Set up and configure a rubric

Before creating a rubric, make sure:

• You have permission to create or modify the supported activity.
• The required rubric capabilities and indicators have been created, or you have permission to create them.
• Any required Rubric Result Sets have been configured by your administrator if you plan to use them.
• You understand how the rubric will contribute to grading, including weighting, capability marks, and mark ranges where applicable.

Rubrics are currently supported for Due Work. Support for additional activity types will be added in future releases.

Capabilities and indicators define what a rubric assesses. Before creating a rubric, configure the capabilities and indicators that will be available to your course or unit.

1. Navigate to the course or unit page.
2. Select the three-dot menu.
3. Select Manage Rubric Capabilities.
4. Create the required capabilities.
5. Add one or more indicators beneath each capability.
6. Select Save Changes.

The configured capabilities and indicators will be available when creating rubrics for supported activities.

Rubrics are created while creating or editing a supported activity.

1. Create or edit the supported activity.
2. Go to the Rubrics section.
3. Select Add a Rubric.
4. Choose either:
   • Create Manually
   • Upload a Schoolbox Format File
5. Enter a title for the rubric.
6. Add the required performance levels.
7. Select the capabilities and indicators to assess.
8. Add descriptors and point values where required.
9. Save the activity.