Got Rubrics?

1. Got Rubrics?

2. What is a “Good” Rubric? aka Scoring Guide

3. Types of Scoring Guides • Checklists • Rating Scales • Likert-type Rating Scales • Holistic Rubrics • Analytic Rubrics

4. Checklist (U of Pittsburg) Strengths: Argument and Presentation • Clear thesis. • Paper is logical and convincing, i.e., solid reasoning throughout. • Good introduction, i.e., Interesting and anticipates argument. • Good conclusion, i.e., effectively summarizes argument. • Well organized. • Plentiful and well-chosen evidence supports thesis. • Good grasp of key issues. • Addresses all aspects of the question.

5. Rating Scale Argument and Presentation

6. Likert-type Rating Scale (J. Bean, Engaging Ideas) Does your essay have a thesis statement at the end of the first paragraph that answers the assigned questions? No thesis or unclear thesis Clear thesis 0 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Is your thesis supported with strong argumentation and use of significant details taken from the story? Weak argument/lack of details Strong argument/good details 0 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

7. Characteristics of “Good” Rubrics • Aligned with major, complex assignments • Makes clear what is valued in the performance or product • Contains predetermined, measurable criteria • Provides information about the degrees or levels of achievement • They are normed

8. Holistic Rubrics (Irene Clark) • A)Papers: Represent a superior, well-polished, level of writing that satisfied all assignment requirements. • Thesis is thoughtful, considerably clear, and skillfully supported. • Sentences are free of grammatical errors, careless mistakes, and exhibit noticeable variety. • (B)Papers: Represent a commendable level of writing that satisfies all assignment requirements. • Thesis is thoughtful, clear, and well supported. • Sentences are free of major grammatical errors, careless mistakes, and exhibit sufficient variety.

9. Analytic Rubric (Common Core State Standards Writing Rubric, grades 11-12)