Designing and using rubrics - ANU Learning and Teaching

Enhance student understanding of what is expected and promote self-evaluation.

Steps to designing an effective rubric with evidence-based best practice guidelines for assessments. Backed up with case studies, resources and inspiration.

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What is a rubric?

Explores the benefits of using a rubric and breaks down its four key elements.

Rubric versus other evaluation tools

Comparing rubrics against checklists, rating scales, and marking guides.

Types of rubrics

Comparing analytic rubrics and holistic rubrics, their common uses and variations.

Elements of rubrics

In depth with the four fundamental elements of a rubric: task description, criteria, performance levels, and descriptors.

Step-by-step guide to rubric design

Follow these five steps to create a rubric.

Recommended practices

Practical suggestions for designing and using rubrics aligned with various stages of the teaching period.

What makes a good rubric?

Two real rubrics, adapted and annotated to illustrate the key components that constitute an effective rubric.

Collection of sample rubrics

A diverse set of skills-based and task-specific rubrics.

Rubrics in Turnitin and additional resources

Further reading and videos on rubrics from ANU and external sources.

Rubrics and assessment redesign in action

Blogs, resources and events to inspire good rubric design and assessment redesign.

Beyond Conventional Assessment Formats

On Monday 6 March, a group of teaching academics came together at CLT to be inspired, by an assessment workshop no less!

Authentic assessment design to promote academic integrity

Maintaining academic integrity against the blooming illegal services remains a formidable challenge for global academic communities.

Group work and assessment

Group work can encompass some of the greatest highs and lows of teaching and the student experience.