The primary difference between a rubric and a checklist as an ...

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The primary difference between a rubric and a checklist as an evaluation tool is that:
 
  a. a rubric includes concrete descriptions of various levels of performance for each criterion used to assess achievement, whereas a checklist does not.
  b. a rubric uses both subjectively scorable and objectively scorable criteria, whereas a checklist uses only objectively scorable criteria.
  c. a checklist is standardized, whereas a rubric is teacher developed.
  d. a checklist is norm-referenced, whereas a rubric is criterion-referenced.

Question 2

Which one of the following illustrates the use of a rubric in a classroom assessment?
 
  a. Responses to a 10-point essay in a history class are given 5 points for describing historical events accurately, 4 points for explaining how the events are interrelated, and 1 point for using complete sentences throughout the essay.
  b. In a swimming test, students are asked to swim one lap each of the breaststroke, backstroke, and crawl.
  c. A science test has 30 multiple-choice questions, 10 alternative-response questions, 3 short-answer questions, and one essay.
  d. A math assignment presents a complex problem with several parts and asks students to break it down into at least five simpler problems.

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Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

a