Rubrics: A Handbook for Construction and Use

by Germaine L. Taggart (Editor), Sandra J. Phifer (Editor), Judy A. Nixon (Editor), Marilyn Wood (Editor)

Overview

What is a rubric? How can I implement them as evaluation tools? How can I make better use of my existing rubrics? This bestseller answers these questions, providing you with all the necessary information to apply rubrics_from the classroom to the administrative office. Each chapter stands alone as a practical reference guide. The authors cover curriculum evaluation, student input into rubrics, cross-curricular approaches, rubric categories, specialty rubrics, and teacher evaluation. Easily adaptable samples, as well as plenty of descriptive scenarios, will give educators the information and confidence they need to create, utilize, and evaluate rubrics.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781461653899
Publisher:	R&L Education
Publication date:	03/28/1999
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	152
File size:	26 MB
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Preface: A Guide to Construction and Use in the School
Chapter 2 Introduction: Why Is the Use of Rubrics Important?
Chapter 3 Assessment That Drives Instruction
Chapter 4 Program Rubrics
Chapter 5 Student Implementation of the Rubric
Chapter 6 Rubrics: Setting Criteria for Young Learners
Chapter 7 Rubrics: A Cross-Curricular Approach to Assessment
Chapter 8 Reading, Writing, and Classroom Rubrics: Ways to Motivate Quality Learning
Chapter 9 Using Rubrics in Specialty Areas
Chapter 10 Student Computer Use and Assessment
Chapter 11 The Diverse Learner: Setting Meaningful Criteria
Chapter 12 Rubrics: A Tool for Ongoing Teacher Evaluation

Editorial Reviews

Properly used, a rubric can be useful and helpful.

Paul Bodmer