Types of Rubrics

There are multiple types of rubrics available in Blackboard. Based on how you wish to evaluate student work, when you create or edit your rubric you can choose from these types:

• No Points: Provide feedback only.
• Points: Each level of achievement has a single point value.
• Point Range: Each level of achievement has a range of values.
• Percent: Each item's possible points determines the percentage.
• Percent Range: Each level of achievement has a range of values. When you grade, you select the appropriate percentage level for a particular level of achievement. The system calculates the points earned by multiplying the weight x achievement percentage x item points.

Notes on Percentage-based rubrics:
The total weight for all criteria must equal 100%. No row may have a 0% weight. At least one level of achievement must have a value of 100%. When you choose a percent-based rubric, select from these options:

• Show Criteria Weight check box: Show or hide criteria weights. If you add more rows when weights are hidden, weights for new criteria are distributed equally.
• Balance Weights: Use after you add a new row to keep all criteria weighted equally. If you want individual criteria weighting, type percentages for each criterion. You must select the Show Criteria Weight check box for Balance Weights to appear.