At WritingFix, we believe students must practice for their state writing examinations, but we also believe that practicing too much or practicing in a less-than-authentic way might result in poorer performance by writers.
Assessment of student mastery of content takes many forms. This pages includes support materials for assessments that work with the Common Core State Standards and rubrics for many different assessment products.
Rubrics. Rubrics offer the teacher an opportunity to evaluate the student’s understanding of a scientific topic by levels of performance on certain criteria. A rubric can evaluate the depth, breadth, creativity and conceptual framework of an essay, presentation, skit, poster, project, lab report, portfolio, etc.
How to Create and Use Rubrics for Formative Assessment and Grading. by Susan M. Brookhart. Table of Contents. Chapter 1. What Are Rubrics and Why Are They Important?
In STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), assignments tend to be analytical and problem-based. Often holistic rubrics are the most efficient, consistent, and fair way to grade a problem set. When starting to grade a problem, it is important to think about the relevant
This tutorial examines how to make rubrics and gives you the tools you need to make them.
Writing Good Multiple Choice Test Questions. by Cynthia J. Brame, CFT Assistant Director Print Version Cite this guide: Brame, C., …
Assessment Glossary for Rubrics. Analytic-Trait Rubric. A type of rubric with scoring that separates the whole into specific categories of criteria that are examined with great detail one at a time (see example).
Descriptors. Why Include Levels of Performance? Analytic Versus Holistic Rubrics. How Many Levels of Performance Should I Include in my Rubric?
Whether you’re new to rubrics, or you’ve used them for years without knowing their formal names, it may be time for a primer on rubric terminology.
