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► Developing and Using Rubrics
Rubrics at a Glance
A rubric is a scoring guide that makes clear what an instructor expects, what will be assessed, and how students’ work will be evaluated.
Clarifying Expectations with Rubrics
Rubrics provide a structured way to describe levels of student performance across specific criteria. They are especially useful for assignments with multiple dimensions to assess or evaluate.
Rubrics can help you:
- Grade more efficiently and consistently, especially with TAs or readers
- Minimize subjectivity to support fairer grading
- Reduce student uncertainty and questions about grades
- Encourage students to reflect on and evaluate their own work
TLC Guide
The TLC Guide to Rubrics, presented in a slide deck format, walks instructors through the process of designing, implementing, and effectively using rubrics to support clear feedback, consistent grading, and student learning.
Additional Resources
Adding grading rubrics in Canvas
Holistic, Analytic, and Single-Point Rubrics
AAC&U Value Rubrics