How to Create and Use Rubrics for Formative Assessment and Grading
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When used appropriately, rubrics can improve outcomes by helping teachers teach and helping students learn. This book is a complete resource for writing effective rubrics and for choosing wisely from among the many rubrics that are available on the Internet and from other sources.
Description
What is a rubric? A rubric is a coherent set of criteria for student work that describes levels of performance quality. Sounds simple enough, right? Unfortunately, rubrics are commonly misunderstood and misused. The good news is that when rubrics are created and used correctly, they are strong tools that support and enhance classroom instruction and student learning.
In this comprehensive guide, classroom assessment expert Sue Brookhart outlines the difference between various kinds of rubrics, explains when using each type of rubric is appropriate, and highlights examples from all grade levels and assorted content areas. In addition, this resources addresses
- Common misconceptions about rubrics
- Important differences between rubrics and other assessment tools such as checklists and rating scales, and when such alternatives can be useful
- How to use rubrics for formative assessment and grading, including standards-based grading and report card grades
