What are rubrics used for in assessment?

• A. To provide clear criteria with performance levels.
• B. To replace teacher judgment.
• C. To measure the time spent on tasks.
• D. To rank students by ethnicity.

Answer: (A)

Rubrics outline the exact criteria for success and describe what different levels of performance look like. They provide clear expectations so students know what to aim for and give teachers a consistent framework for scoring. Rubrics can be analytic, with separate criteria scored individually, or holistic, offering an overall impression; they support both ongoing feedback and final grading by making quality standards visible. They do not replace teacher judgment; instead, they guide and standardize how judgments are made. They also don’t measure time spent on tasks, and they are not used to rank students by ethnicity, which would be inappropriate and unrelated to performance.