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rubrics
What is rubrics? Rubric is a scoring tool that teachers use to
assess student learning after a lesson. Using a set of criteria and
standards (directly tied to the statedlearning objectives),
educators can assess each student's performance on a wide variety
of work, ranging from written essays to class projects.
objectivesTo review the development of rubrics for the purpose
of assessmentTo share an example of how a rubric can be developed
for use in assessmentTo show how rubric assessment can be
quantified and sharedTo encourage use of this method as a form of
direct assessment of student learning
WHY USE RUBRICS?The purpose of using rubrics is to provide a
more systematic way of describing/evaluating phenomena that are
more qualitative than quantitative in nature.Examples would be
writing ability, relationship development, critical thinking, moral
reasoning, etc.
Designing rubrics:Know the specific skills or knowledge you want
to measure.Describe the highest level of performance. Be specific
in your descriptions. The more general or vague the
description.
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Vague/General descriptors
include:excellentgoodweaksomemostcreative
example
Advantage Objective and consistent among all students.Leads to
insight concerning the effectiveness of instruction.Clarifies
criteria in specific terms.Data analysis becomes easier.Shows areas
in need of improvement.Reduces time necessary to evaluate students
work.
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