Rubric maker

Build a printable assessment rubric.

How to use Rubric maker

List one assessment criterion per line and comma-separated achievement levels. Print the grid and fill the blank level cells with your own descriptors or scores.

Rubric Maker

Use this free Rubric Maker to create a clear assessment rubric for an assignment, project, presentation or class activity. Add the criteria you want to assess, define performance levels and print the finished rubric.

A rubric helps students understand expectations before they begin and helps teachers assess work more consistently.

How to use the Rubric Maker

1. Enter a title for the task or assessment.
2. Add the assessment criteria, such as content, organisation, presentation or accuracy.
3. Choose the performance levels you want to use.
4. Write short descriptions for each level.
5. Review the rubric and print or save it as a PDF.

Keep criteria relevant to the task. Use clear language so students can understand what good work looks like.

What should a good rubric include?

A useful rubric usually includes:

• clear assessment criteria;
• performance levels, such as excellent, good, developing and needs improvement;
• short descriptions of each level;
• marks or weightings, if needed.

For example, a presentation rubric may assess subject knowledge, organisation, speaking skills, use of visuals and time management.

Tips for creating a fair rubric

• Share the rubric before students begin the task.
• Use a small number of important criteria.
• Make descriptors specific and easy to understand.
• Use the same rubric for all students completing the same task.
• Review the rubric after marking and improve it for future use.

A rubric supports consistent assessment, but teachers should still use professional judgement when reviewing student work.

FAQs

What is an assessment rubric?

An assessment rubric is a guide that explains the criteria used to judge work and describes different levels of performance.

Can I use this for any subject?

Yes. It can be adapted for essays, projects, presentations, practical work, group activities and many subjects.

Can students see the rubric before an assignment?

Yes. Sharing the rubric in advance helps students understand what they need to do.

Can I print the rubric?

Yes. Create the rubric, then print it from your browser or save it as a PDF.

Does a rubric replace teacher judgement?

No. A rubric supports fair and consistent marking, but teacher judgement is still important.

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