Rubistar

I found the Rubistar website very easy to use. I liked that there were pre-made categories and descriptions of student performance. It was also helpful to be able to search through the rubrics already created by others. As someone who used to be a poor test taker, I like the fact that rubrics show exactly what the instructor is expecting. The rules are clearly defined, and if reviewed carefully there are no surprises when it comes time for grades. As a teacher, I also like the way that rubrics give students a roadmap of what they're going to do and how they need to perform to succeed. The rubric I created is on reading skills at the elementary level which I focus on a lot with my students.