What is a Scoring Rubric and how do I use it?

In this article, you will learn what a Scoring Rubric is and how to use it.

What is a Scoring Rubric?

Scoring Rubrics are a consistent way to grade and track past scores from exercises on the platform. They are best used to score assessments with answers that aren’t classed as ‘correct’ or ‘incorrect’, such as a free piece of writing or a video upload. This is because they can be used as a scoring guide to provide a consistent criteria for grading to ensure that users' performances are measured consistently and fairly.

How do I create a Scoring Rubric?

There are two pathways available to create a scoring rubric.

Pathway A:

In the top navigation bar, click Assess, and select Scoring Rubrics.

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Click Actions, then select Add Scoring Rubric.

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Pathway B:

In the top navigation bar, click the + icon, select Assessment, then select Scoring Rubric.

Go through the creator:

Step 1: Complete the overview of the scoring rubric.

• Fill in the title/question of the scoring rubric.

• Add any additional information in the description.

• Click Next, add questions.

Step 2: Fill in the scoring points of the rubric.

• Fill in each topic area (what is being assessed).

• Fill in the quality level (grades).

• Fill in the description for each topic area (the assessment criteria).

• You can decide whether you want the calculation of the scores to be automatic or manual - Tailor the table to your liking.

• Click Settings.

Step 3: Choose your settings.

• Decide if a description of each score is shown to help users improve their scores.

• Choose who you want to notify when a user completes the scoring.

• Click Preview.

Step 4: Finalise the scoring rubric.

• Have a look at the preview.

• Make any final changes needed.

• Once you’re happy with the results, click Submit.

You’ll receive a screen confirming the creation of the scoring rubric or the creator will close.