Rubrics
Rubrics are the set of descriptions that tell if a particular performance, or product meets or exceeds what is expected. Rubrics are usually agreed upon before the assignment is made. Some rubrics, for classroom use, are developed by the teacher and student. They may or may not have a grade associated with them.
RUBRIC: http://edweb.sdsu.edu/triton/july/rubrics/Rubrics_for_Web_Lessons
How often have you attempted to grade your students' work only to find that the assessment criteria were vague and the performance behavior was overly subjective? Would you be able to justify the assessment or grade if you had to defend it? The Rubric is an authentic assessment tool which is particularly useful in assessing criteria which are complex and subjective.
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