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Using rubrics in economics

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  • McGoldrick, KimMarie
  • Peterson, Brian

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We detail the use of a technique which has the potential to better correlate class activities and learning objectives and reduce time spent in assessing learning while also addressing the issue of subjectivity in grading. Rubrics contain an explicit description of evaluation criteria and standards of competency which aid the development of course materials and support objective grading of assignments. We present an introduction to rubric use in economics, describing examples of their use as a student- and an instructor-centered (formative and summative) assessment tool in two very different types of courses: micro principles and quantitative methods.

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  • McGoldrick, KimMarie & Peterson, Brian, 2013. "Using rubrics in economics," International Review of Economics Education, Elsevier, vol. 12(C), pages 33-47.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ireced:v:12:y:2013:i:c:p:33-47
    DOI: 10.1016/j.iree.2013.04.009
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    Cited by:

    1. Marketa Halova Wolfe, 2023. "Incorporating Racial Justice Topics into an Econometrics Course," Eastern Economic Journal, Palgrave Macmillan;Eastern Economic Association, vol. 49(3), pages 312-327, June.
    2. Helmy, Heba E., 2016. "A lottery on the first day of classes! An innovative structured steps assignment on a partially randomly selected topic," International Review of Economics Education, Elsevier, vol. 21(C), pages 41-47.

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    Keywords

    Rubrics; Pedagogy; Assessment;
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    JEL classification:

    • A22 - General Economics and Teaching - - Economic Education and Teaching of Economics - - - Undergraduate

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