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Understanding Rubrics in Higher Education

 A rubric is a scoring tool that outlines criteria and standards for evaluating academic work, helping to ensure consistency and transparency in assessments.

Glossary Terms
Term
Description
Rubric

A framework for assessing student work based on defined performance levels.

Analytic Rubric

Breaks down performance into multiple components with individual scores.

Holistic Rubric

Assigns an overall score based on overall performance.

Assessment Criteria

Benchmarks that guide how performance is judged.

Why It Matters

Rubrics support fair grading, improve feedback quality, and align assessments with learning outcomes and accreditation standards.