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I teach and have taught many computer courses. Even though it is very time consuming, I always create a Rubric to grade a specific assignment in courses like Excel, Word, or Access. By creating a Rubric, it allows me to be fair to all students. I would not look at an assignment and just say, "Oh, that looks good or nice" and assign a grade. I think it is important for each student to receive a fair grade and feedback on their work. This also plays an important role in Assessment data that may be needed for future statistics or to access if the students' are meeting the objectives of the course.
Hi Angela- Here are some resources for creating rubrics:
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Thanks for the info. The term Rubric is fairly new to me. I want to learn how to make one now. Are they similar to standardized competency check-off sheets?
Hi Cathrine- Thanks for your post to the forum. I agree that especially in application assessment, rubrics are essential. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan
Being entrenched in competency based education for quite some time, I have learned that rubrics and skills check sheets are truly the only way that a student can demonstrate competency or mastery in an area. I make it as detailed as possible and I always share the rubric with the students prior to any assignment so that they know what is expected of them.
Hi Jared - This is where rubrics are really valuable, but they need to be very detailed with point values assigned and clear. Also, the students should get the rubric when they get the assignment or project. Susan
Laurie:
That is one of my struggles in assigning grades to projects in my class. In my web design class, I have motivated students by letting them choose their project topics. However, this creates a problem for grading in that they should each have different solutions to the same basic problems. When I give the assignments, I basically just use the assignment sheet as a checklist to see whether they met the requirements.
It has still been a challenge, as my students continue to simply miss parts of the assignment.
Hi Alesha- Thanks for your post to the forum. With spell/grammar chaeck readily available there is just no excuse! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan
I use a number of rubrics for projects to help avoid that "I didn't realize..." thought. I have a number of students that seem to think if they aren't in a writing class, then spelling and grammar don't count. This helps them understand that they ALWAYS count.
Hi Joseph- Thanks for your post to the forum. I really like your idea of using Excel to work with rubrics. Thanks for sharing! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan
Excel works great for rubrics, I make a base
rubric so the class can access it and know what is expected, then duplicate it and edit each students rubric individually. It takes a while to make the first one but it can be used everytime I teach the class, and keep the expectations consistant.
Although... Once you create (or inherit) a great rubric, it makes grading so much more efficient!
Hi Laura- Thanks for your post to the forum! Yes, a "Rubric Fairy" would be wonderful! Oh well.... Best wishes - Susan
I like grading rubrics as I think they are beneficial for the student and the instructor. I just wish they were a little less time consuming to create.
Hi Natalie- Thanks for your post to the forum. Here are two sources for rubrics:
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Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan
I agree rubrics are a wonderful tool especially if the area has any subjectivity. I am always wondering if I have the best tool. Does a subject matter rubric repository exist anywhere to at least get ideas from in creating one specific for your assignment. I hate reinventing the wheel.
HI Amber - Thanks for your post to the forum concerning the use of rubrics - I totally agree!
Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan
Rubrics are especially valuable in artistic fields like interior design, where grading projects can be quite subjective. It ensures students know exactly what is expected as well as ensuring that you grade each student consistently. It also give you documentation should a student wish to "argue" a grade.
HI Rosalie- I absolutely support the use of rubrics to ensure effective grading. Thanks for your post! Susan