Rubrics

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Rubrics Authentic Learning

• CAMPUS
• PRESENTERS

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Session Goals

• Consistent use and understanding of rubric
  format.
• Identifying opportunities for authentic learning.
• Applying authentic learning in the classroom.

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What is a Rubric?

• A rubric is a scoring tool used by students and
  teachers linked to learning objectives that
  allows for standardized evaluation of a students
  final product.

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TEKS, rubric, and culminating task should all be
aligned.

• Example
• TEKS being targeted
• (4.11) Reading/literary response. The student
  expresses and supports responses to various types
  of texts. The student is expected to (D)
  connect, compare, and contrast ideas, themes, and
  issues across text (4-8).

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TEKS, rubric, and culminating task should all be
aligned.

• Example
• Culminating task
• Venn Diagram created in Inspiration covering a
  story element. Students create a website to share
  their findings.

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TEKS, rubric, and culminating task should all be
aligned.

• Example
• Rubric categories
• Content Accuracy depicts the number of facts that
  the teacher wants the students to correctly
  classify.
• Other possible categories
• Visual appearance (subjective)
• Quality of work (subjective)

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The Little Princess Venn Diagram
SARAH
BECKY
BOTH
Poor Shy Afraid to use imagination No friends
Wealthy Outgoing Creative Lots of friends
Thankful Love stories Secret friends Live with
Ram Dass his master
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The Little Princess - Rubric

• Content Accuracy

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Different Ways to Submit a Rubric

• Attach as a Word document (.doc)
• Provide complete URL (web address)
• Example http//rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php?s
  creenShowRubricrubric_id1358291
• If using RubiStar
• Always select permanent rubric rather than
  temporary.
• Provide complete rubric number or URL (example
  above).
• Place Rubric on your teacher website and provide
  the link
• Example http//www.fisd.us/Elementary/teachers/mn
  aranjo/Causeandeffectrubric.htm

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Ok, Now Lets Try!

• http//www.fisd.us/middle/rubric/

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Additional Rubric Resources

• PLEASE UTILIZE YOUR CAMPUS LoTi TEAM.
• Web
• RubiStar
• Teacher Rubric Maker
• Designing Scoring Rubrics for Your Classroom

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Authentic Learning

• Learning experiences that demonstrate real-life
  connections between students lessons and the
  world in which they live.

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Authentic Learning LoTi

• Real-world applications
• Tasks show a strong resemblance to tasks
  performed in non-school settings (homes,
  organizations, workplaces, etc)
• Students apply a broad range of knowledge and
  skills
• Higher order thinking skills are important skills
  used in these tasks

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Authentic Learning Examples

• Developing a business plan
• Making decisions about land use
• Designing and producing a program for a school
  play
• Campaigning or petitioning for additional ice
  cream days in the school cafeteria
• Creating budgets for redecorating a bedroom based
  on allowances
• Identifying and solving a problem

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Authenticity in Your Lesson

• Should list main activities that relate to the
  culminating task and engaging questions that pave
  the way for authentic learning.
• Example
• TEK being targeted
• (4.11) Reading/literary response. The student
  expresses and supports responses to various types
  of texts. The student is expected to (D)
  connect, compare, and contrast ideas, themes, and
  issues across text (4-8).
• How can you create authentic learning based on
  this TEK?

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Authentic Learning Resources

• PLEASE UTILIZE YOUR CAMPUS LoTi TEAMS.
• Web Shattered Dreams