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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 What should I expect once I start using a rubric? Students will need help learning how to use rubrics effectively. Students will need to understand what a rubric is and what is designed to do up-front. Once they learn how to use a rubric, they are likely to want to use them regularly. Most students aren’t used to receiving (or giving) feedback on their learning as they work through a project. Students will need direct instruction, good models, and lots of practice to learn how to make the most of the feedback they receive from you and others. You may find that the rubrics you create don’t articulate or communicate your expectations for learning as clearly as you had initially hoped. You may need to revise the rubric several times before it captures the important elements of a lesson or subject precisely. Including students in the revision process actually can be a valuable learning experience for students. Next: What are the strengths and limitations of using rubrics?