After learning more about the purposes and roles of rubrics, I’ve realized they work best when they are treated as part of the learning process, not just the grading process. Best practices: I plan to write the rubric at the same time I design the assignment so the criteria directly match the learning objectives. I will also give students the rubric before they begin their work and review it with them so expectations are clear. Using simple, student-friendly language instead of technical wording helps students actually use the rubric instead of ignoring it. Action plans: I want students to use… >>>
