grade, etc.

Rubric Library at Fresno: Example 7

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Evaluation of Samples of Rubrics from Higher Ed 9

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12 Examples Analytical Rubric for logs and journal writing Area of Product CriteriaRating daily entries regular daily entries entries 90% of the time entries 80% of the time entries less than 80% of the time use of scientific language consistent, accurate usage of terms adequate usage of scientific terms occasional use with few errors no terms or frequent errors in usage application to the real world able to apply learning usually finds practical application occasionally relates to real life skills no practical application concept understanding shows understanding of key concepts usually demonstrates understanding inadequately demonstrates understanding poor understanding of concepts clarity of thought well organized adequate organization limited organization poor organization Holistic Rubric for Essay Questions ResponseCriteriaRating Exemplary Clarity of thought, Complete. Shows understanding of all processes, reasonable hypothesis or thoughtful questions, conclusions supportable by data, shows creativity, some graphic representation of data or concepts. 11 Competent Clarity of thought, shows understanding of major processes, includes good hypothesis or questions, draws acceptable inferences and conclusions, may have graphic representations. 10 Minor Flaws Completes the assignment, but explanations may be slightly ambiguous or unclear, may contain some incompleteness, inappropriateness, or unclearness in representation, hypothesis, understanding of processes, or conclusions. 8 Nearly Satisfactory Begins successfully, but omits significant parts or fails to complete, may misuse scientific terms, representations may be incorrect or omitted, incorrect or incomplete in analysis, inferences and conclusions. 6 Fails to complete Assignment and explanation is unclear, or major flaws in concept mastery, incorrect use of scientific terms, inappropriate or omitted hypothesis. 4 Unable to begin effectively Product does not reflect the assignment, does not distinguish what information is needed, restates the question without making an attempt at a solution. 2 No attemptDoes not begin assignment. 0

Rubric Library at Fresno: Example 13

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Align the rubric criteria and weighting with your learning outcomes in your syllabus. Decide on the purpose(s) for your rubric before selecting a construction format Repurpose or customize from existing rubric examples Construct your descriptors to be observable, measurable, single-minded, and worded for students to understand Involve students to create a rubric or to test a rubric Be flexible with your rubric so that you can revise the expectations according to the actual levels of your students performance Tips for Creating a Rubric 15

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Sharing on Rubric Development from Faculty Members elixr.merlot.org/assessment-evaluation/assessment-rubrics/assessment-rubrics4

Steps to create a rubric Steps to create a rubric Basic examples of rubric types Basic examples of rubric types Resource for examples of rubrics [.pdf] esources%2Fhandouts%2FRubric_Packet_Jan06.pdf&ei=259WT7vTJabkiALUxumHCA&usg=AFQjCNHipUTAhgrDdWmuu_YZVsig3tYngw VALUE examples from AACU VALUE examples from AACU Rubric Examples from Fresno Rubric example for creating a business plan [.doc] Rubric example for creating a business plan [.doc] Rubric example for writing Rubric example for writinghttp:// More examples and related resources from the CFD website 6 Facets of Understanding Rubric Resources 18