Standard+B2+Defines+learning+expectations+and+provides+timely+evaluative+feedback+on+student+performance

**Evidence/Activity/Anecdote:**
For every writing unit, students fill out a self-assessment rubric after they have completed a published piece of writing. This assessment is based on the mini-lessons taught in class and allows students to reflect on their own learning. They have a chance to look back on their final draft and notice if they used the mini-lessons as a tool to enhance their work. When I do the mini lesson during writing workshop, I write the skills on chart paper with examples and display it in the room. Students know exactly what skills they need to use in their writing and have an example to refer to if needed.

I have found the self-assessment rubric to be highly effective with students and recognizing what skills they have done well and what skills they need to work on. More often than not, students are honest when reflecting back on their work and filling out their self-assessment. This assessment format also helps individualize student learning, helping the student focus directly on their next learning steps. I use the same rubric for the teacher assessment. I think it’s valuable for students to compare my marks and their marks, and if there are any questions/concerns we talk about it.

I also like using the rubrics because they are either displayed or handed out at the beginning of the unit. Right from the start, students know what the expectation is for the unit. Students also can use the rubric to guide their editing and revision.

Below are some samples of teacher and self assessment rubrics: