“How will you grade our oral book reports, Miss Wren?”
“I am going to grade them with each of you! We will develop what is called a rubric. It is a list of items on which you should focus while preparing and presenting your book report.”
“How will we be involved?”
“You will help me make the rubric. What are some of the things you think should be included in your oral report?”
“I think we should have to have audience participation, or else it gets too boring!”
“Good idea, Terry. What else?” The class continued to add to the rubric until there were six aspects on which to focus. “Class, you will also assist me in grading your performance by using the rubric.
By making the rubric and using it to grade yourself, you should do very well.”
“There are no surprises that way!” Lisa shouted.
5. In addition to listing the criteria for what constitutes quality work and having students self-assess, list some additional guidelines for Miss Wren to remember when developing a rubric.
6. Grades, a form of extrinsic reinforcement, can be a source of celebration for Miss Wren’s students or a punishment. To make the most of grades and increase her students’ chances for success, what should Miss Wren keep in mind when grading her students?