For example, a rubric for an essay might tell students that their work will be judged on purpose, organization, details, voice, and mechanics. A good rubric also describes levels of quality for each of the criteria, usually on a point scale. When students use rubrics regularly to judge their own work, they begin to accept more responsibility for the end product and produce higher levels of work.
Rubrics make grading criteria known to students and parents.
This clearly shows the student what is expected, and how it will be evaluated. To view rubric construction tools, click on the link to the right of the rubric type. No content can be reproduced without prior permission from district. This website was produced by a Mount Si High School graduate.