Assignment Details
Provide the basic information about your assignment.
Learning Outcomes
What should students demonstrate upon completing this assignment? Add 2-6 outcomes.
Tip: Use specific, observable verbs (analyze, design, evaluate) rather than vague terms (understand, know). Each outcome should map to at least one rubric criterion.
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TILT Framework (Transparency in Learning)
Transparent design improves outcomes for all students and significantly boosts retention for first-generation and underrepresented students.
Research finding: Just two transparently designed assignments per course significantly improved academic confidence, belonging, and retention by ~15% at Minority Serving Institutions (Winkelmes et al., 2016).
Connect the assignment to skills, knowledge, or attitudes students will use beyond the course.
Break the task into concrete, sequential steps.
This will inform the rubric criteria generated in the next steps.
Rubric Framework
Select a framework. The top three are recommended based on the strongest evidence for reliability, equity, and accreditation alignment.
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Analytic Rubric
Separate criteria scored independently. Superior reliability (r = 0.36+), actionable diagnostic feedback. Best for multi-criteria assignments.
Recommended
TILT-Enhanced Analytic
Analytic rubric with explicit TILT transparency fields. Strongest equity evidence: rubrics eliminate measurable racial bias in grading.
Recommended
VALUE-Aligned
Aligned with AAC&U VALUE rubric dimensions. Endorsed by all 7 regional accrediting bodies. Ideal for program-level assessment.
Holistic Rubric
Single overall score with level descriptions. Faster grading, best for experienced raters and writing portfolios.
Single Point Rubric
Describes only the proficient level, with open space for narrative feedback. Compatible with Universal Design for Learning.
Bloom's-Aligned
Criteria mapped to cognitive levels (Remember through Create). Universal familiarity, strong for scaffolded assignments.
SOLO Taxonomy
Levels based on structural complexity of understanding. Promotes metacognitive engagement and deep learning assessment.
Specifications Grading
Pass/fail with clear specs. Reduces grade anxiety, increases work quality. Popular in STEM and math courses.
Competency-Based (CBE)
Mastery continuum (Developing to Innovating). Tracks growth over time. Standard in health professions and teacher education.
Performance Levels
Choose the number of levels and customize their labels.
Research recommendation: Use 3–4 performance levels with qualitatively distinct descriptors. Each level should describe different types of thinking, not just “more” or “less” evidence.
Scoring Mode
Choose how to distribute value across the rubric — by percentage weight or by point values.
Percentage Weights
Each criterion carries a percentage weight. Weights should total 100%.
Point Values
Each criterion has a point value. Each performance level earns a proportion of those points.
Generation Mode
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