Activity: Matching Assessment Examples with the Right Tool

Vocabulary Test

• Rubrics

• Checklist

• Grading Scale

Final Essay : Argumentative Essay

• Grading Scale

• Holistic Rubric

• Analytic Rubric

• Checklist

Answer explanation

Essays have multiple components (e.g., thesis strength, evidence, structure, grammar), and an analytic rubric allows for detailed feedback on each area.

Science Lab Report

• Holistic Rubric

• Analytic Rubric

• Checklist

• Grading Scale

Group Project

• Analytic Rubric

• Holistic Rubric

• Checklist

• Grading Scale

Homework Completion

• Analytic Rubric

• Holistic Rubric

• Checklist

• Grading Scale

Class Participation Over the Semester

• Analytic Rubric

• Holistic Rubric

• Checklist

• Grading Scale

Answer explanation

Participation is often measured in broad categories (e.g., Always, Sometimes, Rarely), making a grading scale useful.

If more descriptive feedback is needed, a holistic rubric can capture overall engagement.

1. Art Project (Creative Poster Design)
   
   

• Analytic Rubric

• Holistic Rubric

• Checklist

• Grading Scale

Answer explanation

Since creativity is subjective and an overall impression matters more than breaking down small components, a holistic rubric is a great fit.

Math Problem-Solving Assignment

• Analytic Rubric

• Holistic Rubric

• Checklist

• Grading Scale

Answer explanation

A grading scale works for straightforward calculations,

while a checklist ensures students show their work, label answers correctly, and follow problem-solving steps.