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State Standards Rubrics

Alabama ACAP(6)

Alabama ACAP Argumentative Rubric Grade 6

Alabama ACAP Argumentative Writing Rubric for Grade 8

Alabama ACAP ELA Informative/Explanatory Rubric (Grades 4-5)

Official Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program (ACAP) rubric for informative/explanatory writing in grades 4-5.

Alabama ACAP ELA Narrative Rubric (Grades 7-8)

Official Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program (ACAP) rubric for narrative writing in grades 7-8.

Alabama ACAP Summative Argumentative Rubric for Grade 7

Alabama ACAP Summative Informative/Explanatory Rubric for Grades 4 and 5

Alaska AK STAR(6)

Alaska AK STAR ELA Constructed Response Rubric (Grade 9)

Official Alaska AK STAR assessment rubric for ELA constructed response items in grade 9.

Alaska AK STAR ELA Constructed Response Rubric (Grades 3-5)

Official Alaska AK STAR assessment rubric for ELA constructed response items in grades 3-5.

Alaska AK STAR ELA Constructed Response Rubric (Grades 6-8)

Official Alaska AK STAR assessment rubric for ELA constructed response items in grades 6-8.

Alaska Constructed Response Scoring Rubric ELA Grades 6-8

English Language Arts rubric

English Language Arts

Alaska Constructed Response Scoring Text-Based Explanatory and Supporting Opinion or Claim Grades 3-8

English Language Arts rubric

English Language Arts

Alaska ELA Grade 9 Text-Based Explanatory and Supporting an Opinion Rubric

Arizona AzM2(5)

Arizona AASA Argumentative Essay Writing Rubric Grades 6-8

Arizona AzM2 Argumentative Writing Rubric

Official Arizona AzM2 assessment rubric for argumentative writing. Aligned with Arizona English Language Arts Standards.

Arizona Informative-Explanatory Essay Writing Rubric

Arizona Informative-Explanatory Essay Writing Rubric for Grades 6–8

Arizona Opinion Essay Writing Rubric Grades 3–5

Arkansas ATLAS(13)

Arkansas ATLAS Grade 6-11 ELA Argumentation Rubric

Official Arkansas ATLAS assessment rubric for argumentation writing in grades 6-11.

Arkansas ATLAS Grade 6-11 ELA Informative/Explanatory Writing Rubric

Official Arkansas ATLAS assessment rubric for informative/explanatory writing in grades 6-11.

Arkansas ATLAS Grade 6-HS ELA Narrative Writing Rubric

Official Arkansas ATLAS assessment rubric for narrative writing in grades 6 through high school.

Arkansas ATLAS Text-based Writing Rubric - Informative/Explanatory (Grades 3-5)

Official Arkansas ATLAS assessment rubric for informative/explanatory writing in grades 3-5.

Arkansas ATLAS Text-based Writing Rubric - Narrative (Grades 3-5)

Official Arkansas ATLAS assessment rubric for narrative writing in grades 3-5.

Arkansas ATLAS Text-based Writing Rubric - Opinion (Grades 3-5)

Official Arkansas ATLAS assessment rubric for opinion writing in grades 3-5.

Arkansas ELA Text-based Writing Argumentation Grades 6–11

Arkansas ELA Text-based Writing Rubrics for Grades 3–5: Informative/Explanatory

Arkansas English Language Arts Essay Rubric for Grades 3-5

Arkansas FINAL Text-based Writing Rubrics for Grades 3-5: Opinion

Arkansas Text-based Writing Rubrics - Grades 3–5: Narrative

Arkansas Text-based Writing Rubrics for Grades 6–11: Informative/Explanatory

Arkansas Text-based Writing Rubrics Narrative Grades 6-HS

California(6)

California - CAASPP - Argumentative Performance Task Writing Rubric - Grades 6-11

California - CAASPP - Explanatory Performance Task Writing Rubric Grades 6-11

California - CAASPP - Narrative Performance Task Writing Rubric - Grades 3-8

California - CAASPP - Opinion Performance Task Writing Rubric - Grades 3-5

California CAASPP - Opinion Performance Task Writing Rubric for Grades 3-5

California Smarter Balanced Argumentative Performance Task Writing Rubric Grades 6-11

Colorado CMAS(7)

Colorado CMAS Argumentative Writing Rubric

Official Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) rubric for argumentative writing. Aligned with Colorado Academic Standards.

Colorado CMAS ELA Prose Constructed Response for Narrative Task Rubric for Grades 3

Colorado CMAS ELA Prose Constructed Response for Narrative Task Rubric for Grades 4-5

Colorado CMAS ELA Prose Constructed Response for Narrative Task Rubric for Grades 6-8

Colorado CMAS ELA Prose Constructed Response for Research Simulation Task (RST) and Literary Analysis Task (LAT) Rubric for Grade 3

Colorado CMAS ELA Prose Constructed Response for Research Simulation Task (RST) and Literary Analysis Task (LAT) Rubric for Grades 4-5

Colorado CMAS ELA Prose Constructed Response for Research Simulation Task (RST) and Literary Analysis Task (LAT) Rubric for Grades 6-8

Connecticut NGSS(5)

Connecticut - Smarter Balanced Argumentative Performance Task Writing Rubric

Connecticut - Smarter Balanced Informational Performance Task Writing Rubric - Grades 3-5

Connecticut - Smarter Balanced Informative-Explanatory Performance Task Writing Rubric Grades 3-5

Connecticut - Smarter Balanced Narrative Performance Task Writing Rubric - Grades 3-8

Connecticut NGSS Science Writing Rubric

Connecticut Next Generation Science Standards-aligned writing rubric for science writing tasks.

Delaware(4)

Delaware - Smarter Balanced Argumentative Performance Task Writing Rubric

Delaware - Smarter Balanced Argumentative Performance Task Writing Rubric - Grades 6-11

Delaware - Smarter Balanced Opinion Performance Task Writing Rubric - Grades 3-5

Delaware - Smarter Balanced Opinion Performance Task Writing Rubric for Grades 3-5

DC PARCC(5)

District of Columbia Grade 3 Narrative Writing Task Rubric

Official District of Columbia rubric for narrative writing tasks in grade 3.

District of Columbia Grade 3 Scoring Rubric for Prose Constructed Response Items (RST & LAT)

Official District of Columbia rubric for Research Simulation and Literary Analysis tasks in grade 3.

District of Columbia Grades 4-5 RST & LAT Scoring Rubric for Prose Constructed Response Items

Official District of Columbia rubric for Research Simulation and Literary Analysis tasks in grades 4-5.

District of Columbia Grades 4-5 Scoring Rubric for Prose Constructed Response Items (Narrative Writing Task)

Official District of Columbia rubric for narrative writing tasks in grades 4-5.

District of Columbia Grades 6-10 Narrative Writing Task Rubric

Official District of Columbia rubric for narrative writing tasks in grades 6-10.

Florida B.E.S.T.(8)

Florida B.E.S.T. Writing Argumentation Rubric - Grades 4-6

Florida B.E.S.T. Writing Argumentation Rubric - Grades 7-10

Florida B.E.S.T. Writing Argumentation Rubric (Grades 4-6)

Florida B.E.S.T. standards argumentation writing rubric for elementary students. Assesses purpose/focus, organization, evidence, and conventions.

Florida B.E.S.T. Writing Argumentation Rubric (Grades 7-10)

Florida B.E.S.T. standards argumentation writing rubric for secondary students.

Florida B.E.S.T. Writing Expository Rubric - Grades 4-6

Florida B.E.S.T. Writing Expository Rubric (Grades 4-6)

Florida B.E.S.T. standards expository writing rubric for elementary students.

Florida B.E.S.T. Writing Expository Rubric (Grades 7-10)

Florida B.E.S.T. standards expository writing rubric for secondary students.

Florida B.E.S.T. Writing Expository Rubric 7-10

Georgia Milestones(24)

Georgia Milestones American Literature and Composition Four-Point Holistic Narrative Rubric for High School

Georgia Milestones American Literature and Composition Seven-Point Two-Trait Rubric for Informational/Explanatory Genre for High School

Georgia Milestones American Literature and Composition Seven-Point, Two-Trait Rubric for Argumentative Genre

Georgia Milestones Argumentative Genre Seven-Point Two-Trait Rubric for Grade 6

Georgia Milestones Argumentative Rubric (Grades 6-8)

Georgia Milestones seven-point two-trait rubric for argumentative writing in middle school.

Georgia Milestones Argumentative Rubric (High School)

Georgia Milestones seven-point two-trait rubric for high school argumentative writing.

Georgia Milestones Argumentative Writing Rubric Grade 8

Georgia Milestones Assessment System Informational/Explanatory and Narrative Genre Rubric for Grade 4

Georgia Milestones Assessment System Informational/Explanatory and Narrative Writing Rubric Grade 5

Georgia Milestones Assessment System Seven-Point, Two-Trait Rubric: Trait 1 for Informational/Explanatory Genre Grade 6

Georgia Milestones Four-Point Holistic Rubric Narrative Genre Grade 3

Georgia Milestones Informational/Explanatory Genre Seven-Point, Two-Trait Rubric: Trait 1 for Grade 5

Georgia Milestones Informational/Explanatory Rubric (Grades 3-8)

Georgia Milestones seven-point two-trait rubric for informational/explanatory writing.

Georgia Milestones Literature and Composition II Rubric

Georgia Milestones Narrative Rubric (Grades 3-8)

Georgia Milestones four-point holistic rubric for narrative writing.

Georgia Milestones Opinion Writing Rubric (Grades 3-5)

Georgia Milestones seven-point two-trait rubric for opinion writing in elementary grades.

Georgia Milestones Seven-Point Two-Trait Argumentative Rubric for Grade 7

Georgia Milestones Seven-Point Two-Trait Rubric for Opinion Genre Grade 4

Georgia Milestones Seven-Point Two-Trait Rubric for Opinion Genre Grade 5

Georgia Milestones Seven-Point Two-Trait Rubric Trait 1 for Informational/Explanatory Genre Grade 4

Georgia Milestones Seven-Point Two-Trait Rubric Trait 1 for Informational/Explanatory Genre Grade 7

Georgia Milestones Seven-Point, Two-Trait Rubric for Opinion Genre for Grade 3

Georgia Milestones Seven-Point, Two-Trait Rubric Informational/Explanatory Genre

Georgia Milestones Seven-Point, Two-Trait Rubric Trait 1 for Informational/Explanatory Genre for Grade 8

Illinois IAR(2)

Illinois IAR Narrative Writing Rubric (Grade 3)

Illinois Assessment of Readiness narrative writing rubric for grade 3.

Illinois IAR Prose Constructed Response Rubric (Grades 4-8)

Illinois Assessment of Readiness prose constructed response rubric for grades 4-8.

Indiana ILEARN(2)

Indiana ILEARN Argumentative Writing Rubric

Official Indiana ILEARN assessment rubric for argumentative writing. Evaluates claim development, evidence use, organization, and language conventions for Indiana state standards.

Indiana ILEARN Informative Writing Rubric

Official Indiana ILEARN assessment rubric for informative/explanatory writing. Assesses topic development, use of sources, organization, and conventions.

Iowa ISASP(1)

Iowa ISASP Argumentative Writing Rubric

Official Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) rubric for argumentative writing. Aligned with Iowa Core Standards.

Kansas KAP(9)

Kansas KAP MDPT Argument Writing Rubric (Grades 6-8)

Official Kansas KAP MDPT rubric for argument writing in grades 6-8.

Kansas KAP MDPT Argument Writing Rubric (High School)

Official Kansas KAP MDPT rubric for argument writing in high school.

Kansas KAP MDPT Informative/Explanatory Writing Rubric (Grades 3-5)

Official Kansas KAP MDPT rubric for informative/explanatory writing in grades 3-5.

Kansas KAP MDPT Informative/Explanatory Writing Rubric (Grades 6-8)

Official Kansas KAP MDPT rubric for informative/explanatory writing in grades 6-8.

Kansas KAP MDPT Informative/Explanatory Writing Rubric (High School)

Official Kansas KAP MDPT rubric for informative/explanatory writing in high school.

Kansas KAP MDPT Narrative Writing Rubric (Grades 3-5)

Official Kansas KAP MDPT rubric for narrative writing in grades 3-5.

Kansas KAP MDPT Narrative Writing Rubric (Grades 6-8)

Official Kansas KAP MDPT rubric for narrative writing in grades 6-8.

Kansas KAP MDPT Narrative Writing Rubric (High School)

Official Kansas KAP MDPT rubric for narrative writing in high school.

Kansas KAP MDPT Opinion Writing Rubric (Grades 3-5)

Official Kansas Assessment Program Multi-District Performance Task rubric for opinion writing in grades 3-5.

Kentucky KSA(1)

Kentucky KSA Argumentative Writing Rubric

Official Kentucky Summative Assessment rubric for argumentative writing. Aligned with Kentucky Academic Standards for evaluating claims, evidence, and reasoning.

Louisiana LEAP(1)

Louisiana LEAP 2025 Argumentative Writing Rubric

Official Louisiana LEAP 2025 assessment rubric for argumentative writing. Evaluates claims, evidence from texts, reasoning, and conventions aligned to Louisiana Student Standards.

Maine eMPowerME(6)

Maine eMPowerME Argumentative Performance Task Writing Rubric (Grade 6)

Official Maine eMPowerME rubric for argumentative writing performance tasks in grade 6.

Maine eMPowerME Argumentative Performance Task Writing Rubric (Grades 7-11)

Official Maine eMPowerME rubric for argumentative writing performance tasks in grades 7-11.

Maine eMPowerME Informative/Explanatory Performance Task Writing Rubric (Grades 3-5)

Official Maine eMPowerME rubric for informative/explanatory writing performance tasks in grades 3-5.

Maine eMPowerME Narrative Performance Task Writing Rubric (Grades 3-6)

Official Maine eMPowerME rubric for narrative writing performance tasks in grades 3-6.

Maine eMPowerME Narrative Performance Task Writing Rubric (Grades 7-8)

Official Maine eMPowerME rubric for narrative writing performance tasks in grades 7-8.

Maine eMPowerME Opinion Performance Task Writing Rubric (Grades 3-5)

Official Maine eMPowerME assessment rubric for opinion writing performance tasks in grades 3-5.

Maryland MCAP(1)

Maryland MCAP Argumentative Writing Rubric

Official Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) rubric for argumentative writing. Evaluates purpose/focus, evidence/elaboration, and conventions.

Massachusetts MCAS(1)

Massachusetts MCAS Essay Writing Rubric

Official Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) rubric for essay writing. Evaluates idea development, organization, and language use for grades 3-10.

Michigan M-STEP(1)

Michigan M-STEP Argumentative Writing Rubric

Official Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress (M-STEP) rubric for argumentative writing. Evaluates claims, evidence, organization, and conventions.

Minnesota MCA(1)

Minnesota MCA Writing Rubric

Official Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) rubric for writing tasks. Evaluates idea development, organization, voice, word choice, and conventions.

Mississippi MAAP(3)

Mississippi MAAP ELA Writing Rubric Grades 3-4 (Enhanced Guidance)

Official Mississippi MAAP ELA writing rubric with enhanced guidance for grades 3-4.

Mississippi MAAP ELA Writing Rubric Grades 3-8

Official Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP) rubric for ELA writing in grades 3-8.

Mississippi MAAP ELA Writing Rubric Grades 7-8 (Enhanced Guidance)

Official Mississippi MAAP ELA writing rubric with enhanced guidance for grades 7-8.

Missouri MAP(1)

Missouri MAP Argumentative Writing Rubric

Official Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) rubric for argumentative writing. Aligned with Missouri Learning Standards.

Montana MontCAS(6)

Montana MontCAS Argumentative Performance Task Writing Rubric (Grade 6)

Official Montana MontCAS rubric for argumentative writing performance tasks in grade 6.

Montana MontCAS Argumentative Performance Task Writing Rubric (Grades 7-11)

Official Montana MontCAS rubric for argumentative writing performance tasks in grades 7-11.

Montana MontCAS Informative/Explanatory Performance Task Writing Rubric (Grades 3-5)

Official Montana MontCAS rubric for informative/explanatory writing performance tasks in grades 3-5.

Montana MontCAS Narrative Performance Task Writing Rubric (Grades 3-6)

Official Montana MontCAS rubric for narrative writing performance tasks in grades 3-6.

Montana MontCAS Narrative Performance Task Writing Rubric (Grades 7-8)

Official Montana MontCAS rubric for narrative writing performance tasks in grades 7-8.

Montana MontCAS Opinion Performance Task Writing Rubric (Grades 3-5)

Official Montana Comprehensive Assessment System rubric for opinion writing performance tasks in grades 3-5.

North Dakota NDSA(3)

NDSA Argumentative Grades 6-8

North Dakota State Assessment rubric for argumentative writing for grades 6-8

NDSA Informational Grades 3-5

North Dakota State Assessment rubric for informational writing for grades 3-5

NDSA Narrative Grades 3-5

North Dakota State Assessment rubric for narrative writing for grades 3-5

Nebraska NSCAS(4)

Nebraska ELPA21 Writing - Construct a Claim Rubric (Grade Band 6-8)

Official Nebraska ELPA21 writing rubric for constructing a claim in grade band 6-8.

Nebraska ELPA21 Writing - Respond to a Peer Email Rubric (Grade Band 6-8)

Official Nebraska ELPA21 writing rubric for responding to a peer email in grade band 6-8.

Nebraska ELPA21 Writing - Storyboard Rubric (Grade Band 6-8)

Official Nebraska ELPA21 writing rubric for storyboard tasks in grade band 6-8.

Nebraska ELPA21 Writing - Writing Questions Rubric (Grade Band 6-8)

Official Nebraska ELPA21 writing rubric for writing questions in grade band 6-8.

New Jersey NJSLA(1)

New Jersey NJSLA Argumentative Writing Rubric

Official New Jersey Student Learning Assessment (NJSLA) rubric for argumentative writing. Aligned with NJ Student Learning Standards.

NY Regents(3)

New York Regents ELA Argument Essay Rubric

New York Regents ELA Part 2 rubric for writing from sources (argument).

New York State Writing Evaluation Rubric (Grades 4-5)

New York State ELA writing evaluation rubric for elementary students.

New York State Writing Evaluation Rubric (Grades 6-8)

New York State ELA writing evaluation rubric for middle school students.

NH SAS(4)

NH SAS Argument Grades 6-8

New Hampshire Statewide Assessment System rubric for argumentative writing for grades 6-8

NH SAS Informational/Explanatory Grades 3-5

New Hampshire Statewide Assessment System rubric for informational/explanatory writing for grades 3-5

NH SAS Informational/Explanatory Grades 6-8

New Hampshire Statewide Assessment System rubric for informational/explanatory writing for grades 6-8

NH SAS Narrative Grades 3-5

New Hampshire Statewide Assessment System rubric for narrative writing for grades 3-5

New Mexico NM-MSSA(3)

NM-MSSA Argumentative Grades 6-8

New Mexico Measures of Student Success and Achievement rubric for argumentative writing for grades 6-8

NM-MSSA Informative/Explanatory Grades 3-5

New Mexico Measures of Student Success and Achievement rubric for informative/explanatory writing for grades 3-5

NM-MSSA Narrative Grades 3-5

New Mexico Measures of Student Success and Achievement rubric for narrative writing for grades 3-5

NC EOG/EOC(1)

North Carolina Write Score Argumentative Rubric

Official North Carolina Write Score rubric for argumentative writing. Evaluates claim development, evidence use, organization, and conventions.

Ohio OST(3)

Ohio State Tests Argumentation Writing Rubric (Grades 6-12)

Ohio State Tests argumentation writing rubric for secondary students.

Ohio State Tests Informative/Explanatory Writing Rubric (Grades 3-5)

Ohio State Tests informative/explanatory writing rubric for elementary students.

Ohio State Tests Opinion Writing Rubric (Grades 3-5)

Ohio State Tests opinion writing rubric for elementary students aligned to Ohio Learning Standards.

Oklahoma OSTP(1)

Oklahoma OSTP Argumentative Writing Rubric

Official Oklahoma School Testing Program (OSTP) rubric for argumentative writing. Aligned with Oklahoma Academic Standards.

PA PSSA(2)

Pennsylvania PSSA Argumentative Writing Rubric (Grades 6-8)

Pennsylvania PSSA argumentative writing rubric for middle school students.

Pennsylvania PSSA Opinion Writing Rubric (Grades 3-5)

Pennsylvania System of School Assessment opinion writing rubric for elementary students.

Rhode Island RICAS(4)

RICAS Argumentative Grades 6-8

Rhode Island Comprehensive Assessment System rubric for argumentative writing for grades 6-8

RICAS Informational Grades 3-5

Rhode Island Comprehensive Assessment System rubric for informational writing for grades 3-5

RICAS Informational Grades 6-8

Rhode Island Comprehensive Assessment System rubric for informational writing for grades 6-8

RICAS Narrative Grades 3-5

Rhode Island Comprehensive Assessment System rubric for narrative writing for grades 3-5

SC READY(1)

South Carolina SC READY Writing Rubric

Official South Carolina SC READY assessment rubric for writing. Aligned with South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Standards.

Tennessee TCAP(1)

Tennessee TCAP Writing Rubric

Official Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) rubric for writing. Aligned with Tennessee Academic Standards.

Texas STAAR(17)

Texas - STAAR Extended Constructed Response Rubric - Grades 3-5

Texas - STAAR Extended Constructed Response Rubric - Grades 6-8, English I & II

Texas STAAR - Reading Short Constructed Response Rubric - Grades 3-8

Texas STAAR - Science and Social Studies Short Constructed Response Rubric - Grades 3-8

Science and Social Studies rubric

Science and Social Studies

Texas STAAR - Writing Short Constructed Response Rubric - Grades 3-8

Texas STAAR Argumentative Writing Rubric - Grades 3-5

Texas STAAR Argumentative/Opinion Writing Rubric - Grades 6-12 -English II

Texas STAAR Argumentative/Opinion Writing Rubric (Grades 3-5)

Texas STAAR argumentative/opinion writing rubric for elementary students aligned to TEKS.

Texas STAAR Informational Writing Rubric - Grades 3-5

Texas STAAR informational writing rubric for elementary students aligned to TEKS. Assesses organization, development of ideas, and conventions.

Texas STAAR Informational Writing Rubric - Grades 6-12 -English II

Texas STAAR Spanish Argumentative/Opinion Writing Rubric - Grades 3-5

Texas STAAR argumentative/opinion writing rubric in Spanish for elementary students.

Texas STAAR Spanish Informational Writing Rubric - Grades 3-5

Texas STAAR informational writing rubric in Spanish for elementary students.

Texas STAAR Writing Rubric (Grades 6-EOC)

Texas STAAR writing rubric for secondary students (Grades 6-8 and English I/II). Covers both informational and argumentative writing.

Texas TELPAS Four-Point Writing Rubric for Grades 2-3

Texas TELPAS Twelve-Point Writing Rubric for Grades 4-12

Texas TELPAS Writing Rubric (Grades 2-3)

Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) four-point writing rubric for grades 2-3.

Texas TELPAS Writing Rubric (Grades 4-12)

Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) twelve-point writing rubric for grades 4-12.

Utah RISE(3)

Utah RISE Argumentative Grades 6-8

Utah Readiness Improvement Success Empowerment rubric for argumentative writing for grades 6-8

Utah RISE Informational Grades 3-5

Utah Readiness Improvement Success Empowerment rubric for informational writing for grades 3-5

Utah RISE Narrative Grades 3-5

Utah Readiness Improvement Success Empowerment rubric for narrative writing for grades 3-5

Virginia SOL(1)

Virginia SOL Writing Rubric

Official Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) rubric for writing assessments. Evaluates composing, written expression, and usage/mechanics.

Wisconsin Forward(1)

Wisconsin Forward Exam Writing Rubric

Official Wisconsin Forward Exam rubric for writing tasks. Aligned with Wisconsin Academic Standards for evaluating student writing.

Wyoming PAWS(4)

WY-TOPP Argumentative Grades 6-8

Wyoming Test of Proficiency and Progress rubric for argumentative writing for grades 6-8

WY-TOPP Informational Grades 6-8

Wyoming Test of Proficiency and Progress rubric for informational writing for grades 6-8

Wyoming PAWS Informational Grades 3-5

Wyoming Paws (Proficiency Assessments for Wyoming Students) rubric for informational writing for grades 3-5

Wyoming PAWS Narrative Grades 3-5

Wyoming Paws (Proficiency Assessments for Wyoming Students) rubric for narrative writing for grades 3-5

National Standards Rubrics

AP Comparative Government: Argument Essay

College Board AP Comparative Government and Politics argument essay rubric.

AP Computer Science Principles: Create Task

College Board AP Computer Science Principles Create Performance Task rubric.

Computer Science

AP English Language: Argument Essay

College Board AP English Language and Composition argument essay rubric. 6-point scale assessing thesis, evidence/commentary, and sophistication.

AP English Language: Rhetorical Analysis

College Board AP English Language rhetorical analysis essay rubric. Assesses thesis, evidence/commentary on rhetorical choices, and sophistication.

AP English Language: Synthesis Essay

College Board AP English Language synthesis essay rubric. Assesses thesis, evidence from sources, and sophistication.

AP History: Document-Based Question (DBQ)

College Board AP History DBQ rubric. Used for AP US History, AP European History, and AP World History. 7-point scale.

AP History: Long Essay Question (LEQ)

College Board AP History LEQ rubric. Used for AP US History, AP European History, and AP World History. 6-point scale.

AP Research: Academic Paper

College Board AP Research academic paper rubric. Assesses inquiry, understanding, analysis, and academic writing.

AP Seminar: Individual Written Argument (IWA)

College Board AP Seminar IWA rubric. Assesses argument, research, reasoning, and writing.

Cambridge A Level English Literature Essay Rubric

Official Cambridge International A Level English Literature rubric for essay responses (9695). Evaluates critical analysis and written expression.

English Literature

Cambridge AS Level English Language Analysis Rubric

Official Cambridge International AS Level English Language rubric for text analysis (9093). Evaluates analytical skills and written expression.

Cambridge IGCSE English Language Writing Rubric

Official Cambridge IGCSE English Language rubric for writing tasks (0500/0990). Evaluates content, structure, style, and accuracy.

Cambridge IGCSE English Literature Essay Rubric

Official Cambridge IGCSE English Literature rubric for essay responses (0475/0992). Evaluates understanding, analysis, and expression.

English Literature

Cambridge IGCSE ESL Writing (Core)

Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language rubric for core writing tasks

Cambridge IGCSE ESL Writing (Extended)

Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language rubric for extended writing tasks

Cambridge IGCSE First Language English Descriptive Writing

Cambridge IGCSE First Language English rubric for descriptive writing

Cambridge IGCSE First Language English Narrative Writing

Cambridge IGCSE First Language English rubric for narrative writing

Cambridge IGCSE Global Perspectives Individual Report

Cambridge IGCSE Global Perspectives rubric for individual research reports

Common Core Argument Writing Rubric (Grades 6-8)

Common Core State Standards argument writing rubric for middle school students.

Common Core Argument Writing Rubric (Grades 9-12)

Common Core State Standards argument writing rubric for high school students.

Common Core Informative Writing Rubric (Grades 6-8)

Common Core State Standards informative/explanatory writing rubric for middle school.

Common Core Narrative Writing Rubric (Grades 6-8)

Common Core State Standards narrative writing rubric for middle school.

IB DP Extended Essay Rubric

Official IB Diploma Programme Extended Essay assessment rubric. Evaluates focus, knowledge, critical thinking, presentation, and engagement.

IB DP Language and Literature Paper 1 Rubric

Official IB Diploma Programme rubric for Language and Literature Paper 1 (Guided Literary Analysis). Used for HL and SL assessments.

IB DP Theory of Knowledge Essay Rubric

Official IB Diploma Programme Theory of Knowledge Essay assessment rubric. Evaluates understanding, knowledge questions, and quality of analysis.

Theory of Knowledge

IB MYP Arts Criterion A: Investigating

IB MYP Arts assessment criterion for investigating art forms and artists

IB MYP Arts Criterion B: Developing Skills

IB MYP Arts assessment criterion for developing artistic skills

IB MYP Arts Criterion C: Thinking Creatively

IB MYP Arts assessment criterion for creative thinking in the arts

IB MYP Arts Criterion D: Responding

IB MYP Arts assessment criterion for responding to and evaluating art

IB MYP Criterion A: Analysing Rubric

Official IB Middle Years Programme rubric for Criterion A: Analysing. Assesses ability to analyse content, context, language, structure, technique, and style of texts.

IB MYP Criterion B: Organizing Rubric

Official IB Middle Years Programme rubric for Criterion B: Organizing. Assesses organization of ideas and opinions using a range of appropriate conventions.

IB MYP Criterion C: Producing Text Rubric

Official IB Middle Years Programme rubric for Criterion C: Producing Text. Assesses production of written and spoken text for specific purposes.

IB MYP Criterion D: Using Language Rubric

Official IB Middle Years Programme rubric for Criterion D: Using Language. Assesses accuracy in grammar, syntax, punctuation, and spelling.

IB MYP Design Criterion A: Inquiring and Analysing

IB MYP Design assessment criterion for inquiring and analysing design problems

IB MYP Design Criterion B: Developing Ideas

IB MYP Design assessment criterion for developing and presenting design ideas

IB MYP Individuals and Societies Criterion A: Knowing and Understanding

IB MYP Individuals and Societies assessment criterion for knowledge and understanding

IB MYP Individuals and Societies Criterion B: Investigating

IB MYP Individuals and Societies assessment criterion for investigating

IB MYP Language Acquisition Criterion A: Comprehending Spoken/Visual Text

IB MYP Language Acquisition assessment criterion for comprehending spoken and visual text

World Languages

IB MYP Language Acquisition Criterion C: Communicating in Written Form

IB MYP Language Acquisition assessment criterion for written communication

World Languages

IB MYP Mathematics Criterion A: Knowing and Understanding

IB MYP Mathematics assessment criterion for knowledge and understanding

IB MYP Mathematics Criterion B: Investigating Patterns

IB MYP Mathematics assessment criterion for investigating patterns

IB MYP PHE Criterion A: Knowing and Understanding

IB MYP Physical and Health Education assessment criterion for knowledge and understanding

Physical Education

IB MYP Sciences Criterion A: Knowing and Understanding

IB MYP Sciences assessment criterion for scientific knowledge and understanding

IB MYP Sciences Criterion B: Inquiring and Designing

IB MYP Sciences assessment criterion for scientific inquiry and experimental design

IB MYP Sciences Criterion C: Processing and Evaluating

IB MYP Sciences assessment criterion for processing and evaluating scientific data

MSAA Writing Grades 3-5

Multi-State Alternate Assessment rubric for writing for students with significant cognitive disabilities in grades 3-5

MSAA Writing Grades 6-8

Multi-State Alternate Assessment rubric for writing for students with significant cognitive disabilities in grades 6-8

MSAA Writing High School

Multi-State Alternate Assessment rubric for writing for students with significant cognitive disabilities in high school

SBAC Argumentative Writing Rubric (Grade 6)

Smarter Balanced argumentative writing rubric for 6th grade. Assesses claim, organization, evidence, and conventions.

California SBAC

SBAC Argumentative Writing Rubric (Grades 7-11)

Smarter Balanced argumentative writing rubric for secondary students. Assesses claim, organization, evidence/elaboration, and conventions.

California SBAC

SBAC Explanatory Writing Rubric (Grades 6-11)

Smarter Balanced explanatory/informative writing rubric for secondary students. Assesses focus, organization, evidence/elaboration, and conventions.

California SBAC

SBAC Informative/Explanatory Writing Rubric (Grades 3-5)

Smarter Balanced informative/explanatory writing rubric for elementary students. Assesses focus, organization, elaboration, and conventions.

California SBAC

SBAC Narrative Writing Rubric (Grades 3-5)

Smarter Balanced narrative writing rubric for elementary students. Assesses narrative focus, organization, development, and conventions.

California SBAC

SBAC Narrative Writing Rubric (Grades 6-8)

Smarter Balanced narrative writing rubric for middle school students. Assesses narrative focus, organization, elaboration, and conventions.

California SBAC

SBAC Opinion Writing Rubric (Grades 3-5)

Smarter Balanced opinion writing rubric for elementary students. Assesses statement of purpose/focus, organization, evidence/elaboration, and conventions.

California SBAC

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Sample Descriptive Writing Elementary

Sample rubric for descriptive writing assessment for elementary students

Sample Descriptive Writing Middle School

Sample rubric for descriptive writing assessment for middle school students

Sample Expository Writing Elementary

Sample rubric for expository writing assessment for elementary students

Sample Narrative Writing College

Sample rubric for narrative writing assessment for college/university students

Sample Persuasive Writing High School

Sample rubric for persuasive writing assessment for high school students

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