A rubric is a scoring guide, typically in table format, that articulates specific criteria and performance expectations for an assignment, project, or performance. Moodle Assignment has introduced Ranged Rubrics as a new option in Advanced Grading. Ranged Rubrics differ from the default Rubric option in Moodle Assignment, as it allows graders to chose a score from a range rather than a set score. 

Advantages of using Ranged Rubrics:

  • Ranged rubrics can allow graders to better distinguish students' performances based on predefined criterion at a certain level. This will enable providing exact expectations to students in their assessment. It enhances clarity of the grading and feedback process.
  • Feedback Comments can be added for each score chosen, to provide more detailed feedback and guidance to students.
  • Once attached, students will have access to review and familiarise themselves with the Ranged Rubric within the Moodle Assignment. 

Example of a Ranged Rubric:
Ranged rubric example displaying ranged scores for certain criteria