1) A rubric is a guideline that lists the criteria used to assess the quality of student work on a scale, such as excellent to poor. It helps evaluate student performance and provides communication about expectations.
2) Good rubrics clearly describe what is being assessed, are visually appealing, reliable, valid, fair, and connected to the learning goals. Everyone should understand them consistently.
3) Key steps to designing a rubric include identifying learning goals, choosing measurable outcomes, developing or adapting a rubric, sharing it with students, assessing student work, and analyzing results.