What Rubrics Are

from Merriam-Webster: ru·bric: Pronounced: 'rü-brik, -"brik Function: noun Defined: an authoritative rule; especially a rule for conduct of a liturgical service; something under which a thing is classed: c: an explanatory or introductory commentary;an established rule, tradition, or custom
Rubiks Cube Slatta Translation: A rubric is a set of clear standards that
  • informs students of expectations for an assignment and
  • provides the teacher with a fair, consistent set of criteria for assessing performance on the assignment.
    Rubrics come in two flavors:
  • General Impressions Assessment or Holistic Rubrics: based on an overall sense of the assignments quality
  • Category-based Assessment: Based on specific expectations of various assignment elements
  • "Rubric's Cube" is based on the latter model.
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