Interactive Rubric Scorer
About This MicroSim
Practice evaluating student work using a 4-point rubric across multiple criteria.
Learning Objectives
- Apply rubric criteria to evaluate student work
- Distinguish between performance levels (Beginning to Exemplary)
- Generate constructive feedback based on rubric scores
- Compare personal assessments to expert scores
How to Use
- Review Student Work: Read the description of the student's work in the left panel
- Score Each Criterion: Click cells in the rubric grid to assign scores (0-3)
- Generate Feedback: Click the button to see a summary of your assessment
- Compare to Expert: Toggle expert scores to see how your assessment compares
- Try Different Samples: Switch between Strong, Developing, and Struggling student examples
Rubric Criteria
| Criterion | Description |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | Correctness of calculations and results |
| Explanation | Clarity and completeness of reasoning |
| Exploration | Number and variety of scenarios tested |
| Transfer | Application of concepts to new contexts |
Lesson Plan
Grade Level: Undergraduate Duration: 15-20 minutes Bloom's Level: Evaluate (L5)
Activities
- Individual Scoring (5 min): Score the "Strong Student" sample independently
- Peer Discussion (5 min): Compare scores with a partner and discuss differences
- Expert Comparison (5 min): Reveal expert scores and discuss calibration
- Reflection (5 min): Discuss what makes rubric scoring consistent
Assessment
Students demonstrate mastery by:
- Scoring within 1 point of expert on 3+ criteria
- Articulating rationale for each score
- Identifying specific evidence from student work