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We would like to invite the input of elementary educators that have some experience in the use or development of rubrics . Please include your position or role and share some information on how the following questions directly pertain to you.
Questions for consideration (but not limited to):
How have you used a rubric?
Have you ever developed a rubric?
Why use a rubric?
What is the value of the rubric in the context of your classroom?
Dean Shareski
Digital Learning Consultant
Prairie South School Division
How haveHave you used a rubric?
Yes
Have you ever developed a rubric?
Yes
Why use a rubric?
Creates clear understanding for students and teachers in terms of what levels of assessment look like. Encourages feedback loops. Students will present and demonstrate learning and often consultations will allow them to try again.
What is the value of the rubric in the context of your classroom?
Although I'm not currently teaching in the classroom, I've used it in many contextcontexts from developing workshops andto adult education. It's value lies in the clearness and descriptive nature. It assumes that traditional grading on a 100 point scale or even letter grades where - and + are used, unfairly and unrealistically tries to differentiate at too small a scale. Generally 4 point rubrics are most preferrable.
Nicole
Grade Two Teacher
Regina Public School Division
Have you ever used a rubric?
Yes
How have you used a rubric?
I used rubrics quite frequently to assess students' performance based on the objectives of my lesson. I have created many rubrics with the students. We discuss the objectives of the lesson together (before the students start their project) to ensure students' understanding of the expectations.
Why use a rubric?
Rubrics provide an outline of expectations created by both the teacher and the student. A rubric can be created to assess both the process and the product. The children are part of the process and understand what the expectations are before beginning the assignment. As well, students can use rubrics as a tool to develop their abilities.
What is the value of the rubric in the context of your classroom?
In my classroom, we use various forms of assessment, such as portfolios, anecdotal records, participation checklists, self and peer assessments and rubrics. Rubrics are a very valuable assessment tool. Depending on the rubric, it can be re-used for various other activities. The children love creating a rubric together as a class. Rubrics give students a clear understanding of the objectives of a lesson. Since I teach grade two, we usually create rubrics with three or four points.
Questions for consideration (but not limited to):
How have you used a rubric?
Have you ever developed a rubric?
Why use a rubric?
What is the value of the rubric in the context of your classroom?
Dean Shareski
Digital Learning Consultant
Prairie South School Division
How haveHave you used a rubric?
Yes
Have you ever developed a rubric?
Yes
Why use a rubric?
Creates clear understanding for students and teachers in terms of what levels of assessment look like. Encourages feedback loops. Students will present and demonstrate learning and often consultations will allow them to try again.
What is the value of the rubric in the context of your classroom?
Although I'm not currently teaching in the classroom, I've used it in many contextcontexts from developing workshops andto adult education. It's value lies in the clearness and descriptive nature. It assumes that traditional grading on a 100 point scale or even letter grades where - and + are used, unfairly and unrealistically tries to differentiate at too small a scale. Generally 4 point rubrics are most preferrable.
Nicole
Grade Two Teacher
Regina Public School Division
Have you ever used a rubric?
Yes
How have you used a rubric?
I used rubrics quite frequently to assess students' performance based on the objectives of my lesson. I have created many rubrics with the students. We discuss the objectives of the lesson together (before the students start their project) to ensure students' understanding of the expectations.
Why use a rubric?
Rubrics provide an outline of expectations created by both the teacher and the student. A rubric can be created to assess both the process and the product. The children are part of the process and understand what the expectations are before beginning the assignment. As well, students can use rubrics as a tool to develop their abilities.
What is the value of the rubric in the context of your classroom?
In my classroom, we use various forms of assessment, such as portfolios, anecdotal records, participation checklists, self and peer assessments and rubrics. Rubrics are a very valuable assessment tool. Depending on the rubric, it can be re-used for various other activities. The children love creating a rubric together as a class. Rubrics give students a clear understanding of the objectives of a lesson. Since I teach grade two, we usually create rubrics with three or four points.
