Scoring Rubrics in the Classroom: Using Performance Criteria for Assessing and Improving Student Performance

by Judith A. Arter, Jay McTighe, Judith A Arter

Book Overview

A practical guide to more effective assessment for improved student learning

Learn how to be more consistent in judging student performance, and help your students become more effective at assessing their own learning This book offers a practical approach to assessing challenging but necessary performance tasks, like creative writing, "real-world" research projects, and cooperative group activities.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761975756
• ISBN13: 9780761975755
• Release Date: September 2000
• Publisher: Corwin Publishers
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.1" x 10.1"

Customer Reviews

Great Book for Professors Interested in Grading Objectively!

Although one can never be truly objective, this book is a good step in the right direction. It explains what rubrics are, the theory behind them, and testimonials as to how they can be used. Many science professors use rubrics, but few arts faculty are aware that such cut and dried schemes can be useful to them. Interestingly, if you are instructing adults (e.g. post-secondary), rubrics not only assist the instructor in grading, but also the student in understanding what your expectations are. If you suffer from grade challenges or suggestions that your syllabi are too vague, this book may be helpful to you. It will help you understand why you should use rubrics, but, more importantly, it will help you work through the phases of creating them for your classes.