Rubrics give the criteria by which an assignment should be graded.

It tell the student

what counts and scores are earned based on a
criteria stated in the rubric. It is the grading scale
of a performance based assessment. A grading
rubric has 3 components:
Scoring criteria
Levels of achievement
Descriptors

Steps to implement a Grading Rubric

Create the grading rubric according to
the assignment, what is expected from the
students and the points available for
each category of expectations.
Introduce grading rubric to the students
using scaffolding.
Model good and poor examples of how
to use the grading rubric, the levels of
quality.
Provide opportunities for students to
practice and assess themselves.
Students are ready to use the grading
rubric.
Monica Martinez

Who can benefit from a Grading Rubric?

Research shows that they are beneficial to students
with:

Learning Disabilities

Emotional Behaviors

But not only students with disabilities, they are also

helpful to English Language Learners, and Students in
General Education Classrooms and even Physical Education.
Every child benefits from Grading Rubrics!

Reference
Jackson, C. W., & Larkin, M. J. (2002). Teaching Students to Use Grading Rubrics. TEACHING
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Block, M. E., Lieberman, L. J., & Connor-Kuntz, F. (1998). Authentic Assessment in Adapted Physical
Education. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 69(3), 48-55.
Shepherd, C. M., & Mullane, A. M. (2011). Rubrics: The Key To Fairness In Performance Based
Assessments. Journal of College Teaching & Learning (TLC) TLC, 5(9).