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Rubric

Definition

A rubric is a set of guidelines or criteria used to evaluate or grade a student's work. It provides clear expectations and standards for assessing performance.

Analogy

Think of a rubric as a recipe for success. Just like following a recipe helps you create a delicious dish, following a rubric helps you achieve the desired outcome in your assignments.

Related terms

Criteria: Specific requirements or standards that need to be met in order to fulfill the rubric.

Scoring: The process of assigning points or grades based on the rubric's guidelines.

Feedback: Constructive comments provided by teachers based on the rubric to help students improve their work.

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