5b: Developing and Using Rubrics and Checklists
In this module, faculty learn how to select a grading tool that aligns best to the assigned task and offers the type of feedback most helpful to students. In addition, the module includes techniques for helping students understand how to use different grading tools to their benefit and helping instructors understand how they might use the data generated from grading tools to inform instruction.
To satisfy the module requirements, faculty must apply at least one technique, such as creating an assignment checklist, having students use a rubric to analyze sample papers, or analyzing rubric data.
This module is one of five modules under ACUE’s unit on Assessing to Inform Instruction and Promote Learning.
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