Checklists and Rubrics

Checklists and Rubrics

Assessment Tools Give students the opportunity to

understand expectations for being successful

Turn this….. Into this….

Checklists

"can do–can't do" and "done–not done”

Less informative than rubrics

Use Checklists:

to record observed performance for self-assessment to keep track of progress over time to help students fulfill task

requirements

Advantages and DisadvantagesAdvantages Easy to construct and

use Align closely with tasks Effective for self and

peer assessment Self-monitor progress Useful for sharing

information

Disadvantages Provide limited

information Don’t indicate quality

Examples

Creating a Checklist

Identify parts of a specific task other requirements associated with it

Create columns for tasks areas for marking yes and no; or check

boxes

Tips for Creating Checklists

Create during the planning process Share with students with the initial

assignment

Tools and Tips for Creating Checklists

PBL Checklists ~ keeps students on track and allows them to take responsibility for their own learning through peer- and self-evaluation

CARLA’s Virtual Assessment Center ~ research and discussion on using checklists and rubrics as part of the evaluation process

The Essentials of Language Teaching ~ discusses alternative assessment

Self Assessment Checklists for Teachers ~ from Scholastic.com

What is a Rubric?

A scoring tool that lays out the specific expectations for an assignment, providing a detailed description of what constitutes acceptable or unacceptable levels of performance. (Stevens & Levi, 2005).

Why Use Rubrics? Assists teachers in explaining grades

Students understand the evaluation process Helps with explanation of

expectations Clearly defines what a good product is

Makes the grading process consistent and fair

Helps students evaluate their own and each other’s work

The Importance of Using Rubrics

Teachers can: increase the

quality instruction reuse rubrics for

various activities

Students have: explicit guidelines

for expectations a tool to develop

their abilities

**Create rubrics along with the planning process**

Creating Rubrics

Determine the concepts to be taught. Choose the criteria to be evaluated;

Name the evidence to be produced Develop a grid

Place the concepts and criteria

Fiction Writing Rubric4 3 2 1

PLOT: "What" and "Why"

Both plot parts are fully

developed.

One of the plot parts is fully

developed and the less

developed part is at least

addressed.

Both plot parts are addressed but not fully developed.

Neither plot parts are fully

developed.

SETTING: "When" and

"Where"

CHARACTERS "Who"

Described by behavior,

appearance, personality,

and character traits.

Types of Rubrics

Analytic vs. Holistic Rubrics Analytic rubrics identify and assess

components of a finished product Holistic rubrics assess student work

as a whole

What is Worth Grading?

• Following directions• Understanding of material• Proper references to texts, other resources• Organization• Quality of data• Grammar and mechanics• Writing style• Creativity

Developing the Scoring Scales

• Two to five point scale for components

5 Top quality; original thinking4 Good quality; some original thinking3 Acceptable quality; not much original thinking2 Questionable quality; not much thinking1 Turned in on time

Possible Labels for the Scales

• Exemplary, proficient, marginal, unacceptable• Advanced, intermediate high, intermediate,

novice• Distinguished, proficient, intermediate, novice• Accomplished, average, developing, beginning• Outstanding, very good, good, poor,

unsatisfactory• A, B, C, D, F• Satisfactory, unsatisfactory

Tools and Tips for Creating Rubrics Rubistar ~ a free tool to help teachers make rubrics Teach-nology ~ allow teachers to make grading rubrics

by filling out forms Recipes4Success ~ create your own customized rubrics

based on common classroom learning goals Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators ~ an excellent

resource for assessment and rubric information Tips for Choosing Rubrics ~ from Chicago Public Schools