Rebecca Hopkins

Speaking at

• ALL Ohio Conference 2026

  Rubrics: Student Success Using Self-Assess

  Monday, July 20 · 2:45 PM – 3:30 PM · Franklin

  Rubrics are well-associated with use of a scale educators use to assess demonstration of declarative or procedural knowledge that can then be easily associated with students' level of proficiency or readiness. We are aware we should use student-friendly language with concise steps to meet lesson objectives or standards, but how often do we emphasize the use of rubrics that enable students to self-assess their level of readiness by monitoring their individual learning progress? Using "I can" statements related to focus statements or established criteria based on a state standard can help students more accurately determine where they are in their learning progression toward mastery. Structured appropriately, students will not only be able to monitor their progress, but they will be able to develop vital metacognitive skills that help students evaluate study methods and learning styles but also help direct their focus toward areas needing improvement or further review. This presentation will discuss rubric development, structure, verbiage, and the benefits of using self-assessment rubrics as a strategy to increase student success.