What the generator does
It turns an assignment type and a set of criteria into a point-scale table, with a starter descriptor in every performance-level cell that you can edit in place.
Build a rubric before you grade
Set the assignment, choose the criteria that matter, and the generator lays out a point-scale table with starter descriptors for each performance level. Edit any cell in place, then copy the table into a doc or print it straight from the page.
AssignmentEssay
Scale1 to 4
Total points20
Assignment setup
Pick a template to load matching criteria, then refine titles and points.
Criteria
Check the criteria to include. Uncheck to drop a row.
Good scale starting points
A 1 to 4 scale fits most classroom work, while 1 to 5 gives room for a clear advanced tier. Match the point weight to how much each criterion should drive the grade.
Planning note
Descriptors are editable starters, not rules. Tune the wording, weights, and expectations to your class, standards, and school policy before you publish or grade with the rubric.
How the rubric is built
- Choose an assignment type to load matching criteria.
- Pick a 1 to 4 or 1 to 5 performance scale.
- Set points per criterion, then check or uncheck criteria rows.
- Each cell gets a starter descriptor you can edit in place.
- Total points equals criteria count times points per criterion.
- Copy the table into a doc or print it straight from the page.
How do I make a grading rubric?
List the criteria you are grading, decide on a performance scale such as 1 to 4, write a short descriptor for each level of each criterion, and assign points. This generator lays out that table and fills in starter descriptors you can edit.
Should I use a 4-point or 5-point rubric?
A 1 to 4 scale is common for classroom work because it has no neutral middle. A 1 to 5 scale adds a clear advanced tier and a middle option. Match the scale to how finely you want to separate performance.
Can I edit the rubric cells?
Yes. Every performance-level descriptor is editable. Click a cell in the table and type to rewrite it to fit your assignment, class level, and standards before you copy or print.
How are total points calculated?
Total points equal the number of checked criteria times the points per criterion. Change the points per criterion or uncheck criteria and the total updates automatically.
Does this work for projects and presentations?
Yes. Choose the project, presentation, or lab report template to load matching criteria. You can then edit titles and descriptors for any assignment type.
Can students see this rubric before submitting?
Sharing the rubric up front is a best practice because it shows students exactly how work is scored. Print or copy the finished table and hand it out with the assignment.