Assessment Tools in PHE

What is the main purpose of a rubric?

Answer explanation

The main purpose of a rubric is to assess performance!

List the 2 major components of a rubric:

Answer explanation

The 2 main components of a rubric are the: the listed criteria (what students are to demonstrate), and descriptions of performance (levels of success).

What type of rubric is best suited for assessing individual pieces of learning?

• Analytic Rubrics

• Holistic Rubrics

• Developmental Rubrics

What is a benefit of Analytic rubrics to both teachers and students?

Answer explanation

By using an analytic rubric, teachers and students are able to focus in on one component that they are assessing/being assessed on. This can allow for increased focus & smaller details being considered in the overall performance.

True or False: Analytic rubrics are commonly used for summative assessment

Answer explanation

False! Analytic rubrics are used for formative assessment.

Why are Analytic rubrics best suited for formative assessment?

Answer explanation

Nice job! Analytic rubrics are used for formative assessment because they look at smaller, specific pieces of criteria, rather than in it’s entirety.

Why is it important to consider using a minimal amount of points within an analytic rubric? (ie: 4-point rubric, 1-point rubric)

Answer explanation

Too many levels of success can make it difficult to distinguish between them, which can result in confusion for both teacher and student

List 2 pro’s to the 4-point rubric

List 2 con’s to the 4-point rubric

Which of these is NOT an advantage to the 1-point rubric?

• Easy to use for summative assessment

• Allows for written feedback

• Easy to create

• Can be used for self/peer assessment