HOW TO

MAKE
RUBRICS
Understanding Rubrics
WHAT IS RUBRIC?

A rubric is a scoring tool used to interpret and grade students'

work. It lays out specific expectations about an assignment,
offering a detailed breakdown of what is required to achieve
each grade level or score. Rubrics can be used for any
assignment in any discipline.
 *Benefits of Using Rubrics*

1. **Clarity & Consistency**: A rubric makes it clear for both instructors and
students what is expected in an assignment.

2. **Fair Assessment**: It ensures that grading is consistent across all students and
reduces subjectivity.

3. **Feedback**: It provides students with specific feedback on what they did well
and areas for improvement.
 **Types of Rubrics**
1. **Analytic Rubrics**:

Breaks down the characteristics of an assignment into parts, allowing the score
to provide feedback on each part.

2. **Holistic Rubrics**:

Assigns a single score based on the overall impression of a student's work.

Analytic Rubric
Holistic Rubric
**Tips for Creating a Rubric**
1. **Identify What You’re Assessing**: Clearly define the learning objectives or
outcomes for the assignment.

2. **Decide on Rubric Type**: Choose between analytic and holistic based on what
best suits the assignment.

3. **Define Criteria**: Break down the task into specific criteria.

4. **Describe Each Level**: Use clear and specific language to describe each level
of performance.

5. **Test & Refine**: Use the rubric on a few examples and adjust as needed for
clarity and effectiveness.
 Conclusion
Rubrics are a powerful tool for both instructors and students. They
offer clarity, consistency, and feedback that can greatly enhance the
learning experience. When well-constructed, a rubric not only guides
the grading process but also helps students understand how to succeed
in an assignment.