What is a rubric?
A rubric evaluates student work or performance using explicit criteria and described levels of quality.
Core approach and practice
Conceptual framework Criteria represent important dimensions of the objective, and level descriptions show how quality varies. Analytic rubrics score criteria separately; holistic rubrics provide an overall judgment. Implementation steps Derive criteria from objectives, write observable descriptors and test them on sample work. Sharing the rubric before the task lets learners plan toward expectations.
Evaluation and practical cautions
Contribution to learning Rubrics can improve scoring consistency and detailed feedback. They also guide self- and peer assessment against specific standards. Limits and sound use A long or vague rubric does not help. Complex qualities such as creativity should not be reduced carelessly to one number, and raters need calibration with examples.