Rubrics
Since we are dealing with such a versatile thing (food), we work off grading rubrics which will state exactly what we are expecting for each item. it's easier to grade, and then the students know exactly what to aim for!
I like using Rubics for projects. But time consuming to make. Does anyone have a website to make these easier?
I use rubrics for food or rather the preparation of it. I will issue them to my students a week or so prior to their mid term and final cooking assessments, so they can plan their strategy. We also discuss strategy prior to it so they can begin to create a timeline and order of operations for themselves.
I use rubrics. I think they are good for the students in that they know exactly what I am expecting from them. It also saves time when grading.
Rubrics are necessary tools for the student to use in order to know what the instructor wants learned in an assignment. I find that even though it is all laid out for the student how to get an A, they still miss important aspects of the rubric like font style or point size. I am constantly tweaking my rubric trying to make it just right, simple and fair.
I agree. I have also found that to be true and then I go back over the rubric to make sure the explanation is clear.
Diane,
I agree. Rubrics should be used for all course projects and assignments, in order to limit the amount of subjectivity in grading. In addition, rubrics can assist students in their individual improvement, because a student can focus on the categories that they did not do well in and use the feedback for the next assignment.
Tremayne Simpson
Rubrics are necessary for giving the student an idea as to how the assignment will be graded. The problem I have run into is even when you give the students the rubric and explain it, many students will still care less and do the assignment their way and then complain about their low grade. Refining it and trying to make it easier to understand does not help this problem. Makes you want to just give up and not use a rubric.
I think rubrics allow for consistency in grading and enable students to understand their grade and what they might need to work on.
Tracy,
Interesting point. In order to minimize the confusion that some students may find with rubrics, I have found that it is a good idea to limit the amount of text within each category. Creating succinct, rubrics (that appropriately assess the learning objectives) can provide the student with clarity, in regards to assignment completion.
Tremayne Simpson
Charles,
I don't agree with giving up on rubrics. How can an instructor limit the subjectivity of grading, without an appropriate tool for assessment? Their will always be a few students that may not understand how the rubric will be used to assess their work, however I have found that "one-on-one" reviews with the student (it could be an "isolated" issue with clarity), can go a long in helping them comprehend it.
Tremayne Simpson
I think that a rubric provide a great baseline of what is expected for a project that is being introduced. It helps in minimizing the confusion of what is expected in order to succeed in the project.
E. Segura
Elizabeth,
I agree. Rubrics also provide the students with assurance that the grading "subjectivity" will be limited. Without the presence of a rubric an instructor can assign a grade, that may not be objectively supported, which leaves room for student confusion and grading disputes.
Tremayne Simpson
I think it's important to realize that there will always be students who aren't invested in their own education. There are a variety of reasons why they are enrolled such as somebody else footing the bill, their parents telling them they have to do something, etc. However, the majority of adult learners make a conscious choice to enroll in school and are committed to their education, although some will always be more serious students than others. For those that complain about low grades, the rubric is even more important since it's the instructor's justification to the student for the assigned grade.
Rubrics is a great tool in the assesment of students. The rubric explains the point structure on each element of each day of the course. When the student is succesful they can see those points. When the student is unsuccesful they can see exactly what they need to work on. The ball is in their court!
Kathleen,
I agree. In addition, rubrics provide the student with a clear set of guidelines, that are necessary to achieve a desired grade. In most cases, students would desire to receive an "A" for an assignment, with a rubric they will clearly understand the required expectations to achieve that grade.
Tremayne Simpson
Kathleen,
I agree. In addition, rubrics provide the student with a clear set of guidelines, that are necessary to achieve a desired grade. In most cases, students would desire to receive an "A" for an assignment, with a rubric they will clearly understand the required expectations to achieve that grade.
Tremayne Simpson
Peter,
I agree. An underrated feature of rubrics, is that they can provide excellent development for students. A student can review the feedback from the rubric, to assist them with improving for the next class project/assignment.
Tremayne Simpson
Rubrics are great for the student as well as the instructor. It gives student an idea of exactly what is expected in order to complete the assignment. It makes it easier to grade student papers.
I also like working with the rubrics system because it allows the student understand exactly what I expect from them.
