Teaching with rubrics: the good, the bad, and the ugly.
College Teaching, January, 2005 by Andrade, Heidi Goodrich
Abstract. This article gives a brief overview of the structure and purposes of rubrics; reviews the benefits of using rubrics as both teaching and grading tools; warns against approaches that limit the effectiveness of rubrics; and urges instructors to take simple steps toward ensuring the validity, reliability, and fairness of their rubrics. Tips for using rubrics with undergraduate and graduate students are also included.
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In earlier articles on instructional rubrics, I reported on my work as a researcher interested in how rubrics might (or might not) support academic achievement (Andrade 2000, 2001; Goodrich 1997). This article is a reflection on my use of instructional rubrics as a teacher. Although the two perspectives are...
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