RubiStar, a rubric creator for student assessment
Marking and feedback
Description: Rubistar is a tool for creating rubrics to assess student work. Users input criteria and performance levels, and Rubistar generates a rubric template. Also, Rubistar features pre-made rubrics for different topics (e.g. Reading, Writing, Math, Art, etc.). Rubrics can then be printed for classroom use and saved for later with an account. Rubistar also allows editing, duplicating, analysing, or deleting rubrics. Rubrics can be set as temporary or permanent, with temporary rubrics expiring in one week, and permanent ones being stored indefinitely. Finally, Rubistar assigns an ID number to each rubric, making them easier to locate. Rubrics are also assigned an ID number to find later. It can be used without creating an account, but signing up allows easier access.
Evaluation: Rubistar is a helpful tool for teachers to create their rubrics and facilitate assessing students’ performance. Also, it can be a great time-saver, especially if using existing rubrics posted by other users on the website. Sharing rubrics in advance with students can also help them better grasp what is being asked of them and evaluated, providing guidance. Finally, Rubistar provides an analysing feature to help teachers understand where students need more support. For example, if teachers realise that students make the most mistakes in a specific exercise, they can input students’ answers on Rubistar to comprehend the problem better and find solutions.
Cost: Free.
Usability and tech notes ▼
Time efficiency 
Time needed to learn how to use a tool and its time-saving potential: Medium.
Interface language(s) The number of languages in which the tool is currently available/adaptable to: English, Spanish.
Respect for privacy What data does the tool collect and why? What security measures are there? GDPR compliant? : High. Rubistar only requires users to provide an email account. All information it collects is kept confidential and hence not sold or traded to third parties. It also uses cookies to aid operate the user interface, including login status tracking, temporary stored data or rubric content. Rubistar does not store records of individual site use or browsing preferences. It is free and supported by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, so it does not operate for commercial purposes. Rubistar does not state compliance with the GDPR. See more here.
Saving work for future use Can work be saved for future use?: Yes