Free Rubric Generator
A rubric is a scoring guide that turns vague grading into specific, criteria-based feedback. Pick an assignment type, choose your performance scale, and edit the criteria and descriptors to match your unit. Print, copy as a Markdown table, or save to revisit later. Free, no signup, fully private - everything stays in your browser.
5-paragraph or longer analytical writing with thesis, evidence, and reasoning.
Performance levels
4 levels is the most common for analytic rubrics.
Total possible points
60
(criterion weight × top level), summed across criteria.
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Total possible points: 60
| Criterion | 4 pts | 3 pts | 2 pts | 1 pts | Weight | |
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Click any cell to edit it inline. The Markdown export uses the values you see here.
Frequently asked questions
What is a rubric and why use one?
A rubric is a scoring guide that lays out the criteria for an assignment and describes what each level of performance looks like. Rubrics make grading faster and more consistent, give students a clear target before they start, and turn vague feedback like "needs work" into specific, actionable language tied to a level descriptor.
What is the difference between an analytic and holistic rubric?
An analytic rubric scores each criterion separately (e.g. organization 4/4, evidence 3/4, conventions 4/4), so students see exactly which area needs work. A holistic rubric gives one overall score with a single descriptor for the whole piece. This generator builds analytic rubrics because they give the most useful feedback for skill-building.
How many performance levels should I use?
4 levels is the most common because it forces a decision (a 3-level rubric tempts you to score everything in the middle). Use 3 levels for younger students or quick formative checks. Use 5 levels for high-stakes assignments where you need finer distinctions between proficient and exemplary work.
Can I edit the descriptors after the rubric is generated?
Yes. Every cell in the rubric table is editable inline. The generator gives you a strong starting point with research-aligned descriptors, then you tune the wording to match your unit, your students, and your standards. Click the descriptor text and start typing.
Can I print the rubric or share it with students?
Yes. The Print button opens a clean letter-size layout with the rubric grid, criteria, descriptors, and total points - ready to staple to assignments or hand back with student work. You can also copy the rubric as a Markdown table to paste into your LMS, Google Doc, or assignment description.
Is the rubric data sent to a server?
No. The rubric generator runs entirely in your browser. Your assignment topic, criteria, and descriptors stay on your device, never touch our servers, and are not stored anywhere unless you choose to save them in your browser local storage.