Rubrics and Vignettes Schools in Maine are charged with meeting the Maine Learning Results. We felt it was important to provide sample assessment tools to assist teachers in evaluating their student's learning. A variety of guidelines, including scoring rubrics, are provided to help educators judge the important features of student performance. Since rubrics describe levels of performance or understanding, they provide important information on what students know and are able to do. Provide students with expectations about what will be assessed, as well as standards that need to be met Increase consistency in the rating of performances, products, and understanding Alert students to where they are in relation to where they need to be Many educators believe in developing assessment tools with, instead of for, their students.
Students can then feel more ownership for and fairness about the evaluation process.
Sample rubrics or scoring criteria for Wild, Wet and Learning Tree activities are interspersed throughout these guides. Vignettes also found throughout the guides describe how some Maine educators have implemented WILD, WET and PLT activities with their students in meaningful ways. In several instances, ideas for activity modifications and extensions are described, and may give you some great ideas for use with your students. How to Use This Handbook 1. Activity Title 2.