Valid rubrics help teachers distinguish the characteristics of a quality performance. If prepared correctly, rubrics also enable consistent scoring among different teachers and across time. The rubric uses highly descriptive language to help teachers recognize the most important and distinctive features at each level of performance, not merely that which is easy to see and evaluate. Publishers Resource Group, Inc.'s Assessment team offers a full array of assessment development services to meet your needs. Understanding Level of Detail Organization Fluency 4 Response addresses the purpose and demonstrates a thorough understanding of the topic.
Response presents specific, relevant, well-elaborated ideas that address the topic.
Response exhibits control of subject matter with virtually no errors. Com-munication of ideas is highly effective. 3 Response addresses the purpose and demonstrates a substantial understanding of the topic. Response presents a number of moderately elaborated ideas that support the topic. Response employs organizational strategies that are generally consistent, with occasional inconsistencies that do no occlude meaning.