1. Developing a Rubric for Assessing Cooperative Learning Activities1

2. The Rubric
A simple chart or spreadsheet which makes grading of projects and processes more objective.
The rubric keeps the grading of process and product true to your actual goals and objectives. 2

3. Components of the Rubric
Specific Objectives (Learner Outcomes)for the Activity
All authentic assessment must be based on a clear set of objectives)
Categories (in the rubric)for Each Objective
Scoring System (for each category – plus a total) 3

4. Sample Rubric For a speech score 1-20 for each category Grading scale attached
Name and Topic
Clarity
Logic
Content
Creativity
Poise and Presentation
Bela / “How to Write Music”
Albert / “Relativity”
Thomas / “The Light Bulb”
Maria / “How to Teach Young Children”
Jean Paul / “Being and Nothingness” 4

5. Using the Rubric Assessing Process Assessing Product Formative use
Summative Use 5