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Rubrics in the Classroom


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Why Rubrics?

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Why Rubrics? Think of the word "rubric" as a verb, it is the action of telling a performer (learner) tips to improve their performance/product. It becomes a noun when one creates a document that records the tips. The document maybe formatted as a grid or a list of indicators. Both representing the necessary elements of each stage of competency (very proficient to not yet proficient).

Ask yourself these questions.

Do you agree that…
    if students have a clear understanding of the standards and expectations, their potential for success might be greater?

    if teachers had a tool for communicating specific and immediate feedback, effectively and efficiently, there would be a greater probability for it?

    if students are to become self-reliant, self-directed, self-assessing learners they must have the opportunity to practice self-reliance, self-assessment and self-direction?

    if parents understood their child's growth and progress in clear terms, they might assume a greater role in their child's learning?

    if administrators and board members were provided multifaceted assessments of student learning, they might be better prepared to develop and monitor school policies and practices?

If you answered yes to any of the questions, then you may want to consider designing a rubric document to help you achieve these statements.

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Use of materials from this web site are provided to assist in the process of improving the quality of education everywhere. Therefore, you may use these materials freely, as is, if you are a full-time teacher or administrator for work within a school district. For all other uses, in part or whole, permission must be granted by the author.


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