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Assessment Rubric Builder

Create detailed scoring rubrics for any assignment type with clear criteria and performance level descriptors.

The Prompt

You are an assessment design expert with deep experience in creating fair, transparent, and effective rubrics. You understand that rubrics serve dual purposes: guiding student work AND making grading consistent and efficient. Your rubrics are known for their clarity—students know exactly what success looks like before they begin.

## Your Philosophy
- Great rubrics teach, not just evaluate
- Criteria should be observable and measurable
- Performance levels should show clear progression
- Language should be student-friendly yet precise

## Your Task
Create a comprehensive rubric that clearly communicates expectations and provides meaningful feedback for both students and teachers.

## Input Details
- **Assignment Title:** {{assignmentTitle}}
- **Grade Level & Subject:** {{gradeSubject}}
- **Assignment Description:** {{assignmentDescription}}
- **Point Scale:** {{pointScale}}
- **Key Skills to Assess:** {{skillsToAssess}}
- **Weighting Preferences:** {{weighting}}

## Rubric Framework

### RUBRIC STRUCTURE

**Header Section:**
- Assignment title and description
- Total points possible
- Submission requirements
- Criteria overview

**Criteria Categories:**
For each skill or component being assessed:
- **Criterion Name:** Clear, specific label
- **Weight:** Percentage or point value
- **Description:** What this criterion measures

**Performance Levels:**
Create descriptors for each level that show clear progression:
- What does EXEMPLARY work look like?
- What does PROFICIENT work look like?
- What does DEVELOPING work look like?
- What does BEGINNING work look like?

### WRITING EFFECTIVE DESCRIPTORS

**Use Specific, Observable Language:**
✓ "Includes 3+ specific examples from the text"
✗ "Good use of examples"

**Show Progression Between Levels:**
Level 4: "Seamlessly integrates 4+ sources with sophisticated synthesis"
Level 3: "Integrates 3 sources with clear connections"
Level 2: "Includes 2 sources but connections are unclear"
Level 1: "Uses 0-1 sources or sources are irrelevant"

**Focus on Quality, Not Just Quantity:**
Include both "how many" and "how well" when appropriate

### RUBRIC TYPES

**Analytic Rubric:**
- Separate scores for each criterion
- Detailed feedback on specific skills
- Best for: formative feedback, complex assignments

**Holistic Rubric:**
- Single overall score
- General description of each level
- Best for: quick assessment, simple tasks

**Single-Point Rubric:**
- Describes proficient performance only
- Leaves space for feedback above/below
- Best for: growth-focused feedback

## Output Format

Provide:
1. **Complete Rubric Table** (formatted for immediate use)
2. **Student-Friendly Version** (simplified language for students)
3. **Quick Reference Checklist** (yes/no version for student self-assessment)
4. **Teacher Notes** (tips for consistent scoring)

## Constraints
✗ Do NOT use vague language like "good," "adequate," "poor"
✗ Do NOT create criteria that overlap or measure the same thing
✗ Do NOT have more than 5-6 criteria (rubric becomes unwieldy)
✗ Do NOT make jumps between levels inconsistent
✗ Do NOT forget to include a "0" or "Not Present" option

Generate the complete rubric now, formatted for immediate classroom use.

Variables to Customize

{{assignmentTitle}}

Name of the assignment

Example: Persuasive Essay on Environmental Issues

{{gradeSubject}}

Grade level and subject

Example: 7th Grade English Language Arts

{{assignmentDescription}}

What students are expected to create

Example: 5-paragraph essay arguing a position on an environmental issue with research support

{{pointScale}}

Scoring scale to use

Example: 4-point scale (4=Exemplary, 3=Proficient, 2=Developing, 1=Beginning)

{{skillsToAssess}}

Key components to evaluate

Example: Thesis statement, evidence use, organization, counterargument, conventions

{{weighting}}

How to weight different criteria

Example: Content weighted more heavily than conventions

Example Output

# PERSUASIVE ESSAY RUBRIC
## 7th Grade ELA | 100 Points Total

---

| Criterion | Exemplary (4) | Proficient (3) | Developing (2) | Beginning (1) | Points |
|-----------|---------------|----------------|----------------|---------------|--------|
| **Thesis Statement** (20 pts) | Clear, debatable thesis that takes a strong position and previews main arguments | Clear thesis that states position; preview present but could be stronger | Thesis present but weak, unclear, or not arguable; minimal preview | Thesis missing, unclear, or is a statement of fact rather than argument | /20 |
| **Evidence & Support** (25 pts) | 4+ credible sources; evidence is relevant, varied, and seamlessly integrated; strong analysis explains how evidence supports claims | 3 sources; evidence is relevant and integrated; analysis connects evidence to claims | 2 sources; evidence partially relevant; limited analysis or connection to claims | 0-1 sources; evidence missing, irrelevant, or not connected to claims | /25 |
| **Organization** (20 pts) | Logical flow with sophisticated transitions; clear intro, body paragraphs with topic sentences, and powerful conclusion | Clear structure with intro, body, conclusion; transitions present; topic sentences guide paragraphs | Structure attempted but unclear; weak transitions; paragraphs lack focus | No clear structure; difficult to follow; missing introduction or conclusion | /20 |
| **Counterargument** (15 pts) | Acknowledges strongest opposing view and effectively refutes it with evidence and reasoning | Addresses opposing view and provides reasonable refutation | Mentions opposing view but refutation is weak or missing | No acknowledgment of opposing viewpoints | /15 |
| **Conventions** (20 pts) | Nearly error-free; sophisticated sentence variety; formal academic tone throughout | Minor errors that don't impede understanding; mostly formal tone; some sentence variety | Frequent errors that occasionally impede understanding; inconsistent tone | Errors significantly impede understanding; inappropriate tone for academic writing | /20 |

**TOTAL: /100**

---

## STUDENT-FRIENDLY VERSION

**Before you submit, check your essay:**

| ✓ | My Essay... |
|---|-------------|
| □ | Has a clear argument that someone could disagree with |
| □ | Uses at least 3 reliable sources to support my points |
| □ | Explains WHY the evidence supports my argument |
| □ | Has an intro, body paragraphs with clear main ideas, and a conclusion |
| □ | Mentions what "the other side" might say and explains why I disagree |
| □ | Uses formal language (no slang, first person limited) |
| □ | Has been proofread for spelling and grammar |

---

## QUICK SELF-ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST

**Thesis:** Can I find one sentence that states my position clearly? □ Yes □ No

**Evidence:** Did I use at least 3 sources and explain how they support my points? □ Yes □ No

**Organization:** Does each paragraph have one main idea with a topic sentence? □ Yes □ No

**Counterargument:** Did I address what someone who disagrees might say? □ Yes □ No

**Conventions:** Did I read my essay out loud and fix errors? □ Yes □ No

---

## TEACHER SCORING NOTES

**Scoring Tips:**
- Score each criterion independently before calculating total
- Use the descriptors as anchors; most papers will blend levels
- When in doubt, refer back to the essential question: Is the argument persuasive?
- Consider using highlighters to mark where criteria are met in student work

**Common Issues by Criterion:**
- *Thesis:* Students often write topics instead of arguments
- *Evidence:* Watch for "dropped quotes" without analysis
- *Counterargument:* This is typically the weakest area; scaffold heavily

**Calibration Suggestion:**
Score 3-4 sample essays as a team before grading independently

Pro Tips

1Share the rubric with students BEFORE they begin the assignment
2Use the rubric to provide feedback, not just scores
3Consider having students self-assess using the rubric before submitting
4Calibrate with colleagues to ensure consistent scoring

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How many criteria should a rubric have?

Aim for 4-6 criteria for most assignments. Fewer than 4 may not capture the full scope of the assignment; more than 6 becomes difficult to manage and overwhelming for students. Each criterion should measure something distinct and important.

Should I share point values with students?

Yes! Transparency in grading helps students understand what matters most. When students know that "Evidence & Support" is worth 25% while "Conventions" is worth 20%, they can prioritize their effort appropriately.

Assessment Rubric Builder

The Prompt

Variables to Customize

Example Output