Rubrics are powerful tools in digital learning and offer a clear framework for assessing student work. They are essentially structured grading guides that define specific criteria and performance levels for an assignment. They offer benefits to both staff and students.
For academic staff they:
- communicate expectations
- substantiate the grade given
- provide detailed feedback quickly and effectively
- ensure fair, consistent evaluation by the marking team
For students they:
- demystify the grading process by highlighting what matters most in their work
- offer a scaffold for assignments
- clearly indicate why they have been given a mark and what they can do to improve
In the following video on The benefits of using rubrics created by the Digital Learning Service (DLS) we explore the benefits to you as a tutor.
To support the use of rubrics and other aspects of assessment a video entitled Mastering your assessments: A quick guide to top marks is aimed at students.
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