Grading Rubrics
I have created a few grading rubrics for student projects, such as papers and power point presentations. Letting students know ahead of time what the grading criteria are helps them to prepare. However, then students expect it every time and I feel it limits my grading ability (because I missed something on the rubric)
It is an attempt to be an objective grader instead of subjective grader. However, is it necessary every time? What are your recommendations? The topic was mentioned in this learning seminar and I found it helpful. Thank you.
Hi ROBERT, Thanks for your post to the forum. I agree that Rubrics are essential for student expectations as well as fair grading. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career.
Susan Polick
I use rubrics when grading all assignments and labs .It gives the students a guide on how to be successful when completing the assignments. It also takes the mystery out of what the instructor is expecting and makes the grading fair for all students.
I also like rubrics. It helps students understand what is expected out of the assignment, it also makes grading the assignment easier.
Hi Eric, Yes, essentially that is what rubrics are. The difference is that they are standardized and shared with our students. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan
Susan Polick
Its easy grading rubrics. All the colors of the cube have to line up, right? No but seriously I had to look up this term. I guess it's something I have always developed subconsciously but never had a word for it. I just called it, "My expectations."
I love rubrics. I give the students the rubric BEFORE doing the assignment so they have a guide. The completed rubric tells them how well they did INCLUDING understanding the expectations. There is room on the bottom for personalized comments and for their response to the comments.
Hi Heather, I try to be specific when creating grading rubrics it is a good idea to include something that says "This rubric is a general guide to what the expectations are for this assignment". Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan
Susan Polick
