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How to Create a Rubric in Kira

Updated over a week ago

Rubrics in Kira are AI-generated, standards-aligned, and fully customizable. Whether you're starting from a prompt or aligning with standards, here’s how to create one in just a few clicks.

Step 1: Open the Rubric Generator

You can launch the Rubric Generator in two ways:

  • From the Dashboard: Click the “Rubric Generator” shortcut.

  • From the AI Tools Menu: Navigate to Create > AI Tools, then select Rubric Generator.

Step 2: Choose Your Rubric Type

You’ll be prompted to choose how you’d like to build your rubric. Pick one of the following:

  • Align to a Standard – Ideal for state-aligned assessments.

  • Create from a Prompt – Describe the task and let Kira build the rest.

  • Build from an Activity – Use an existing activity in your library as the base.

Step 3: Enter Contextual Details

If you selected “Align to a Standard” or “Create from a Prompt,” you’ll be asked to specify:

  • Subject

  • State

  • Grade

  • Concept

    This helps Kira generate accurate, aligned criteria.

Step 4: Select Criteria (for standards-aligned rubrics only)

If you’re aligning to a standard, Kira will show a list of relevant criteria. You can:

  • Select up to 5 criteria

  • Then click Next

Step 5: Set Points and Levels

Customize your rubric with:

  • Total number of points
    Number of scoring levels

  • Option to check for AI use or plagiarism in the assignment

Once everything is set, click Next.

Step 6: Create Your Rubric

Click the Create button. Kira will generate your rubric in seconds

Step 7: View, Rename, and Save

Your rubric will:

  • Display on screen immediately

  • Automatically save to your Rubric Library

  • Be editable—you can rename it by clicking the pencil icon next to the title

FAQs

What does the Rubric Generator produce?

It creates structured, standards-aligned rubrics in a clear table format, with performance levels tailored to your assignment type.

Can I customize the rubric after it’s generated?

Yes! You can adjust criteria, change point values, rewrite descriptions, or add/remove rows as needed.

Are rubrics aligned to standards?

They can be—just select your grade level, subject, and preferred standards set (like Common Core).

What types of assignments does this support?

It works well for essays, presentations, science labs, projects, and any performance-based task.

Where can I find rubrics I’ve already created?

Go to Library > My Resources > Rubrics.

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