The Rubric Design Cogniti Agent will help academic staff develop high-quality draft rubrics using evidence-informed assessment design principles. It will guide you through a structured, step-by-step process that supports both rubric development and professional learning to upskill in effective rubric design.
The Cogniti Agent will help you:
- Develop clear assessment criteria, constructively aligned to your Course Learning Outcomes
- Create descriptors from Pass to High Distinction appropriate for your context
- Improve transparency for students and consistency in marking.
What to Expect
The Cogniti Agent will ask a series of questions about your course and assessment before helping you:
- Identify and refine assessment criteria.
- Develop performance descriptors across grade levels.
- Generate a complete draft rubric for review and adaptation.
Important
The rubric produced is a first draft. You will need to apply your disciplinary expertise to refine descriptors, ensure contextual relevance, and determine criterion weightings. The Assistant provides the structure and best-practice guidance, while your academic expertise ensures the final rubric is fit for purpose.
To access the agent, please click on the link below and login using your University of Newcastle credentials via single sign on.
Create a draft with the Rubric Design Agent
For more guidance on rubric design, see the Rubrics: An Introduction resource or register your interest to attend a Rubrics Workshop.
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