Assessment methods based as closely as possible to real world experiences are called authentic assessment. Originally these were restricted to internship and apprenticeship experiences but have been expanded to the arts and other performances. The student is observed in action and the instructor provides feedback (direction). Now authentic assessment is being applied to all areas of the curriculum.
Real world experiences or simulations are normally complex and multi-faceted. A system is needed to analyze the complexities and to create clear criteria for student performance or their creation of a product. When provided with the assignment, a rubric establishes expectations. It is an authentic assessment tool which is growing in popularity due to its useful in assessing complex and subjective criteria.
Advantages of using rubrics in assessment include:
- allowing assessment to be objective and consistent
- allowing the instructor to clarify his/her criteria in specific terms
- clearly showing the student how their work will be evaluated and what is expected
- providing useful feedback regarding the effectiveness of the instruction
- provide benchmarks against which to measure and document progress
The common features rubrics share include:
- delineation of primary traits of performances and products
- descriptions of various levels of performance or of product quality
- a range for rating performance
Examples
Six Rubrics: Research Paper, Portfolio, Reflective Essay, Lab Report, Oral Presentation, General
http://www.winona.edu/AIR/resourcelinks/Science_Rubrics.pdf
Research Paper
http://www.winona.edu/air/resourcelinks/research%20paper%20rubric.pdf
http://rubrics.kon.org/rubric-undergraduate-research-outcomes.html
Full Course Assessment Rubric: RED 3012 Assessment Matrix
Rubric Primer
Rubric Template
Holistic vs Analytic Rubrics
Weighted Rubrics
Digital Video Project Rubric:
http://edtech.guhsd.net/video/vidrubric.pdf
http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/videorubric.html
http://www.utexas.edu/academic/diia/dms/faculty/assessment/rubrics/JarmonRubric.pdf
Rubric Websites
Automating Authentic Assessments with Rubrics
http://stone.web.brevard.k12.fl.us/html/comprubric.html
Rubrics and Evaluation Resources (includes downloadable templates)
http://www.ncsu.edu/midlink/ho.html
Rubrics and Online Surveys
http://www.nova.edu/~burmeist/rubrics.html
Rubrics: Your Source for Information about Music Rubrics
http://www.music.miami.edu/assessment/rubrics.html
A List of Sample Rubrics Found on the Web
http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~jmorris/rubric.htm
Creating a Rubric for a Specific Task
http://edweb.sdsu.edu/webquest/rubrics/rubrics.html
Weighted Rubrics
http://www.teachervision.fen.com/page/4525.html?detoured=1
Collaboration Rubric
http://edweb.sdsu.edu/triton/tidepoolunit/Rubrics/collrubric.html
Guidelines for Rubric Development
http://edweb.sdsu.edu/triton/july/rubrics/Rubric_Guidelines.html
General Rubrics Template
http://edweb.sdsu.edu/triton/july/rubrics/Rubric_Template.html
Using Rubrics for University Learning Outcomes
http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/intech/rubrics.htm
Using Rubrics
http://members.tripod.com/~ozpk/01rubric
Introduction to Scoring Rubrics
http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/assess.html
Sample Rubrics for Course Assessment; Class Participation; Research Papers and Group Presentations
http://www.arp.sprnet.org/inserv/eval5.htm#User
Creating Rubrics
http://www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-4521.html
Teachnology: The Online Teacher Resource- collection on rubric generators
http://www.teach-nology.com/web_tools/rubrics/
Rubrics 4 Teachers: Extensive Guide to Educational Rubrics
http://www.rubrics4teachers.com/
Rubistar: Online tool to help teachers create rubrics
http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php
Lesson Assessment Rubric- template based on Ohio SchoolNet
http://www.uc.edu/certitest/rubric/rubric.htm
Jon Mueller's Authentic Assessment Toolbox
http://jonathan.mueller.faculty.noctrl.edu/toolbox/rubrics.htm
Sample Rubrics
Sample Presentation Rubrics
http://www.yorkville.k12.il.us/webquests/webqmadding/presentationrubric.html
http://www.glenbrook.k12.il.us/gbssci/phys/projects/yep/endoyrub/presrub.html
Sample Literature Review Rubric
http://edweb.sdsu.edu/Courses/Ed690DR/grading/literaturereviewrubrique.html
Sample Reflection Journal Rubric
http://www.catholic-forum.com/churches/cathteach/
outcomes_rubric_reflection_journal.html
Sample Project Proposal Rubric
http://www.glenbrook.k12.il.us/gbssci/phys/projects/yep/endoyrub/proprub.html
Sample Project Results Report Rubric
http://www.glenbrook.k12.il.us/gbssci/phys/projects/yep/endoyrub/resdirub.html
Sample Interview Paper Rubric
http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/score/actbank/interview.html
Sample Essay Rubric
http://www.catholic-forum.com/churches/cathteach/assess_essayrubric.htm
Sample Persuasive Essay Rubric
http://www.catholic-forum.com/churches/cathteach/
outcomes_persuasive_essay_rubric.html
Sample Metaphoric Poem Rubric
http://www.catholic-forum.com/churches/cathteach/
outcomes_METAPHORIC_POEMSrubric_proforma.html
Rubrics for Web Lessons
http://edweb.sdsu.edu/webquest/rubrics/weblessons.htm
Example Rubric Template from presentation Creating Library Research Assignments
http://www.rwc.uc.edu/library/Library_Faculty_Development_Workshop_Rubric.doc
http://www.uc.edu/certitest/rubric/rubric.htm
