Rubrics

Rubrics that drive mastery, not just grades.

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1. Clear expectations encourage mastery

Well-structured rubrics help students focus on core learning objectives like algorithmic thinking, debugging, or modular design rather than superficial details.

  • Break down complex tasks into focused, assessable components
  • Promote transparency and fairness in grading
  • Guide students toward meaningful improvement
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CodeGrade AutoTest results displaying detailed scoring for functionality, style, and custom checks.

2. More consistent grading

Integrating rubrics with CodeGrade’s autograder ensures objective, repeatable assessments for each submission.

  • Automatically assess code functionality, structure, and style
  • Combine manual and automated grading seamlessly
  • Provide immediate, actionable feedback to students

3. Supports diverse assessments

CodeGrade’s rubric system accommodates various grading strategies, from traditional point-based systems to more nuanced evaluations.

  • Use discrete categories for specific criteria with defined levels
  • Implement continuous categories for nuanced scoring
  • Adapt rubrics to different assignment types and complexities
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Full Professor

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