This post is the follow-up to the one called Top-Down Rubric Design where I explained that there are two approaches to effective rubric design.  The top-down approach is recommended when a teacher or a school has a curriculum framework for the specific

There are two approaches to rubric design: top-down and bottom-up. These concepts could be very useful to learn about before we get to creating a rubric. Even if you are not sure of their meaning, you most likely used the ‘top-down’ design method!  Read on

To follow up on my previous blog post Tips for Rubric Design: yes, I gave you tips to write rubrics, but you may wonder “Where do I start?” Start by defining your criteria. Define Your Criteria Ask yourself these important questions: What

The benefits and advantages of rubrics have been well-documented.  For teachers, rubrics provide a consistent way of assessing students.  Rubrics also help teachers communicate expectations for the quality of the work the students are expected to produce. For students, the rubric clarifies what