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The Saskatchewan guide on rubrics outlines the holistic and the analytical as the two major types of rubrics.
  • A holistic rubric considers the basis of the overall impression the product or performance creates, and the effectiveness of the work as a whole. This type of rubric does not list specific levels of performance and should be chosen when quick judgements need to be made.

  • An analytical rubric is the opposite of a holistic rubric. It breaks down a product or performance into its essential features then describes levels of performance in detail. This type of rubric should be used when you want to provide feedback along several dimensions and want to assess complicated skills. Analytical rubrics can help teachers collect data and target instruction to particular areas that require attention.

There are also other types of rubrics that can be used in assessment:
  • A general rubric contains criteria that can be used across similar performances. General rubrics are those most associated with holistic rubrics because they too tend to provide quick judgements.

  • A task specific rubric is quite simply what it states. The rubric is created for a specific task and you would not be able to use the same rubric across multiple performances. Task specific rubrics are most associated with analytical rubrics because they also provide feedback along several dimensions.





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