Types of Rubrics

Analytic Rubrics
Analytic Rubrics feature a grid of “criteria” (columns) and “levels” of accomplishment (rows). the

 assigns points or weights to particular criteria, and so evaluates student performance in each

area. this is often useful in providing feedback on areas of strength and weakness. thanks
to this, analytic rubrics take longer to develop than a holistic rubric. See example of an analytic
rubric.

Analytic rubrics are particularly useful for problem-solving or application assessments because
a rubric can list a distinct category for every component of the assessment that has to be
included, thereby accounting for the complexity of the task. as an example, a rubric for a
look paper could include categories for organization, writing, argument, sources cited, depth of
content knowledge, and more. A rubric for a presentation could include categories associated
with style, organization, language, content, etc. Students have the benefit of receiving rubrics
because they find out about their relative strengths and weaknesses.

What are the benefits of using an analytic rubric? Evaluate the subsequent statements.

Holistic Rubrics
Holistic Rubrics describe characteristics of every level of performance for an assignment or
activity overall (e.g. characteristics of a superb research paper). See an example of a holistic
rubric.

Holistic rubrics are best to use when there's no single correct answer or response and therefore
the focus is on overall quality, proficiency, or understanding of a particular content or skills.

What are the benefits of employing a holistic rubric? Evaluate the subsequent statements.