Rubric
A rubric is like a "scoring guide" that helps teachers grade assignments fairly and clearly. It lists the criteria (what’s being evaluated) and the levels of performance (like excellent, good, or needs improvement) for each criterion. For example, if you’re grading a essay, the rubric might include categories like "grammar," "creativity," and "organization," with descriptions of what each score (e.g., 1 to 5) looks like. In short, a rubric makes grading more transparent and helps students understand exactly what’s expected of them.