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Rubrics to the Rescue

By Melissa D. Henning, M.Ed.

Read this teacher-friendly article for an overview of the rationale for using rubrics and tools and tips for implementing rubrics as an assessment tool in your classroom. You will be able to create and start using rubrics for student assessment within an hour.

What Are Rubrics
Why Use Rubrics?
Rubric Pro and Con
Important Characteristics of Rubrics
Involving Students in Creating Rubrics
Ready Made Rubrics
Create Your Own Rubrics Using Online Tools
Examples of Classroom Projects That Use Rubrics
Sources for Rubrics to the Rescue