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Rubric Machine Using Rubrics Contents   1. Introduction 2. How can I use a rubric as an assessment tool? 3. How can I use rubrics as an instructional tool? 4. When should I use rubrics? 5. What should I know about rubrics before using them? 6. What should I expect once I start using a rubric? 7. What are the strengths and limitations of using rubrics? 8. How can rubrics be used to complement traditional forms of evaluation? 9. Do I need a rubric for everything I want to teach? 10. Learning Scenarios: Identifying “what counts” for a lesson or project 11. Learning Scenarios: Providing on-going feedback to students

Welcome to the Rubric Machine. Using Rubrics When should I use rubrics? It is often helpful to use rubrics when: it is important for students to be clear about your expectations concerning a particular project, lesson, assignment. when engaging in project where the underlying concepts or tasks may be particularly complex or elusive to students; rubrics help to define the important components and the expectations for learning for each component. students are asked to assess their own work or the work of others. talking with students about their work; rubrics give both the teacher and the student a common language and place to think about how the work might be improved. evaluating a final project or assignment; the more information a student receives about the level of his or her work, the more he she will learn from it. when it is important to be able to communicate student progress not only to students, but also to parents, administrators, and the community. Next: What should I know about rubrics before using them?