Understanding Analytic Rubrics

Ellen Watson discusses creating analytic rubrics, focusing on criteria, leveling, and descriptions. She explains how to align rubrics with learning outcomes and grade reflections. The video covers using ranges, avoiding half marks, and ensuring students meet assignment requirements.

What is the primary focus of an analytic rubric?

• To provide a single score for an assignment

• To list criteria and levels of performance

• To evaluate only grammar and spelling

• To assess creativity in assignments

What should the criteria in an analytic rubric relate to?

• The instructor's personal preferences

• The length of the assignment

• The assessment description and learning outcomes

• The student's previous performance

Why does the instructor include learning outcomes in the rubric criteria?

• To reduce the number of criteria

• To make grading easier

• To ensure students understand course expectations

• To confuse students

What is the purpose of separating assignment requirements from learning outcomes in grading?

• To make the rubric more complex

• To focus on course outcomes as the main goal

• To reduce the total marks available

• To give more weight to assignment requirements

What is the first step in writing rubric descriptions according to the video?

• Start with the excellent category

• Begin with the satisfactory category

• Focus on the good category

• Write the failure category first

What tool is recommended for enhancing rubric vocabulary?

• Grammar Checker

• AAC Rubric Wordsmith

• Rubric Generator

• Online Thesaurus

Why are grading ranges used in rubrics?

• To simplify the rubric

• To ensure all students pass

• To make grading more subjective

• To avoid giving half marks

What is emphasized as more important than meeting assignment requirements?

• Achieving learning outcomes

• Using correct grammar

• Submitting on time

• Meeting the word count

What should students do if they have questions about creating an analytic rubric?

• Ask their classmates

• Contact the Center for Teaching and Learning

• Search online for answers

• Ignore the rubric