Tips in Designing Rubrics
Tips in Designing Rubrics
Adapted from: Baggio, C. (n.d.). Tips for designing rubrics. Retrieved on Apr 17, 2012, from
www.sdst.org/shs/library/powerpoint/rubrics.ppt and Nancy Aller, PhD (2008) Designing Rubrics.
“The more specific your rubric, the
less subjective the assessment.”
Criteria Descriptors
Levels of Performance
Indicators
Holistic Analytical
Excellent Researcher
no apparent historical inaccuracies
can easily tell which sources information
was drawn from
all relevant information is included
Good Researcher
few historical inaccuracies
can tell with difficulty where
information came from
bibliography contains most
relevant information
Poor Researcher
lots of historical inaccuracies
cannot tell from which source
information came
bibliography contains very little
information
10 tips when designing
your rubrics for your
projects….
Use one specific rubric per
alternative assessment and per
different activity as possible.
• Efficient
• Builds recognition of excellence
If using pre-designed rubrics, carefully
consider quality and appropriateness for
your project.
Aim for concise, clear, jargon-free
language