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English Language Arts Rubrics
Our ELA rubrics cover the most common writing and reading assignments:
- Persuasive Essay Rubric (9-12) — thesis, evidence, organization, language
- Narrative Writing Rubric (6-8) — plot, characters, voice, conventions
- Research Paper Rubric (College) — thesis, sources, analysis, citations
- Book Report Rubric (3-5) — summary, opinion, details, presentation
- Creative Writing Rubric (K-2) — ideas, pictures, letters, effort
Mathematics Rubrics
Math rubrics focus on problem-solving process, not just the final answer:
- Problem Solving Rubric (6-8) — understanding, strategy, computation, communication
- Word Problems Rubric (3-5) — reading, setup, solving, explaining
- Geometry Proof Rubric (9-12) — logic, notation, completeness, elegance
- Data Analysis Rubric (College) — collection, visualization, interpretation, conclusion
- Math Journal Rubric (K-2) — numbers, drawings, effort, neatness
Science Rubrics
Science rubrics aligned to NGSS three-dimensional assessment:
- Lab Report Rubric (9-12) — hypothesis, methodology, data analysis, conclusion
- Experiment Design Rubric (6-8) — question, variables, procedure, safety
- Scientific Poster Rubric (College) — content, visuals, methodology, presentation
- Nature Observation Rubric (K-2) — looking, drawing, describing, wondering
- Science Research Project Rubric (3-5) — question, research, display, presentation
History & Social Studies Rubrics
- DBQ Essay Rubric (9-12) — thesis, documents, context, argumentation
- Timeline Project Rubric (6-8) — accuracy, events, visuals, description
- Historical Analysis Rubric (College) — argument, sources, historiography, writing
- Community Helper Rubric (K-2) — facts, drawing, presentation, listening
- State Report Rubric (3-5) — facts, organization, visuals, neatness
More Subjects
We also have rubrics for:
- Visual Arts — portfolio, critique, creative project, drawing, sketchbook
- Music — performance, composition, listening journal, rhythm, practice
- Physical Education — fitness plan, sports analysis, movement, active play, teamwork
- Foreign Language — conversation, essay, culture project, vocabulary, reading
- Computer Science — coding project, algorithm analysis, app design, typing, digital citizenship
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