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

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

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

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

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

Creating a Rubric List all criteria Prioritize according to importance Weight items (if desired) Create achievement levels (2 to 4) Class: Keyboarding Unit: Business Letters ImportanceCriteriaWeight 3Style1 5Margins1 2Proofing2 4Spacing1 1Parts2

Sample Rubric CriteriaWtScor able (+3) Unmailable (+1) Style1Correct – followed directions Appropriate – but not style desired Margins1Balanced - standardUnbalanced – work in corner Spacing1Appropriate – standard and consistent Inappropriate – inconsistent Parts2Complete and in proper position and order Incomplete; out of order; out of position; extra Proofing2PerfectErrors TOTAL = A = B = C 8-11 = D

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

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

Web Resources Kathy Schrock’s Guide for Educators RubiStar Teachnology