INTRODUCING RUBRICS

Types of assessment

• Norm referenced• Criterion referenced

What is a rubric?

“A rubric is a measurement tool that describes the criteria against which a performance, behaviour, or product is compared and measures. Rubrics list the criteria established for a particular task and the levels of achievement associated with each criterion.” (Brophy, n.d.)

Types of rubric

• Analytic rubrics• Holistic rubrics

Advantages of using rubrics

• Common language for assessment• Different markers use the same criteria for an

assessment• Criterion referenced rather than norm-

referenced• Transparency for students who know what

they have to do in order to achieve

• Can speed up marking

Task descriptor

Characteristics to be rated

Level descriptors

Individual characteristic level descriptors – make sure these don’t overlap!

How to develop a rubric1. What kind of rubric are you going to use?2. Identify what you are going to assess (usually

framed within the task description).3. Look for models you can adapt!4. Identify the characteristics (SKAs) to be rated. 5. Identify levels of mastery (use an even

number)6. Describe each level for each cell.

Ensuring reliability

Work with markers to ensure that all interpret rubric the same way (intrarater and interrater reliability)

ReferencesBrophy, T.S. (n.d.) Writing effective rubrics. Retrieved from

http://assessment.aa.ufl.edu/Data/Sites/22/media/slo/writing_effective_rubrics_guide_v2.pdf