Assessment
Assessment
Types of Rubrics: Analytic, Holistic and Single-Point
Compare the main rubric types, see an example of each, and choose the one that fits the assignment and the feedback you want to give.
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Guides for grading, assessment and teaching
Practical guides on rubrics, feedback, grade calculation, writing instruction and using AI while you keep the final say.
Writing
Writing
How to Write a Thesis Statement in Five Steps
A step-by-step method, a formula for when you are stuck, and a quick test to check that your thesis is arguable and specific.
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Grading
How to Calculate a Weighted Grade, Step by Step
The formula for categories with different weights, worked examples, and what to do when the weights do not add up to 100%.
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Grading
What Do You Need on the Final? A Simple Formula
Work out the score you need on a final exam to reach a target course grade, with examples for a B and an A.
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AI in the classroom
Grading Essays with AI While You Keep the Final Say
A routine for using AI as a first reader: write an observable rubric, test it on three essays, review every score and return feedback students can use.
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Assessment
Exit Tickets: How to Write and Use Them
Write one prompt, sort the responses the same day, and decide whether to reteach, usually without a grade.
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Writing
Transition Words for Essays, Sorted by Purpose
Transitions grouped by what they do, such as contrast, example, cause and addition, with sample sentences and common mistakes.
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Grading
Report Card Comments That Are Specific and True
How to write comments that name a strength, a next step and evidence, with starters for different subjects and situations.
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Teaching
Writing Prompts for Every Grade Level
How to choose prompts by genre and grade, and how to turn a prompt into a clear task that students can finish.
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Teaching
How to Build a Classroom Seating Chart That Works
Seating ideas for rows, pairs and tables, and how to handle students who should sit apart or together.
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Assessment
Learning Targets Students Can Actually Use
Write learning targets that are observable, student-friendly and tied to success criteria and a matching rubric.
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Assessment
Test Corrections That Teach Instead of Copy
A policy and workflow where students use the original feedback to name the error, show new evidence and earn a re-score.
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What you will find on the blog
The EduRubric blog has practical guides for teachers and students on grading, assessment, writing instruction and using AI responsibly. Each guide explains one idea, gives examples you can use tomorrow, and links to the free tool that does the math or builds the document for you.
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Grading
Calculating grades, weighting categories, final exams, report card comments and fair, consistent marking.
Assessment
Rubrics, learning targets, exit tickets, tests and corrections: checking what students know and giving feedback that helps.
Writing
Thesis statements, transitions, essay structure and prompts that give students a clear task.
Teaching
Classroom routines, seating, prompts and planning that save time.
AI in the classroom
Using AI as a first reader and planning partner while keeping professional judgment.
Free tools
Each guide links to a free tool, such as the rubric generator, essay checker or grade calculators.
FAQ
What topics does the blog cover?
Grading and grade calculation, assessment and rubrics, writing instruction, classroom routines, and using AI in teaching and grading.
Are the guides free to read?
Yes. Every guide is free to read and needs no account.
Do the guides link to tools?
Yes. Where a guide involves a calculation or a document, it links to the matching free tool, such as the weighted grade calculator, rubric generator or essay checker.
Who are the guides written for?
Teachers first, and students who want to understand grading, writing and study skills.
Can I suggest a topic?
Yes. Use the contact page and choose Feedback or feature request, then describe what you teach and what you would like a guide on.
How do I find a guide quickly?
Use the search box to look for a word in the title or summary, or pick a topic to filter the list.