The Basics of Writing Rubrics

How comfortable are you with creating your own rubrics? Are your rubrics more about assessing students or giving feedback? Do you know the difference between holistic rubrics, analytic rubrics and checklist rubrics? Come learn about and discuss these different aspects of rubrics and start on the road to creating clear and transparent rubrics for YOU and your students.

Learning objectives:

• List and discuss the differences between holistic, analytic and checklist rubrics.
• List, define and describe the basic elements of writing a rubric: scales of mastery, performance criteria, rating scale, and indicators
• Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of using rubrics