What are rubrics? Why do we need to use them? How to develop them and use them in Blackboard.

1. RUBRICS

2. What is a Rubric?
• Grading Instrument
• List of Expectations
• Descriptive Assessment
• Informs Learners about the
Evaluation Process

3. Why Do You Need a Rubric?
✓ Minimizes Subjectivity
✓ Informs the Learners
✓ Provides a Self-Assessment for the
Learner (why did I get the grade I
got)
✓ Minimizes Instructor Comments

4. Types of Rubrics
• Course
• Presentation
• Assignments
• Discussion Board
• Portfolio

5. Key Steps
1. Identify the Purpose
2. Identify the Criteria to be Evaluated
3. Determine the Levels of Assessment
4. Test the Rubric

6. Samples of Rubrics
Here is a collection of rubric samples for
almost any type of assignment or activity. The
rubrics below were developed by faculty at the
University of Idaho and other institutions.
You may adapt these rubrics to your needs:
http://www.webpages.uidaho.edu/bblearnhelp/i
nstructor-help/assessments-&-grades/grade-
submissions/rubrics/sample-rubrics.html

7. Create a Rubric in Blackboard
1. Go to Control Panel —> Course Tools —>
Rubrics
2. Click “Create Rubric”
3. Develop Criteria and Levels of Achievement
4. Apply the rubric to discussion board or an
assignment