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Project Based Teaching Rubric
This rubric describes beginning, developing, and Gold Standard levels for Project Based Teaching Practices for K-12 teachers and features detailed, concrete indicators that illustrate what it means to teach in a PBL environment.
Teachers and school leaders can use this rubric to reflect on their practice and plan for professional growth.
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Rubric for Rubrics
This rubric describes a well-written rubric, distinguishing between rubrics that meet, approach, or are below standards for selection of criteria, distinction between levels, and quality of writing. It also describes how a rubric is created and used with students.
Project Design Rubric
The Project Design Rubric uses the Essential Project Design Elements as criteria to evaluate projects. The rubric aligns with BIE's Gold Standard PBL model. Definitions and practical examples are used to clarify the meaning of each dimension.
You and your colleagues can use the rubric to guide the design of projects, give formative feedback, and reflect and revise.
Grades 9-12 Presentation Rubric
This rubric helps teachers guide students in grades 9-12 in making effective presentations in a project, and it can be used to assess their performance.
Use this rubric to guide students and assess their work, or to inform your thinking as you create your own assessment tools. Schools and districts can adopt or adapt this rubric for use across all classrooms.
Grades 6-12 Creativity & Innovation Rubric
The first part of this rubric helps teachers guide students in grades 6-12 in using an effective process for innovation in various phases of a project, and it can be used to assess their performance.
The second part of the rubric can be used to assess the degree of creativity shown in the products students create in a project.
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Rubric Best Practices, Examples, and Templates
Instructors have many tasks to perform during the semester, including grading assignments and assessments. Feedback on performance is a critical factor in helping students improve and succeed. Grading rubrics can provide more consistent feedback for students and create efficiency for the instructor/grader.
A rubric is a scoring tool that identifies the different criteria relevant to an assignment, assessment, or learning outcome and states the possible levels of achievement in a specific, clear, and objective way. Use rubrics to assess project-based student work, including essays, group projects, creative endeavors, and oral presentations. Rubrics are helpful for instructors because they can help them communicate expectations to students and assess student work fairly and efficiently. Finally, rubrics can provide students with informative feedback on their strengths and weaknesses so that they can reflect on their performance and work on areas that need improvement.
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Step 1: Define the Purpose
The first step in the rubric-creation process is to define the purpose of the assignment or assessment for which you are creating a rubric. To do this, consider the following questions:
- What is the assignment?
- Does the assignment break down into different or smaller tasks?
- Are these tasks equally important as the main assignment?
- What are the learning objectives for the assignment?
- What do you want students to demonstrate through the completion of this assignment?
- What would an excellent assignment look like?
- How would you describe an acceptable assignment?
- How would you describe an assignment that falls below expectations?
- What kind of feedback do you want to give students for their work?
- Do you want/need to give them a grade? If so, do you want to give them a single overall grade or detailed feedback based on a variety of criteria?
- Do you want to give students specific feedback that will help them improve their future work?
Step 2: Decide What Kind of Rubric You Will Use
Types of rubrics: holistic, analytic/descriptive, single-point
Holistic Rubric. A holistic rubric consists of a single scale with all the criteria to be included in the evaluation (such as clarity, organization, mechanics, etc.) being considered together. With a holistic rubric, the rater or grader assigns a single score (usually on a 1-4 or 1-6 point scale) based on an overall judgment of the student’s work. The rater matches an entire piece of student work to a single description on the scale.
Advantages of holistic rubrics:
- Place an emphasis on what learners can demonstrate rather than what they cannot
- Save time by minimizing the number of decisions to be made
- Can be used consistently across raters, provided they have all been trained
Disadvantages of holistic rubrics:
- Do not provide specific feedback for improvement
- Can be difficult to choose a score when a student’s work is at varying levels across the criteria
- Criteria cannot be weighted
Analytic/Descriptive Rubric . An analytic rubric resembles a grid with the criteria for an assignment listed in the left column and with levels of performance listed across the top row, often using numbers and/or descriptive tags. The cells within the center of the rubric may be left blank or may contain descriptions of what the specified criteria look like for each level of performance. When scoring with an analytic rubric, each of the criteria is scored individually.
Advantages of analytic rubrics:
- Provide feedback on areas of strength or weakness
- Each criterion can be weighted to reflect its relative importance
Disadvantages of analytic rubrics:
- More time-consuming to create and use than a holistic rubric
- May not be used consistently across raters unless the rubrics are well defined
- May limit personalized feedback to help students improve
Single-Point Rubric . Similar to an analytic/descriptive rubric in that it breaks down the components of an assignment into different criteria. The detailed performance descriptors are only for the level of proficiency. Feedback space is provided for instructors to give individualized comments to help students improve and/or show where they excelled beyond the proficiency descriptors.
Advantages of single-point rubrics:
- Easier to create than an analytic/descriptive rubric
- More likely that students will read the descriptors
- Areas of concern and excellence are open-ended removes a focus on the grade/points
- May increase student creativity in project-based assignments
- Requires more work for instructors writing feedback
Step 3: Define the Criteria
Ask yourself: What knowledge and skills are required for the assignment/assessment? Make a list of these, group and label them, and eliminate any that are not critical.
Helpful strategies for defining grading criteria:
- Review the learning objectives for the course; use the assignment prompt, existing grading checklists, peer response sheets, comments on previous work, past examples of student work, etc.
- Try describing A/B/C work.
- Consider “sentence starters” with verbs describing student performance from Bloom’s Taxonomy or other terms to indicate various levels of performance, i.e., presence to absence, complete to incomplete, many to some to none, major to minor, consistent to inconsistent, always to usually to sometimes to rarely
- Collaborate with co-instructors, teaching assistants, and other colleagues
- Brainstorm and discuss with students
- Can they be observed and measured?
- Are they important and essential?
- Are they distinct from other criteria?
- Are they phrased in precise, unambiguous language?
- Revise the criteria as needed
- Consider how you will weigh them in relation to each other
Step 4: Design the Rating Scale
Most ratings scales include between 3 and 5 levels. Consider the following questions:
- Given what students are able to demonstrate in this assignment/assessment, what are the possible levels of achievement?
- Will you use numbers or descriptive labels for these levels?
- If you choose descriptive labels, what labels are most appropriate? Will you assign a number to those labels?
- In what order will you list these levels — from lowest to highest or vice versa?
Step 5: Write Descriptions for Each Level of the Rating Scale
Create statements of expected performance at each level of the rubric. For an analytic rubric, do this for each particular criterion of the rubric. These descriptions help students understand your expectations and their performance in regard to those expectations.
Start with the top/exemplary work category –what does it look like when a student has achieved excellence in each category? Then look at the “bottom” category –what does it look like when students have not achieved the learning goals in any way? Then add the categories in between.
Also, take into consideration that well-written descriptions:
- Describe observable and measurable behavior
- Use parallel language across the scale
- Indicate the degree to which the standards are met
Step 6: Create your Rubric
- Develop the criteria, rating scale, and descriptions for each level of the rating scale into a rubric
- Include the assignment at the top of the rubric, space permitting
- For reading and grading ease, limit the rubric to a single page, if possible
- Consider the effectiveness of your rubric and revise accordingly
- Create your rubric in a table or spreadsheet in Word, Google Docs, Sheets, etc., and then transfer it by typing it into Moodle. You can also use online tools to create the rubric, but you will still have to type the criteria, indicators, levels, etc., into Moodle. Rubric creators: Rubistar , iRubric
Step 7: Pilot-test your Rubric
Prior to implementing your rubric on a live course, obtain feedback from:
- Teacher Assistants
Also, try out your new rubric on a sample of student work. After you pilot-test your rubric, analyze the results to consider its effectiveness and revise accordingly.
- Use Parallel Language . Make sure that the language from column to column is similar and that syntax and wording correspond. Of course, the words will change for each section or assignment, as will the expectations, but in terms of readability, make sure that the rubric can be easily read from left to right or vice versa. In addition, if you have an indicator described in one category, it will need to be described in the next category, whether it is about “having included” or “not having included” something. This is all about clarity and transparency to students.
- Use Student-Friendly Language . If students can’t understand the rubric, it will not be useful for guiding instruction, reflection, and assessment. If you want students to engage in using the rubric, they have to understand it. Make sure the language is learning-level appropriate. If you use academic language or concepts, you will need to teach those concepts.
- Use the Rubric with Your Students . You have to use the rubric with the students. It means nothing to them if you don’t. For students to find the rubric useful in terms of their learning, they must see a reason for using it. Students should understand that the rubric is there to help them learn, reflect, and self-assess. If students use a rubric, they will understand the expectations and their relevance to learning.
- Don’t Use Too Many Columns . The rubric needs to be comprehensible and organized. Pick the right amount of columns so that the criteria flow logically and naturally across levels.
- Common Rubrics and Templates are Awesome . Avoid rubric fatigue, as in creating rubrics to the point where you just can’t do it anymore. This can be done with common rubrics that students see across multiple classroom activities and through creating templates that you can alter slightly as needed. Design those templates for learning targets or similar performance tasks in your classroom. It’s easy to change these types of rubrics later. Figure out your common practices and create a single rubric your team can use.
- Rely on Descriptive Language. The most effective descriptions are those that use specific descriptions. This means avoiding words like “good” and “excellent.” At the same time, don’t rely on numbers, such as a number of resources, as your crutch. Instead of saying, “find excellent sources” or “use three sources,” focus your rubric language on the quality use of whatever sources students find and on the best possible way of aligning that data to the work. It isn’t about the number of sources, and “excellent” is too vague for students. Be specific and descriptive.
Example of an analytic rubric for a final paper
Example of a holistic rubric for a final paper, single-point rubric.
- Single Point Rubric Template ( variation )
- Analytic Rubric Template make a copy to edit
- A Rubric for Rubrics
- Single Point Discussion Rubric
- Mathematical Presentations Descriptive Rubric
- Math Proof Assessment Rubric
- Kansas State Sample Rubrics
- Design Single Point Rubric
Technology Tools: Rubrics in Moodle
- Moodle Docs: Rubrics
- Moodle Docs: Grading Guide (use for single-point rubrics)
Supplemental Tools with Rubrics in Moodle
- Google Assignments
- Turnitin Assignments: Rubric or Grading Form
- DELTA – Rubrics: Making Assignments Easier for You and Your Students (2/1/2022)
- DePaul University (n.d.). Rubrics. Retrieved from http://resources.depaul.edu/teaching-commons/teaching-guides/feedback-grading/rubrics/Pages/default.aspx
- Gonzalez, J. (2014). Know your terms: Holistic, Analytic, and Single-Point Rubrics. Cult of Pedagogy. Retrieved from https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/holistic-analytic-single-point-rubrics/
- Goodrich, H. (1996). Understanding rubrics. Teaching for Authentic Student Performance, 54 (4), 14-17. Retrieved from http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/dec96/vol54/num04/Understanding-Rubrics.aspx
- Miller, A. (2012). Tame the beast: tips for designing and using rubrics. Retrieved from http://www.edutopia.org/blog/designing-using-rubrics-andrew-miller
- Ragupathi, K., Lee, A. (2020). Beyond Fairness and Consistency in Grading: The Role of Rubrics in Higher Education. In: Sanger, C., Gleason, N. (eds) Diversity and Inclusion in Global Higher Education. Palgrave Macmillan, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-1628-3_3
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Developing Project-Based Learning Rubrics
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- Design Assessment
A rubric is a learning and assessment tool that articulates the expectations for assignments and performance tasks by listing criteria, and for each criteria, describing levels of quality (Andrade, 2000; Arter & Chappuis, 2007; Stiggins, 2001). Rubrics contain four essential features (Stevens & Levi, 2013):
A description of performance quality give students a clear idea about what must be done to demonstrate a certain level of mastery, understanding, or proficiency (i.e., "excellent" does xyz, "fair" does only xy or yz, "poor" does only x or y or z). Rubrics can be used for any assignment in a course, or for any way in which you ask students to demonstrate what they've learned. They can also be used to facilitate self and peer-reviews of student work.
A rubric can be analytic or holistic. An analytic rubric articulates different dimensions of performance and provides ratings for each dimension. A holistic rubric describes the overall characteristics of a performnace and provides a single score. Here are some pros and cons:
2. Why You Should Consider Rubrics
Rubrics help instructors :
- Provide students with feedback that is clear, directed and focused on ways to improve learning.
- Demystify assignment expectations so students can focus on the work instead of guessing "what the teacher wants."
- Adapt your approach to teaching aspects of a course based on thematic gaps in student learning that are easily identified by reviewing rubrics across a class.
- Develop consistency in how you evaluate student learning across students and throughout a class.
- Reduce time spent on grading; Increase time spent on teaching.
Rubrics help students :
- Focus their efforts on completing assignments in line with clearly set expectations.
- Self and Peer-reflect on their learning, making informed changes to achieve the desired learning level.
3. Getting Started with Rubrics
STEP 1: Clarify task/performance expectations.
STEP 2: Identify the characteristics of student performances. What is it that students are supposed to demonstrate (skills, knowledge, behaviors, etc.)? [components/dimensions]
STEP 3: Identify how many mastery levels are needed for each performance component/dimension. Decide what score should be allocated for each level. [scale]
STEP 4: Describe performance characteristics of each component/dimension for each mastery level. [performance descriptor]
STEP 5: Pilot-test the rubric with a few sample papers and/or get feedback from your colleagues (and students) on the rubric. Revise the rubric.
4. Rater Training and Calibrartion
In order to provide consistent and reliable rating, those who will be rating student work or performance need to be familiar with the rubric and need to interpret and apply the rubric in the same way. To calibrate ratings among raters, a rating orientation can be useful.
Steps involved in rater training and calibration:
Step 1: Explain how to use the rubric. Familiarize faculty with the categories and levels. For each mastery level, provide one sample with annotations of the features found in student work that capture the rating criteria.
Step 2: Provide two samples of student performance/work that represents different levels of mastery (mask the ratings). Have faculty rate them independently applying the rubric.
Step 3: Gather faculty’s ratings to show the agreement on the rating.
Step 4: Discuss scoring inconsistencies and reasons behind different ratings. Revise/clarify the rubric, if necessary.
Step 5: Once consensus is made on the ratings and when faculty feel comfortable with using the rubric, proceed with individual ratings of student work/performance. Provide faculty with rating sheet and explain the procedure (e.g., two raters for one sample).
5. Rubric Examples
Sample rubrics from berkeley faculty: .
- Sociology Department: Writing assessment rubric
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Other rubric samples:
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- Research paper rubric (George Mason University): http://ctfe.gmu.edu/teaching/grading/sample-rubric-for-grading-a-research-paper/ (link is external)
- Lab report rubric (University of Michigan): http://www.crlt.umich.edu/gsis/p7_11 (link is external)
- Dissertation proposal rubric (Purdue University): http://www.webpages.uidaho.edu/ira/assess/pdf/Purdue_PhD_DissertationRubric.pdf (link is external)
- AAC&U VALUE rubrics (Rubrics on: Civic Engagement, Creative Thinking, Critical Thinking, Ethical Reasoning, Information Literacy, Inquiry Analysis, Integrative Learning, Intercultural Competence, Lifelong Learning, Oral Communication, Problem Solving, Quantitative Literacy, Global Learning, Reading, Teamwork, Written Communication): http://www.aacu.org/value/rubrics/pdf/All_Rubrics.pdf (link is external)
- University of Maryland: http://openedpractices.org/files/CT%20and%20research%20Univ.%20of%20MD%20CTE.pdf (link is external)
- Rubric for Integration of Student Learning Assessment into Program Reviews
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Teaching excellence & educational innovation, instructor: heather kelley course: the poetics of gameplay, college of fine arts assessment: rubric for assessing project work (pdf).
I developed a new, project-based studio course that had clearly articulated project assignments, but no grading criteria. Furthermore, even though I clearly stated that the goal of the course was to design a game that is not only fun, but also playable and workable in real time, many students have preconceived notions about how game design works. My goal was to create explicit rubrics for the design of a successful, playable game, which would clarify my expectations for student performance and my own grading process.
Implementation:
I developed a rubric that assessed the different aspects of designing a successful, playable game, such as originality and design process. Students were given the rubric with the assignment guidelines for the project.
The rubric has been successful in three key ways. First, it has reinforced my expectations for the project to students and helped to guide them through the project. Second, it has made grading the final projects much easier. Third, it has made me more confident in justifying grades to students.
I had difficulty designing the rubric itself because I had no examples or templates to guide me.
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- Judging Scorecard: Elementary (pdf) This scorecard makes few assumptions about student knowledge. They should be able to follow the basic steps of an experiment and make observations to answer a question. Advanced students will be able to make measurements. If this scorecard is the appropriate target for your fair, please print and hand out copies to the judges on the day of the fair.
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Project Rubric Generator
Project based learning has continued to increase in popularity and is used more frequently in teaching and learning.
This generator can be used to help you assess student projects. The rubric includes the assessment of both the process used for the project and the assessment of the final product.
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How to Grade a Project with a Rubric
If you've been a teacher for a while, you know that grading is one of the most dreaded tasks. It can be time-consuming and tedious, mainly when grading large stacks of papers. A common way to ease the stress of grading is to create a grading rubric. A rubric is a set of guidelines that outlines how you will grade a student's project. It outlines the grading criteria that you will use to evaluate the project.
Develop rubric criteria for any project by looking at the learning goals and the activities involved in the project. Here are some ideas on what you can grade your student's projects on:
Learning Outcomes
Every project has set learning outcomes that are communicated to students earlier so they can shape their project accordingly and try to participate in their learning actively. Since projects are graded combinedly for all the activities, it's imperative to grade students on fulfilling learning objectives. It can be observed in their product or later in the evaluation phase.
Quality of the Project
This criterion looks for creativity and originality in the product of the project. The project goals and students' learning should be evident in the product with an extra effort to maintain its quality for a real-world audience. When assessing the product quality, neatness, individuality, and even critical thinking are some factors to look for.
Timely Submission
Students must be graded on timely submitting their projects. It helps them become responsible for their project, but grading also encourages students to be punctual with deadlines for future projects. In case of a delay, students know they must inform their teacher prior.
Research on the Subject
Only a well-researched project can enhance students' learning and make the project successful. Students should therefore be graded on research. You can observe and evaluate students' research that would be evident in their products and presentations. Research also identifies the accuracy of the information and the originality of ideas.
Team Work (Optional)
Not all projects are based on a group work model. Hence, if your project is based on this model, you must grade your students on teamwork. Each team member has to make some valuable contribution to make the project fruitful. While grading students for their collaboration, you can also grade them on their interpersonal skills, as being respectful and polite are characteristics educators should teach in students during their education.
Why Use Rubrics for Project-Based Learning?
Using rubrics for project-based learning can help you keep a detailed account of your student's education. You can see where your students stood before and after the project to evaluate their knowledge.
When it comes to grading, a rubric saves time and effort. You can not only grade faster but better as rubrics are a visual tool that you can keep referring to while grading projects. It also helps you maintain consistency resulting in fair assessment for every student.
Project-based learning can assist your students in numerous aspects. Those aspects can be the project's learning goals and act as project criteria. Using rubrics for project-based learning can allow fair and efficient grading so your students can keep track of their learning and where they need more effort. Rubrics also help students in meeting project expectations.
So, learn how to develop a rubric criterion for a project to ease your workload and guide your students toward developing best practices.
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Project Based Teaching Rubric This rubric describes beginning, developing, and Gold Standard levels for Project Based Teaching Practices for K-12 teachers and features detailed, concrete indicators that illustrate what it means to teach in a PBL environment.
Creative Project Assessment Rubric Category Score of 5 Score of 4 Score of 3 Score of 2 Required Elements Score: Goes over and above all the required elements stated in the directions ... Project is disorganized and incomplete at times and is somewhat able to hold the attention of the viewer Project is incomplete and not easy to follow .
This Google Docs rubric template is designed for scoring an elementary school poster assignment. Include whatever elements you want to evaluate — such as graphics used, grammar, time management, or creativity — and add up the total score for each student's work.
Sample Project Rubric Title of Report _____ Author _____ Course Objectives To Be Evaluated Broad competencies in the area of emphasis: Interpretation of concepts, themes, methodologies and theories from the broad area of emphasis. Application of thought and reason while systematically exploring different options in ...
GROUP PROJECT RUBRIC TEMPLATE GROUP NAME / MEMBERS DATE PROJECT NAME REVIEWER NAME COMPONENT + CRITERIA POINTS POSSIBLE POINTS EARNED TEAMWORK All team members contributed in a beneficial and worthwhile manner, with the team collaborating to achieve objectives. Combined effort indicated a mutual esteem. 25 CONTRIBUTION
Rubrics for Project Evaluation Rubric #R1: Project Synopsis/ Proposal Evaluation Maximum Marks*: 18 Level of Achievement Excellent Score(6) Good (5) Average (4) Acceptable (3) Unacceptable (2) a Identification of Problem Domain and Detailed Analysis Detailed and extensive explanation of the purpose and need of the project Good explanation
the project or the link to the project is questionable. Little attempt is made to acknowledge the work of others. Most references that are included are inaccurate or unclear. Design of Approach 20% Approach is clearly described, with detailed explanation of the model architecture. Approach somewhat clearly described, with
You can use rubrics to give feedback to your students regarding their performance. It's a tool you can use for grading projects, papers, presentations, and more. Along with these basic components, you can also add other information. Just make sure not to complicate the template too much.
Essay Rubric Directions: Your essay will be graded based on this rubric. Consequently, use this rubric as a guide when writing your essay and check it again before you submit your essay. Traits 4 3 2 1 Focus & Details There is one clear, well-focused topic. Main ideas are clear and are well supported by detailed and accurate information.
Poster Session Rubric CATEGORY 4 3 2 1 Coverage of the Topic Details on the poster capture the important information about the topic and increase the audience's understanding. Details on the poster include important information but the audience may need more information to understand fully. Details on the poster relate to the
Use rubrics to assess project-based student work, including essays, group projects, creative endeavors, and oral presentations. Rubrics are helpful for instructors because they can help them communicate expectations to students and assess student work fairly and efficiently.
Grading rubric for a Group Project Project Proposal and the System Analysis and Design Deliverable Rubric Teamwork (25 Points) The team worked well together to achieve objectives. Each member contributed in a valuable way to the project. All data sources indicated a high level of mutual respect and collaboration.
Sample Project Assessment Rubric . Goal: Formulate and complete a project that addresses a combination of social, cultural, h umanistic, and technical issues ... are weakly supported by project findings. _____ *Sometimes the project goal is not entirely achieved for reasons that are beyond the students' control. Advisors evaluate only what is ...
RUBRIC for ORIGINAL RESEARCH PROJECT Criteria Expert Proficient Apprentice Novice Introduction [Introductory paragraph(s), literature review, hypotheses or propositions] Clearly identifies and discusses research focus/purpose of research Research focus is clearly grounded in previous research/theoretically relevant literature
Rubrics can be used to evaluate and score research projects, written reports, and other written assignments such as dissertations, essays, etc. Common criteria used in research project rubrics include objectives, content, format and structure, writing skills, analytical skills, use of references, submission, etc. Download: Microsoft Word (.docx)
Project Presentation Rubric Criteria 4 Advanced 3 Proficient 2 Improving 1 Warning/Failing Content Creative, engaging, and detailed presentation of all aspects of project (see Poetry Project Outline); makes creative and effective use of visual and audio aids Detailed ...
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A rubric is a learning and assessment tool that articulates the expectations for assignments and performance tasks by listing criteria, and for each criteria, describing levels of quality (Andrade, 2000; Arter & Chappuis, 2007; Stiggins, 2001). Rubrics contain four essential features (Stevens & Levi, 2013):
Analytical Writing Rubric (CA State University, Long Beach) 16 Social Science Rubric (SUNY Geneseo) 16 Fine Arts Rubric (SUNY Geneseo) 18 Listening (Palomar) 19 Speaking (Palomar) 20 Reading (Palomar) 21 Writing (Palomar) 21 Problem Solving (Palomar) 22 Creative Thinking (Palomar) 22 Quantitative Reasoning (Palomar) 23
First Impression - The project captures the attention of the audience; it is visually interesting & engaging; and is well crafted with an aesthetic quality*. (*Aesthetic quality is the use of the design elements and uses the project to trigger a mood, response, or feeling by the viewer.)
Instructor: Heather Kelley Course: The Poetics of Gameplay, College of Fine Arts Assessment: Rubric for Assessing Project Work (pdf) Purpose: I developed a new, project-based studio course that had clearly articulated project assignments, but no grading criteria. Furthermore, even though I clearly stated that the goal of the course was to design a game that is not only fun, but also playable ...
Science Fair Project Grading Rubrics. Grading rubrics are an important component of the science project to ensure that all projects are graded fairly and on the same fundamental concepts. Science Buddies has developed a set of teacher-vetted rubrics in PDF format for each step of the science project as detailed on the Science Buddies website.
This generator can be used to help you assess student projects. The rubric includes the assessment of both the process used for the project and the assessment of the final product. STEP #1: PICK A PICTURE FOR YOUR PROJECT RUBRIC. Please select a picture from the list below using the little Radio Button selector.
PDF. This set includes four variations of rubrics that can be used for quickly scoring projects, assignments, and reports. It could be used for many subject areas, including presentations, projects, writing, science, social studies, math, art, and more.Please note, this product is in PDF format and CANNOT BE EDITED.