The role of a rubric is to provide students with guidelines and specifics about how they are to reply or complete an assignment. Furthermore I believe that the rubric also provides for an objective way for instructors to grade assignments. The rubric if clear and concise are also very helpful in giving students direction on future assignments based upon what aspect of the rubrics/assignment they are not completing appropriately. I would not go without one for any assignment!!
Dawn Huber
Angela,
And, they help instructors be more consistent in the assessment of students' work. Thanks!
George,
The rubric does help both the students and instructor. Thanks.
Theran,
A good rubric helps everyone involved: students and instructor. Nice job.
Theran,
Right. Self- assessment is an important part of the learning process.
Gretchen,
You are cooking well with that recipe. :-)
I believe a rubric is important because it provides the student with the objectives and the content they will be graded on.
The role of a rubric is to assist with grading and breaks down the guidelines for actual assignments and helps instructors look for certain requirements in order to choose the best grade for the students assignment.
When I first began teaching I did not like the idea or role of a rubric. Now, they are critical.
Why are they critical? For one thing it takes subjectivity away and reduces then the arguments students may have in "how did you grade my assignment", and "your grading is unfair".
The rubric spells out what is expected and what is being graded. It also defines the grade points for each graded component.
Clearly, I see the role of the rubric and a protection for the faculty member.
I really like the point you bring out about the student being able to "self-assess" and "correct" before submitting for grading.
Much like turnitin.com, they have the opportunity to check their work before turning the work in for a grade.
A recipe for a student's success. I use rubrics and explain the rubrics in detail when we review the syllabus. However, rubrics also require accessibility to the instructor.
Alan,
Great description. It's good to point out that they assist the instructor, student and with the assessment process. Thanks for your input.
Rubrics allow several things: (1) they create a formula that enhances the instructor's ability to provide constructive and consistent feedback and grading, (2) they can create a model (when communicated to the students in advance) of expectations for the assignmentand course objectives, and (3) they can provide a valuable tool for outcomes assessment as required by DOE and accrediting bodies.
Nate,
right on! The students and instructor benefit from using rubrics. Thanks!
The role of the rubric is to create consistency in expectations and outcomes. If the rubric is provided early, is self explanatory, and is thorough, the student benefits by knowing the expectations. If the student knows the expectations, it takes away excuses for poor performance.
Erina ,
And they help instructors be more consistent in their assessment. Thanks.
Peter,
Yes, roles. Rubrics help both the students and instructor. Thanks.
Lawrence,
Right. Rubrics help both the students and instructor.
Don’t you mean “roles†of a rubric? It is an excellent tool to assess content objectively of material that would otherwise be subjective. Rubrics also give students clear guidance of what is expected in the delivery of material. It also levels the playing field for students because the students will know the chance of an instructor playing favorites is considerably reduced.
Rubrics provides students notice how an assignment will be graded and breaks down the points into components. Instructors that use rubrics are less likely to have it contested.
