Using Rubrics

Question 1

Rubrics tell you the points possible for each part of an assignment.

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T

Question 2

If you use a rubric, you can grade your assignment before you turn it in.

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T

Question 3

Explain why it is both the teacher’s and student’s responsibility to use a rubric.

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Answers may vary, but should include elements of the following: Students and teachers have the right and responsibility to identify, disclose and discuss how assignments are graded.

Question 4

Sarah has received an A, a B, a C and an F on her last four writing assignments. She does not know how she can improve her grades because she doesn’t understand what she is doing wrong.How might a rubric help Sarah?

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Student answers will vary, but should include elements of the following: Rubrics allow students to monitor their progress by identifying expected criteria and the point values for each of those criteria. Tracking each criteria across assignments helps students identify where they need additional instruction.

Question 5

A rubric is a scoring tool.

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T

Question 6

A teacher can use a rubric to inform students of an assignment’s requirements.

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T

Question 7

Who creates a rubric?a.The studentc.The textbook companyb.The teacherd.All of these

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D

Question 8

What are the point values for this rubric?a.“Example support”c.4,3,2,1b.The information on topic developmentd.None of these

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C

Question 9

Alex knew his teacher wanted the class to use several sources for their Science projects. Alex cited eight sources in his project, but received a C on the assignment. Alex doesn’t understand why his grade is so low.How might a rubric have helped Alex earn a better grade?

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Student answers will vary, but should include elements of the following: Rubrics define quality, identify a teacher’s expectations, allow students to judge their own work and identify what and how areas of an assignment are graded.

Question 10

Students have a right to know how their grades are determined.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

T

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