Rubric Roulette? Don’t Be Random – Choose or Design Rubrics to Match Learning Objectives or Time Constraints

 

Laurel L. Hester

Tested Studies in Laboratory Teaching, 2016, Volume 37

Abstract

This mini-workshop presented a selection of learning objectives, writing assignments and assignment rubrics used in a non-majors general education course, a majors introductory course, a mixed-majors upper level course and an upper-level majors course. Discussion centered on how assignments and rubrics might vary depending on type of course, specific learning objectives and classroom and grading time constraints. Discussion of assignment structure and rubric effectiveness included debates on the advantages and disadvantages of multiple submissions, use of peer feedback (with same or different rubric) and use of simple vs. detailed grading rubrics. Examples of rubrics presented in this mini-workshop can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/ABLErubrics. This Google Document is editable by anyone with the link, so please consider contributing your own ideas, links, citations and rubrics to this google doc.

Keywords:  grading rubrics, rubrics

Boston University (2015)