The guidance below shows how to set up a standard/ quantitative rubric.
Overall workflow for creating rubrics:
add the rubric
define its criteria
specify achievement levels
add weights and percentages
Sample Blackboard Rubrics
The Centre for Digital Learning Enhancement have created some sample Blackboard Learn Rubrics for staff, based on the Ulster University Assessment and Feedback Handbook. Rubrics are commonly referred to as Quantitative (include scale values and criteria percentages) and Qualitative (no numeric scoring).
Creating rubrics
The guidance below shows how to set up a standard/ quantitative rubric.
Login to Blackboard.
Select the programme you will be working in from the Course List.
From the Control Panel select the Course Tools link. The Course Tools menu will expand.
Select the Rubrics link. The Rubrics page will open.
Type a Name for the Rubric. The name is the title text that identifies the rubric.
Enter a description of the rubric to make it easier to associate it to relevant assignments.
To edit the Rubric Grid:
Select Add Row to add a new criterion at the bottom of the grid.
Select Add Column to add a new level of achievement to the grid.
Select Show Points to enter a single point value for each Level of Achievement.
Select Show Point Range to enter a high and low value to create a point range for each Level of Achievement. Only one option can be selected.
Select Edit from the contextual menu of the labels identifying rows and columns to change their names.
Enter a point value or range of values for each cell.
Enter a description defining the criteria and the associated Level of Achievement.
Select the Submit button to save your Rubric.
Example of an Instructor rubric set up in an assignment
Example seen from an actual student feedback perspective in 'Gradecentre’
How to Apply a Rubric in the Grade Center
Access the Grade Center.
Find the column you would like to associate your Rubric with. From the contextual menu of that column, select View and Add Rubrics. A pop-up will open.
Select Add Rubric.
Select the Rubric you want to add.
Select the Submit button.
You will be returned to the pop-up page. There are two icons under the Actions column, View Rubric or Remove Rubric Association. When you select View Rubric, the Rubric will open in a new window for you to view while you are grading your student's assignments.
Using the Rubric to mark offline assignments
Having created a Rubric, you’re not simply limited to using it with the built-in tools.
Access the Grade Center.
Select the Create Column button.
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