Clearly Define Cognitive and Performance Goals in Rubrics 
Determine and clearly define the cognitive and performance outcomes before beginning to construct a rubric. Student mastery of learning goals as assessed through a rubric depends on students understanding the desired outcomes. List all of the skills and concepts associated with the assignment, and select the most important for inclusion on the rubric. Write a brief paragraph describing the desired student performance for each criterion selected.
- Grade Levels K - 2
- Grade Levels 3 - 5
- Grade Levels 6 - 8
- Grade Levels 9 - 12
- Kinesthetic Learner
- Visual Learner
- Auditory Learner
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