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How do I build a custom rubric?

Follow these steps to create your own rubric from scratch.

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Written by Kelly Burnette
Updated over 2 weeks ago

We recommend starting with an existing rubric and customizing it to save you time, but if you'd like to build your own rubric from scratch follow these directions.

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Starting From 'My Rubrics'

  1. From the 'My Assignments' page, click on 'My Rubrics'. Then click on 'Explore Rubrics'.

  2. Next, click on 'Create Rubric'.

  3. Follow these steps to continue building out your rubric.

❗️Note: If you'd like to edit an existing rubric, click the blue pencil icon and follow these steps.


Starting from an Existing Assignment

Follow these steps if you've already created an assignment.

  1. From the 'My Assignments' page, click on the assignment you would like to edit.

  2. Then click on 'Edit'.

  3. Scroll down to the rubric section and click 'Explore Rubrics'.

  4. Then click 'Create Rubric' to start building your custom rubric.

  5. Follow these steps to continue building out your rubric.


Building a Rubric

  1. Add a title for the rubric.

  2. Then click on '+ Add Rubric Item' to add a new item.

    1. Add an existing rubric item:

      Use the drop-down menus on the left to filter rubric items according to your specific needs. You will have the ability to choose the language, grade level, genre and the even grading scale.

      Once you’ve located a rubric item you want to use, click on it to view the full details. From here, click on 'Add to Rubric'.

    2. Create a brand new rubric item: click here to learn how to create your own custom rubric item.

  3. Once you have added your rubric items, you can re-order them by dragging the rubric item up or down. If you would like to remove an item from the rubric completely, click the blue 'x' next to the item.

  4. Next click 'Done' to save your customized rubric.

  5. You will now see your newly created rubric under 'My Rubrics' at the top.

💡Administrators can also check the box next to 'Share with Everyone in My District' to share the custom rubric with teachers on their district license.


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