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Performance-based assessment
Why does a SCORING
RUBRIC a
PERFORMANCE-
BASED ASSESSMENT?
RUBRIC
A rubric is an explicit set of criteria used for
assessing a particular type of work or
performance (TLT Group, n.d.)
A scoring method that lists the criteria for a
piece of work or “what counts”( for example,
purpose, organization, details and mechanics
are often what count in a piece of writing)
They are scales that differentiate levels of
student performance.
A grading tool which increases
objectivity and reduces subjectivity; they
convey timely feedback to students and
they improve students’ ability to include
required elements of an assignment
(Stevens & Levi, 2005).
Uses of Rubrics
A description of explicit learning goals .
A checklist of assignment criteria.
A vehicle for feedback .
A guide for planning future learning .
A scoring chart.
Importance of Using Rubrics
They are very useful tools for both teaching
and evaluation of learning outcomes.
It allows assessment to be more objective
and consistent
It promotes student awareness of the criteria
to use in assessing peer performance
It is quite efficient and tend to require
less time for the teachers in evaluating
student performance.
It provides useful feedback regarding the
effectiveness of instructions.
When to Use Rubrics?
ASSIGNMEN HOMEWOR PARTICIPATIO PROJECTS
TS K N
DescScale/Scoresriptors
Dimensions/Criteria
Standards/Level of Performance
Summative Outcome
TASK
It is the description of actual assignment
or performance.