1. Why & How to use Rubrics in Canvas
Rachael Sweeten

2. What
Is a
Rubric?
“A rubric is a scoring tool that explicitly represents the performance expectations for an assignment or piece of work. A rubric divides the assigned work into component parts and provides clear descriptions of the characteristics of the work associated with each component, at varying levels of mastery.”

3. Why Benefits use Rubrics? Accuracy Consistency Speed Impartiality
Communication
Clarification
use
Rubrics?
Accuracy—Well written rubrics will allows two Instructors to arrive at the same grade.
Consistency—Helps Instructor stay focused during long grading sessions.
Speed—Keeps instructor from writing the same comments and explanations over and over again.
Impartiality– Removes many possible bias factors.
Communication—Helps students know in advance how to prioritize criteria and how they will be graded.
Clarification—Helps students understand why they received the exact grade they received.

4. How Started To Get Plan ahead Use a Word Doc first
Go High to Low on rating numbers
To Get
Started
Be sure a rubric matches what you really care about in assignments—or it is useless.
Keep wording simple. Do not hide behind jargon or stiff language.
Don’t use too many ratings.

5. Example Rubrics Class Participation Discussion Rubric Example
WordDoc Template for Term Paper
Canvas Support Template-QM
Example Rubrics & Resources Page
Rubrics
See Sample Class Participation Rubric

6. Format
Viewed in
Canvas

7. Where Are Rubrics In Canvas? Course Navigation Menu Outcomes
“…” button for list view
assignments
Are
Rubrics
In Canvas?

8. Resources Canvas Guides For Canvas What are Rubrics?
How do I manage Rubrics?
How do I add a rubric to an assignment?
How do I Use a Rubric to Grade?
Full List of Canvas Guides on Rubrics
For
Canvas

9. References
Rubrics-Teaching Excellence & Educational Innovation – Carnegie Mellon University
SLCC Online & eLearning Services
Instructure Canvas
&
Links