The document discusses the importance of rubrics in college education, highlighting their role as scoring tools that clarify assignment expectations to save grading time and enhance feedback. It presents a case study of a faculty member named Farah, who faces challenges due to the lack of rubrics, ultimately demonstrating the benefits of structured assignments and clear grading criteria. Additionally, it provides resources and strategies for creating effective rubrics to improve teaching and learning outcomes.

1. Rubrics for College The Easy Steps Way™Susan Lieberman

2. ProgramLet’s go to the Opera!Objectives of rubricsPreparation of assignmentsElements of rubricsResourcesApplication – Draft a rubricRubrics for College2

3. But first “What is a rubric???”Rubric derives from ruber,the Latin word for redIn medieval times, legal instructions were written in red and rubric meant something that authoritatively instructed people (Wiggins, p154)“A rubric is a scoring tool that lays out specific expectations for an assignment” (Stevens & Levi, p3)Rubrics for College3

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5. Types of rubricChoose from many types This presentation focuses on one type of rubricEasy to markMore objectiveBased on a grid systemCriteria along one axisNumerical scores along other axisRubrics for College5

6. Farah’s Teaching ChallengeFarah was a new faculty member teaching two different courses that changed each semesterOther teachers would say to her, “Farah, use a rubric. It will make your life easier.” But when would she ever find the time to create the rubric? Rubrics for College6

7. Farah’s Challenge 2Students asked “Miss, where’s the rubric?” & were upset when there was no rubricAnd because no rubric, Farah had to spend extratime explaining the assignment to studentsAnd Farah had to spend extra time marking the assignments And, after handing out the marked assignments, Farah had to spend extra time justifying her assessments.Rubrics for College7

8. Farah’s Challenge 3Farah works hard preparing her courses & wants to explore more online resources, but time is always chasing herShe wishes that she could tap into useful resources more quickly – both using and sharing resourcesShe needs an “all-in-one” rubric resourceFinally, a colleague told her to visit a lens at Squidoo solely devoted to Rubrics for College She said to herself, “This is it! I will visit this lens do something for ME finally!”Rubrics for College8

9. Objectives – What does Farah want to achieve through use of rubrics?Save grading timeConvey effective feedbackPromote student learningAnd….Reduce hassles!!!!!Minimize marking complaintsPrepare better assignmentsProvide more perceived objectivityGive transparency and consistency in markingRubrics for College9OPERA

10. You need a good rubric!But first, you need a good assignment!The next slides examine the design of a good assignmentRubrics for College10

11. Sample Assignment Farah turns to her students and says “Oh, your final assignment is due in 2 weeks. Write an essay on “The Life of a Bat” and prepare a 10 minute presentation”Rubrics for College11

12. What do you think of this assignment?Rubrics for College12

13. Prepare an adequate assignmentWrittenDetailedRelevantContent-driven (to be explained …)Rubrics for College13OPERA

14. Written & DetailedWhy?Rubrics for College142 marks off for presentation? At least 12 font Times New Roman & 1 inch borders – like, how would I know that?!I’m sure I told them all the requirements – I think?!

15. RelevantRubrics for College15This is a n anthropology class –just what am I supposed to say about the life cycle of a bat?

16. Content of an assignmentC ontextO bjectivesN umbersT imelinesE xpectationsN ormsT opographyRubrics for College16

17. ContextHow does assignment fit into Course?Course name Anthropology 100Assignment titleThe Lifecycle of a BatSummaryThis assignment will demonstrate your understanding of … Rubrics for College17

18. Objectives of assignmentWhy do this assignment?Define assignment objectivesRefer to course outline objectivesKnowledge, Skills, Attitude“Rule”Whatever is shown as assignment objective must have some grade assigned Whatever has a grade assigned must be listed as an objectiveRubrics for College18

19. NumbersHow many marks is assignment worth?How much of final course mark is represented by this assignment?How much is each objective worth?If a student “meets expectations”, how much is this worth?What are mark penalties for non-compliance?Rubrics for College19

20. TimelinesWhen is assignment due?Late penalties?Last date to hand in?Progress report dates?Rubrics for College20

21. ExpectationsIdentify & articulate instructionsContent expectations – eg …Perform & record an experiment Select and analyze an articlePrepare a grant proposal Write a one-act playProcess expectations – eg …Group and/or individual?Use of resourcesPresentation standardsProgress reports?Rubrics for College21

22. NormsConvey level of expectation

23. What is the average targeted mark?

24. 65%, 70%, 75% …

25. Use this mark for the “meets expectation” level of the assessmentRubrics for College22

26. TopographyAssignment should map out the instructions and expectations in a logical & descriptive wayRubrics for College23

27. AssignmentsAssignmentsWritten, detailed, relevantCONTENT – driven“A successful rubric begins with a well-drafted assignment”Rubrics for College24

28. Elements of a RubricE lements of a RubricRowsColumnsCell descriptionsWhat do each represent?Rubrics for College25OPERA

29. Elements of a Rubric The “Awesome” OSM ApproachO bjectivesRow headings CriteriaS tandardsColumn headingsLevels of achievementM easurementCell descriptionsAchievement differentiationGrade assignmentRubrics for College26

30. Objectives/Criteria (Rows)Recall assignment objectives Connect each to an assessment criterion Specific, measurable and action-orientedLearning objective  assessment criterionEg Assignment objective requires student to analyze practical situationRubric Criterion (row heading) - “Application of theory to facts”Eg Rubric criterion assesses correct grammar, spelling, organization …Assignment objective – Student will prepare a written summary demonstrating good grammar, spelling and organizationRubrics for College27

31. Standards (Columns)Determine number of proficiency levelsTotal of all “meets expectation” grades should produce approximate average mark Generally, three or four levels work wellHighest level (Excellent/ Exceeds expectation/ Expert/ Professional)Next level (Good/ Meets expectation/ Proficient/ Adequate)Lower level (Satisfactory/ Needs some improvement/ Developing/ Needs worksLowest level (Weak/ Needs much improvement/ Novice/ You’re fired!Rubrics for College28

32. Measurement (Cells)Select measurement tool for each criteria Decide how to measure proficiency for that criteria Quality(How well was the task done?)Eg Did the student connect the theory to the facts?Quantity (How many of the tasks were done?)Eg Were all the instructions followed?Frequency(How often was the task done?)Eg How frequently were grammatical/spelling errors made?*Consequence (What is effect of the work done?)Eg Did the presentation hold the attention of the class?Rubrics for College29

33. “Extra”Farah likes to provide her students with lots of comments pointing out to them where additional work is neededA chart summarizing common weaknesses is usefulShe marks applicable pointsThey use as a completion checklistExample appears on Slides 4 & 26Rubrics for College30

34. Special SituationGroup RubricsConcerns?Is each member contributing?Free-loaders?How to apportion marks?Reliable feed-back about group dynamic?Has there been intimidation?Has each member tackled all aspects?Rubrics for College31

35. Groups - SuggestionsMembers assign group roles at outset and monitorMembers each submit rough workPeer assessmentsCompulsory or voluntarySubmit process description (who did what %)Organization, research, writing, presentation …Progress report(s)Written submissions describing group problems within a tight timeframe Rubrics for College32

36. Resources about … Farah asks where she can find useful resources aboutTypes of rubricsMethods to create rubricsTheory of rubricsSamplesRubrics for College33OPERA

37. Creating & Sharing Rubric ResourcesSquidoo Lens (http://www.squidoo.com/TeachCollege2 )“Reduce Hassles, Teach Smarter – Rubrics for College” Delicious bookmarks (http://delicious.com/srl18/rubrics )Tagged bookmarks which relate to rubricsRubiStar: (http://rubistar.4teachers.org ) Helps the teacher who wants to use rubrics, but does not have time to develop them from scratchProvides template rubrics that can … be printed and used for many typical projects and research assignments.” iRubric (http://www.rcampus.com/indexrubric.cfm )Site for free development and sharing of rubricsPublic gallery, how-to videos and building toolsRubrics for College34

38. Rubric TemplateRubrics for College35OK to reduce/increase/ rename standards