Scoring Rubrics not Rubiks Cube

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Scoring Rubrics not Rubiks Cube

• David Sacks, Ph.D.
• Teaching and Academic Support Center
• University of Kentucky

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Learning Objectives

• By the end of this presentation participants
  will
• Be able to discuss why scoring rubrics are useful
• Have a couple of sample scoring rubrics
• Learn how to delve into an assignment to figure
  out the necessary components for developing a
  scoring rubric
• Work in small groups of 2-3 people to develop a
  basic scoring rubric

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What is a scoring rubric?
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Why do you need a scoring rubric?

• Writing the same comments
• Only grading papers
• Students make the same mistakes and not
  progressing
• Students uncertain of expectations

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Scoring Rubrics help with.

• Providing feedback
• Consistency in grading
• Communicating expectations
• Student improvement
• Figuring out gaps in expectations

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How do we begin the process of creating a Scoring
Rubric?

• Reflect on the assignment
• List the specific learning objectives of the
  assignment
• Focus on questions 4, 5, and 6
• List may be messy
• Focus on highest performance levels
• Use Post-Its or Word
• Use colors

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How do we begin the process of creating a Scoring
Rubric? (cont.)

• Grouping and Labeling
• Organization, Context, Analysis, Presentation
• These are the dimensions
• Keep labels neutral and clear
• Use one word
• Application
• Place groups on grid and
• Start completing the grid

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Assignment

• Develop a 3 group grid
• Consider importance of groups
• Modify the point allocation
• Take the remaining time to develop a scoring
  rubric for one of your assignments. Feel free to
  work with a partner or two, especially if you
  both teach a similar topic.

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Reference

• Stevens, D. Levi, A. (2005). Introduction to
  rubrics An assessment tool to save grading time,
  convey effective feedback and promote student
  learning. Sterling VA. Stylus.