The essential parts of a rubric are: a scale, descriptors, criteria, and standards. I think I have the most difficulty with the gauging of the scale to make it fall in line with the point values of A, B, C.... I would like to find out more how faculty use a weighted average approach in designing their scales.
Dale,
The criteria are essential. They do enhance the ability for students to understand the expectations, make the connection with the objectives and measure what you want to measure. Thanks!
Dale,
We learn as we go and as we assess the rubrics during the evaluation process. Keep using rubrics, assessing them and editing them to meet your and your students' needs. Keep in mind they must tie to the learning outcomes.
Jennifer,
I too have created rubrics, and I must admit, they are really lacking, based on what I have learned thus far...:-(
I think a good rubric should include a set of criteria, it also needs a scale that you can trate to, descriptors for a clear understaning of the wording, and standards.
Nagalakshmi ,
You are right. The comments and the feedback within the rubric should help the students improve. Thanks for your input.
A scale, descriptors, criteria, and standards are the main parts of a Rubric.
I believe that the rubric must be specific to assess students work, performance.
The comments in the rubric must also be clear so that the students can evaluate their own work, assignments. This helps them to improve and learn.
Thank you,
Sitara
Gloria,
Good description. Thanks for the concise, yet detailed feedback through this forum.
Thanks again.
The basic parts of a rubric include:
Scale - the points to be assigned. This includes the aspects that are relevant or important and can be weighted differently.
Criteria - describes the conditions that the performance must meet to be successful.
Standards - this specifies how the criteria will be met.
Descriptors - describe the criteria and standards by which performance will be judged.
A quality rubric represents a good fit with tasks and instructional objectives.
Charlene,
Just know you should review the rubrics to make sure the criteria match the assignment and level of assessment you wish to achieve. Thanks!
Muriel,
Yes, the criteria can take some time to word properly and express just as you want to. When you break them down, it may be easier. Thanks for sharing.
The rubrics that I have used have been provided by the school. However, they have encompassed the parts that were given within this portion of the course. The basic parts of a rubric are:
•Scale: used to show the numerical value of the different areas to be assessed;
•Descriptors: gives the student a written description of what will be used to determine if the assignment requirements were met;
•Criteria: the bases for which the student should strive to meet in order to be successful with the assignment.
•Standards: gives the student the clarify logic used to build the rubric
I'd say the specific criteria for the assignment can be broken down into a categories for students to easily understand how well they did. I like to give specific and detailed descriptions on what they've been graded on and where they lost points. Doing this helps them to better improve for future assignments and add more quality to their work.
Ann,
Good overview of the components. Thanks. They all work together to make the rubrics great. Thanks for your input.
The core parts of a basic rubric are:
-a scale this is the point value assigned for scoring.
-descriptors which describe criteria and standards for the assignment
-criteria is the standard that is shared with the student so the student knows what they are being measured by
-standards and this is specifically how the criteria will be met
Grace,
Right on. Thanks for reiterating the parts of the rubric. They are important to remember.
As Jennifer stated, the 4 parts of a rubric are scale, descriptors, criteria and standards.
James,
You must be careful in developing the scale. Make sure it's apparent to the students. Thanks.
Sandra,
Ah, very good description. Thank you. This will help others understand rubrics more completely.
I feel the scale is the best part...especially for online courses (due to limited face to face contact).
