Just what is a rubric?

Minor problem/1st offense Type of System Primary Colored Cards Names on Board Less Acceptable to Green Card = Okay/Acceptable Yellow Card = Minor problem/1st offense Red Card = Major problem/or 2nd offense No name on board = Okay/Acceptable 1st offense = Name on board 2nd offense = Check mark by name More offenses = More checks Behavioral Assessment System Formats

Definition of a rubric. . . A scoring tool that lists the criteria for a piece of work or 'what counts.' For example, a rubric for an essay might tell students that their work will be judged on purpose, organization, details, voice, and mechanics. For example, a rubric might allow students to judge themselves on a piece of work or their behavior, work ethic, and collaboration.

Why use rubrics? They help students and teachers define "quality." When students use rubrics regularly to judge their own work, they begin to accept more responsibility for the end product. It cuts down on the "am I done yet?" questions. Rubrics reduce the time teachers spend grading student work and makes it easier for teachers to explain to students why they got the grade they did and what they can do to improve.

Know Expectations If students can read a rubric, they know what is expected of them. If students can read a rubric, they can better reach what is expected of them. If students can read a rubric, they know what has to be done. If students can read a rubric, they get feedback on skill areas. If students can read a rubric, they can recognize and address their strengths and weaknesses.

How do rubrics help the student and teacher? Rubrics provide a way for a student and a teacher to measure the quality work—whether an assignment or classroom behavior. When a student's assessment and a teacher's assessment don't agree, they can schedule a conference to let both the student and teacher explain the scoring.

Our rubric Today, you are going to learn how to use a rubric to assess yourself. I will also use the same rubric to assess you. We will meet to discuss any areas that we differ on. Remember, this is not to be punitive. IT’S A LEARNING TOOL THAT ALLOWS YOU TO REFLECT ON YOU!

Self Evaluation Rubric Student's Name:   Class: Categories 4 3 2 1 Score Participation I participate in classroom activities and discussions without being asked. I participate in classroom activities and discussions when asked. I participate in classroom activities and discussions only when the request involves some strong urging. I refuse to engage in classroom activities and discussions. Behavior I follow classroom and school rules without being reminded or cued. I follow classroom and school rules when reminded or cued. I follow classroom and school rules only when required to do so or when the request involves strong urging. I refuse to follow classroom and school rules. Work Ethic Until my assignment is complete, I am able to stay on task during class; I am also punctual or early turning in required assignments. I am usually able to stay on task during class, and turn in required assignments on time. I have difficulty staying on task during class, and I am usually late turning in assignments or turn in incomplete assignments. I usually waste most of class time and rarely turn my assignments in on time, if at all. Working in Groups I am able to lead a group to ensure that all members are able to understand and complete tasks. I work well with a group and help complete the tasks. I work with a group, but rarely contribute. I refuse to work with a group. Overall Score: