3rd Edition

Introduction to Rubrics An Assessment Tool to Save Grading Time, Convey Effective Feedback, and Promote Student Learning

160 Pages 5 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

148 Pages 5 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

A concise and updated classic for college instructors, this third edition provides a clear and practical introduction to the principles, purposes, and best practices of rubrics. When used thoughtfully, rubrics save grading time, spark meaningful discussion, and foster independent learning. This book explains how to design effective rubrics, align criteria with learning outcomes, and apply them... Read more

PART I: Rubrics: The Fundamentals  1. What is a rubric?  2. Why use rubrics?  3. How to construct a rubric  4. Grading with rubrics  PART II: Rubrics: Beyond the Fundamentals  5. Rubric construction with students, teaching assistants, and colleagues: Collaborating to learn  6. Ready-made to real: Making rubrics work for you and your students  7. From labs to portfolios to critical thinking: Rubrics meet assessment needs  8. Improving teaching through rubrics: A data-driven path

Biography

Dannelle D. Stevens is Professor Emerita at Portland State University, USA, and the author or co-author of four books replete with research and strategies for faculty to succeed in their essential roles as teachers, writers, and members of an academic community. Nationally and internationally, she has consulted, offered workshops, and coached faculty on assessment practices as well as academic writing.

Molly M. Stevens approaches rubrics from doing research in the technology field for many years as a user experience director. As an evaluator and business leader, she brings a fresh perspective about their value and use in the campus professional schools.