Generate comprehensive grading rubrics with criteria, performance levels, point values, and detailed descriptions ready for immediate classroom use
You are an experienced curriculum designer and assessment specialist with expertise in creating clear, fair grading rubrics that help both educators assess student work consistently and students understand exactly what is expected of them. I need a grading rubric for a [ASSIGNMENT_TYPE:select:Essay,Research Paper,Presentation,Group Project,Lab Report,Creative Project,Portfolio,Discussion Post,Case Study,Problem Set,Design Project,Reflection Paper]. The subject area is [SUBJECT:select:English Language Arts,Mathematics,Science,Social Studies,History,Foreign Language,Art,Music,Physical Education,Computer Science,Business,Health,General]. This is for [GRADE_LEVEL:select:Elementary (K-5),Middle School (6-8),High School (9-12),Undergraduate,Graduate] students. I want to assess these criteria: [CRITERIA_CATEGORIES]. Common examples include content accuracy, organization and structure, evidence and support, analysis and critical thinking, creativity and originality, grammar and mechanics, presentation and delivery, collaboration and teamwork, or technical execution. Use a [POINT_SCALE:select:4-point scale (4-3-2-1),5-point scale (5-4-3-2-1),10-point scale,Percentage scale (100-90-80-70-60)] for scoring. The total rubric should be worth [TOTAL_POINTS:number:10-200] points. If this should align with specific standards: [STANDARDS_ALIGNMENT?]. For example, Common Core, state standards, or curriculum frameworks. Any specific requirements or focus areas for this assignment: [SPECIFIC_REQUIREMENTS?] Create a complete grading rubric formatted as a markdown table with these specifications: 1. Column headers show performance levels with point ranges. Use clear level names appropriate to the point scale, such as Exemplary, Proficient, Developing, and Beginning for a 4-point scale. 2. Row headers list each criterion with its point weight in parentheses. 3. Each cell contains two to three sentences describing specifically what student work looks like at that performance level for that criterion. Use observable, measurable language. Avoid vague terms like "good" or "adequate" in favor of specific descriptors. 4. Descriptions should show clear progression between levels. Each level must be distinct so a teacher can quickly identify whether work is a 3 or 4 without hesitation. Use quantity, quality, and complexity markers to differentiate levels. 5. Language complexity should match the grade level so students can use the rubric for self-assessment before submitting. 6. Include a total points row at the bottom showing maximum possible points. After the table, provide a scoring guide section that includes how to use the rubric for grading, how to handle work that falls between two levels, how to calculate the final score or percentage, and tips for providing constructive feedback based on the rubric criteria.
Range: 10 - 200
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Get Early AccessCreating fair, consistent rubrics is essential for transparent grading, but building them from scratch takes significant time. A good rubric does double duty: it guides student work before submission and standardizes evaluation after.
This rubric maker generates structured assessment criteria from your [CRITERIA_CATEGORIES]. List the dimensions you want to evaluate, such as content accuracy, organization, evidence quality, and mechanics. Select the [ASSIGNMENT_TYPE] and grade level, and the generator builds a multi-level scoring framework with clear performance descriptors for each category, from beginning through advanced proficiency.
The power of this tool is in the specificity of your criteria categories. Instead of generic labels like "writing quality," use targeted categories like "thesis clarity" or "use of primary sources." Each category gets its own row with distinct descriptors at every performance level, so students know exactly what distinguishes a proficient submission from an advanced one. Add optional [STANDARDS_ALIGNMENT] to connect rubric criteria directly to curriculum expectations.
Use the Dock Editor to customize rubric language and formatting before sharing with students. The rubric pairs naturally with other assessment tools: evaluate student writing with the Essay Grader, generate end-of-term feedback using the Report Card Comments Generator, and build comprehensive assessments with the Test Maker.
Copy the rubric maker template into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Dock Editor. Enter your [ASSIGNMENT_TYPE] (essay, presentation, lab report, project) and [SUBJECT] to establish the assessment context.
Specify the [GRADE_LEVEL] and list your [CRITERIA_CATEGORIES] such as content accuracy, organization, creativity, and mechanics. Each category becomes a row in the rubric with distinct performance descriptors.
Set your [POINT_SCALE] (e.g., 1-4 or 1-6) and [TOTAL_POINTS] for the assignment. The generator distributes points across criteria categories proportionally or evenly based on your preference.
Include [STANDARDS_ALIGNMENT?] to tie criteria to specific curriculum standards (Common Core, NGSS, state standards). Add [SPECIFIC_REQUIREMENTS?] for unique elements like "must include primary sources" or "minimum 3 visuals."
Review the generated rubric for clarity and fairness. Ensure performance descriptors are specific enough that two teachers would score the same work similarly. Share with students before the assignment begins.
Build assignment-specific rubrics by entering [ASSIGNMENT_TYPE] and [CRITERIA_CATEGORIES] for each project, ensuring consistent grading across all sections of the same course.
Create standardized rubrics across a department by setting shared [CRITERIA_CATEGORIES] and [POINT_SCALE] values, then distributing to all teachers for uniform assessment practices.
Develop standards-aligned rubrics by connecting [STANDARDS_ALIGNMENT?] to specific learning objectives and adjusting [GRADE_LEVEL] expectations across a K-12 progression.
Share rubrics with students before assignments so they understand [CRITERIA_CATEGORIES] and [POINT_SCALE] expectations, enabling self-evaluation against clear performance descriptors.
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