Free rubric generator for teachers
Describe the assignment and set a point total. You get an analytic rubric with a description in every cell, which you can edit, copy, download as CSV or print.
What is a rubric generator?
How to make a rubric in 3 steps
- Describe the assignment. Write one sentence such as “lab report on plant growth”. The tool detects the type: essay, research paper, lab report, presentation, project, narrative or short answer.
- Set the points and levels. Choose the total, 3 to 6 criteria and 3 or 4 levels. You can also type your own criteria.
- Edit and print. Click any cell to rewrite it, then print, copy into Google Sheets or Word, or download a CSV.
What the rubric generator does
Points that add up
Criteria points always sum to your total, and each level shows a point range.
Criteria that fit the task
A lab report gets method and data criteria, a presentation gets delivery and visuals, an essay gets thesis and evidence.
Your own criteria
Type your own criteria. Familiar names get ready-made descriptors and others get a general four-level description.
Editable and printable
Edit any cell, then print, copy as a table or download CSV.
Analytic, holistic or single-point rubric?
| Type | How it scores | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Analytic | Each criterion scored separately | Detailed feedback and fair, consistent grading |
| Holistic | One overall score | Quick grading of short work |
| Single-point | Describes proficiency only, with notes on each side | Growth-focused feedback |
This tool builds analytic rubrics. Delete levels you do not need after it generates.
FAQ
What is an analytic rubric?
An analytic rubric scores each criterion of an assignment separately, such as thesis, evidence and organization, with a description of every performance level. A holistic rubric gives one overall score instead.
What does the rubric generator make?
A rubric with criteria down the side, performance levels across the top and a description in every cell. The points of all criteria add up to the total you set.
Does it use AI?
No. It matches your description to a library of criteria and level descriptors written for common assignment types, so the result is consistent and nothing is sent anywhere.
Can I edit the rubric before I print it?
Yes. Click any cell to rewrite it. Then print it, copy it into Google Sheets or Word, or download it as a CSV file.
Can it follow a standard or exam rubric?
No. It does not know official scoring guides or standard codes, so use it as a starting point and compare the wording with the guide you must follow.
What if my assignment type is not detected?
It falls back to a general set of criteria. Type your own criteria in the optional box to get the rows you want.
Can I change the points per criterion?
Points are shared by weight, for example a thesis counts more than conventions. Edit the numbers in the cells to match your own weighting.
Is the rubric generator free?
Yes. It needs no account. Rubrics are not saved, so print, copy or download before you leave the page.