Rubrics

A rubric is an evaluation method that consists of a set of criteria for assessing students’ assignments or tests. In a rubric, performance levels are specified for each criterion. This can provide a more precise and more consistent means of evaluation. Moreover, it gives evaluators the opportunity to explain to students why a score on a certain criterion is 'sufficient' or 'good' and helps students to better understand what is expected of them.

Metarubric

A metarubric is a rubric in which teachers formulate criteria to which a rubric must comply. Eva Kuijpers will use a field experiment in primary education to investigate the effect of playing the Metarubic game on helping teachers become more self-efficient when it comes to formative assessment and the use of rubrics. In addition, she will carry out qualitative research into how the game can be improved.

Further cooperation

In addition to this research on MetaRubric, Arnoud also plans to work together with TSL on the MOOC, Launching Innovation in Schools and in the planned Playtest meetings which provide an informal setting in which to improve tools and instruments in collaboration with researchers and practitioners.