Resources

Alternative and Authentic Assessment

Authentic Assessment Toolbox
http://jonathan.mueller.faculty.noctrl.edu/toolbox/

Jon Mueller hosts a website offering information about authentic assessments. The site includes discussions of the what, why, and how of authentic assessment. He provides definitions of terms, examples of authentic assessment, and comparisons with traditional approaches. Mueller emphasizes a consideration of the process of planning, implementing, and evaluating authentic assessments. Other resources include an overview of the process involved in creating high quality rubrics and examples of standards, tasks and rubrics for different content areas.

Chicago Public Schools - Ideas and Rubrics Web Page
http://intranet.cps.k12.il.us/Assessments/Ideas_and_Rubrics/ideas_and_rubrics.html

This guide provides a definition and description of performance assessments and outlines the processes of selecting tasks and formulating rubrics. The site is clearly written and well-suited for teachers new to performance assessment. Resources include information about the importance of rubrics and links to rubric builders and templates.

San Diego City Schools - Generalized Rubric Template
http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/staffdev/tpss99/rubrics/rubric-template.html

This is a blank template for rubrics that describes in general terms the level of mastery for each category.

Assessment and Rubric Information Page
http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/assess.html

The Teacher Helpers section of Kathy Schrock?s Guide for Educators offers an assessment and rubric page that offers a long list of links to information about creating rubrics, pre-designed rubrics, and rubric templates. They cover a wide range of activities and content areas. Also included are teacher technology skills rubrics.

Rubric Generators

Rubric Builder
http://landmark-project.com/classweb/tools/rubric_builder.php

Sponsored by David Warlick and the Landmark Project, the Rubric builder allows teachers to generate their own rubrics and share them with others online. The site offers a scoring tool for viewing an individual's or a team's performance.

Rubistar
http://rubistar.4teachers.org/

This free online resourse provided by 4teachers.org, permits registered users to download or customize rubrics from a set of templates or generate their own rubrics. Teachers can edit or save the rubrics they create or modify. There is also a tool that allows them to analyze overall class performance and identify problematic items or concepts. The tools are easy to use, and the templates are clearly organized by activity and subject area.

Downloadable/Printable Rubrics

WebQuest Project Rubric
http://webquest.sdsu.edu/webquestrubric.html

Dr. Alice Christie's Inspiration and Kidspiration Rubric
http://www.west.asu.edu/achristie/546/inspiration_rubric.htm

A+ Inspiration/Kidspiration Project Rubric
http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/inspirationrubric.html

A+ Video Projects Rubric
http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/videorubric.html

Digital Storytelling Rubric (customizable)
http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php?screen=CustomizeTemplate&bank_rubric_id=44&section_id=3&

Video Pre-production and Planning Rubric (customizable)
http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php?screen=CustomizeTemplate&bank_rubric_id=109&section_id=3&

PowerPoint Presentation Rubric (customizable)
http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php?screen=CustomizeTemplate&bank_rubric_id=5&section_id=3&