Skip to main content

How to create grading rubrics

How to create a customizable, Google Classroom-compatible rubric in Monsha by providing assignment context and configuring criteria.

Piash avatar
Written by Piash
Updated this week

Use Monsha’s AI-powered Rubric Generator to create clear, context-aligned rubrics in minutes. You’ll be able to customise point scales, criteria, and performance levels, and export the rubric in multiple formats including Google Sheets, DOC, and PDF.

Step 1: Log in to Monsha

  1. Go to Monsha.

  2. Sign up or log in to your account. It only takes a few clicks!

Step 2: Access the Rubric Generator

  1. Navigate to the Rubric Generator tool.

  2. Click to begin the rubric creation process.

Step 3: Organize Your Rubric

You have the option to assign your rubric to a course, unit, or lesson. This helps keep your resources organized and fully integrated with Monsha’s course planning features.

You can skip this step and attach your rubric later if needed.

Step 4: Provide Context for the Rubric

The AI needs assignment context to generate a tailored rubric. You can provide this context in multiple ways:

  • Write a description of the assignment.

  • Upload assignment documents (PDF, DOCX, or TXT).

  • Share other Monsha resources.

  • Include relevant online resources or YouTube links.

  • Add curriculum standards or learning objectives.

image.png

You can combine multiple sources to give the AI a comprehensive understanding.

Step 5: Configure the Rubric

The Rubric Generator provides two creation methods:

  1. Minimal Effort Option:

    • List high-level assessment criteria (e.g., creativity, problem-solving).

    • Select a point scale (3 to 7 points).

      image.png
  2. Full Control Option:

    • Manually add criteria with custom titles.

    • Assign point values for each criterion.

    • Specify achievement levels.

      image.png

Step 6: Customize the Rubric

Further personalize the rubric by:

  • Selecting a grade level.

  • Choosing a language.

  • Aligning with taxonomies (e.g., Bloom’s, Depth of Knowledge).

  • Adding special instructions or notes.

image.png

Step 7: Generate the Rubric

Click Generate to create the rubric. Monsha will provide:

  • Criterion titles and descriptions.

  • Achievement levels with specific point values.

  • A context-aligned rubric ready for review.

Additional Tips for Using the Rubric Generator

  1. Export or Edit the Rubric:

    • Export the rubric in formats like Google Sheets, Excel, DOC, PDF, or Google Docs. Rubrics exported to Google Sheets are fully compatible with Google Classroom.

      image.png
    • Edit the rubric using Monsha’s rich-text editor, which supports tables, images, and equations.

      image.png
  2. Re-generate for Adjustments:

    • If the initial rubric needs changes, you can re-generate it. Modify criteria, point scales, or descriptions as required.

  3. Differentiate the Rubric:

    • Adapt the rubric to suit diverse learner needs by modifying it by grade level, language, or taxonomy.

      image.png
  4. Generate Additional Teaching Resources:

    • Monsha allows you to create more resources based on your rubric, such as assessments, lesson plans, student guides, and practice activities.

  5. Access Saved Rubrics:

    • Your rubrics are always available for future access in your Monsha account.

Did this answer your question?