Using Rubrics in Canvas
Create a Rubric
- Create the assignment to which you wish to associate the rubric first
- Open the assignment
- Click “+Rubric” button
Customizing the Default Rubric
- When you click “+Rubric” you will see a default rubric, like the one above
- Give your rubric a descriptive title
- Click the pencil icon to edit an existing criteria,or click “+Criterion” to create
- You may enter a short and long description for each criterion
- Edit the points values and descriptions of each rating possible for each criterion, click the pencil icon to edit an existing criterion
- Select the check boxes corresponding to how you want to use the rubric
- Free form comments – disables specific rating for each criterion
- Remove points – allows you to select a rating but does not list any points overall or for specific criterion. If you remove points, you will not have the option to use the rubric for grading.
- Don’t post to learning mastery – is only relevant if you are using the Learning Mastery Gradebook
- Use this rubric for grading – will allow you to mark and write comments for each criterion right in speed grader. This is a highly recommended time saver!
- Hide score total for assessment results – show individual criterion scores but does not tally the rubric
- Click “Create Rubric”
- Note: if the total points possible in the rubric is different than the points value you assigned to the assignment, you will be given a warning and be able to update the assignment to reflect the rubric you just made.