What it does
Give the year level, subject and task, choose 2 to 8 criteria and a scale: Working towards, At and Above; Not Achieved, Achieved, Merit and Excellence; or Beginning, Developing, Consolidating and Extending. Heapso writes an observable descriptor for each criterion at each level, then a student-friendly I can checklist.
Download the rubric as Word or print it. Then use it in Heapso's marking to give feedback against the same criteria.
Who it's for
Teachers setting assessment tasks, and teams who want consistent criteria across classes.
Why teachers use it
- Clear descriptorsEach level says what the work looks like, not just better or worse.
- Student-friendlyI can statements students can use to check their own work.
- Use it to markMark a class set against the same rubric in Heapso's marking.
How it works
- Describe the taskYear level, subject, task and the levels you use.
- Review the rubricEdit any descriptor.
- Use itDownload as Word, print it or mark with it.
Questions teachers ask
Can I use NCEA grades as levels?
Yes. Choose the Not Achieved, Achieved, Merit and Excellence scale. Heapso's marking also has an NCEA marking schedule mode.
Does it cost credits?
No. Rubrics count as planning on every plan.