Developing and Using Rubrics
for Alternative Assessment
Explore the process of creating and applying rubrics to evaluate
alternative assessment methods, such as projects, portfolios, and
presentations.
Defining Rubric Criteria
1 Identify Key 2 Establish 3 Assign Point Values
Objectives Performance Levels
Determine the Weight the importance
essential skills and Specify the criteria for of each criteria for the
knowledge to be exceeding, meeting, overall assessment.
assessed. and falling short of
expectations.
Designing Rubric Structure
Analytic Rubrics Holistic Rubrics Hybrid Rubrics
Evaluate specific Assess the overall Combine analytic and
components independently performance as a whole holistic approaches
Provide detailed feedback Offer a single score or rating Assess key components and
on strengths and overall quality
weaknesses
Collaborating on Rubric Development
1 Gather Input
Involve students, peers, and experts to define meaningful criteria.
2 Pilot and Refine
Test the rubric, gather feedback, and make necessary adjustments.
3 Share and Train
Educate stakeholders on the rubric's purpose and application.
Applying Rubrics for Scoring
Objective Scoring Consistent Scoring
Focus on observable evidence aligned with Establish clear guidelines and train raters
the rubric criteria. to ensure reliability.
Transparent Scoring Reflective Scoring
Share the rubric with students and provide Use the process to identify areas for
feedback based on it. improvement in teaching and assessment.
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Rubrics
Student Feedback Data Analysis Peer Review
Gather insights on the clarity Review assessment results to Collaborate with colleagues
and usefulness of the rubric. identify trends and areas for to refine the rubric and its
improvement. application.
Integrating Rubrics into Instruction
Explicit Instruction Guided Practice Independent
Application
Model the use of the rubric
Introduce the rubric and and provide feedback to Encourage students to use
discuss its purpose and students. the rubric to self-assess
criteria. their work.
Leveraging Rubrics for Feedback and
Growth
Formative Feedback Use rubrics to provide ongoing, constructive
feedback to students.
Summative Evaluation Utilize rubrics to assess final products and
assign grades or scores.
Student Reflection Encourage students to use rubrics to reflect
on their learning and progress.
Continuous Improvement Analyze rubric data to identify areas for
instructional enhancement.
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