How do I create a grading rubric?

Pick a template (Essay, Presentation, Group Project, or Lab Report) or start blank, then edit the criteria rows, the four performance-level columns, the descriptor in each cell, and the points per criterion. The finished rubric previews live below.

Can I rename the performance levels?

Yes. The four level names (Excellent, Good, Satisfactory, Needs Improvement by default) are editable column headers — type any labels you like, such as 4/3/2/1 or Exceeds/Meets/Approaching/Beginning.

How do I get the rubric into Google Docs or Word?

Use Copy as Tab-Separated and paste into Google Docs, Word, Excel, or Sheets — the tabs become table columns. Copy as Markdown gives you a Markdown table for wikis, LMS pages, or README files.

Can I print the rubric?

Yes. Click Print and only the finished rubric table is sent to the printer — the editor controls and page chrome are hidden automatically.

Is the rubric generator free?

Completely free, with no account or sign-up. Everything runs in your browser, so your rubric never leaves your device.

Rubric Generator

Build a grading rubric from a ready-made template or from scratch. Edit criteria, performance levels, descriptors, and points, then copy it as a table or print it.

Start from a template

Rubric title

Performance level

level 1level 2level 3level 4

Criterion 1CriterionExcellentGoodSatisfactoryNeeds Improvement

Points

Criterion 2CriterionExcellentGoodSatisfactoryNeeds Improvement

Points

Criterion 3CriterionExcellentGoodSatisfactoryNeeds Improvement

Points

Criterion 4CriterionExcellentGoodSatisfactoryNeeds Improvement

Points

Criterion 5CriterionExcellentGoodSatisfactoryNeeds Improvement

Points


Clear, insightful thesis sustained throughout the essay.	Clear thesis with only minor drift in places.	Thesis present but vague or inconsistently followed.	No identifiable thesis or central focus.
Logical structure with smooth, purposeful transitions.	Mostly logical; transitions occasionally abrupt.	Some organization, but ideas jump around.	Little discernible structure or paragraphing.
Strong, well-cited evidence supports every claim.	Solid evidence with a few unsupported claims.	Limited or loosely related evidence.	Claims are largely unsupported.
Original analysis that goes well beyond summary.	Good analysis with some summary padding.	Mostly summary with occasional analysis.	Retells sources without any analysis.
Virtually error-free prose.	A few minor errors that never impede meaning.	Frequent errors that sometimes distract the reader.	Errors seriously impede readability.

Preview

Criterion	Excellent	Good	Satisfactory	Needs Improvement	Points
Thesis & Focus	Clear, insightful thesis sustained throughout the essay.	Clear thesis with only minor drift in places.	Thesis present but vague or inconsistently followed.	No identifiable thesis or central focus.	20
Organization	Logical structure with smooth, purposeful transitions.	Mostly logical; transitions occasionally abrupt.	Some organization, but ideas jump around.	Little discernible structure or paragraphing.	20
Evidence & Support	Strong, well-cited evidence supports every claim.	Solid evidence with a few unsupported claims.	Limited or loosely related evidence.	Claims are largely unsupported.	25
Analysis	Original analysis that goes well beyond summary.	Good analysis with some summary padding.	Mostly summary with occasional analysis.	Retells sources without any analysis.	20
Grammar & Mechanics	Virtually error-free prose.	A few minor errors that never impede meaning.	Frequent errors that sometimes distract the reader.	Errors seriously impede readability.	15
Total					100

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I create a grading rubric?: Pick a template (Essay, Presentation, Group Project, or Lab Report) or start blank, then edit the criteria rows, the four performance-level columns, the descriptor in each cell, and the points per criterion. The finished rubric previews live below.
Can I rename the performance levels?: Yes. The four level names (Excellent, Good, Satisfactory, Needs Improvement by default) are editable column headers — type any labels you like, such as 4/3/2/1 or Exceeds/Meets/Approaching/Beginning.
How do I get the rubric into Google Docs or Word?: Use Copy as Tab-Separated and paste into Google Docs, Word, Excel, or Sheets — the tabs become table columns. Copy as Markdown gives you a Markdown table for wikis, LMS pages, or README files.
Can I print the rubric?: Yes. Click Print and only the finished rubric table is sent to the printer — the editor controls and page chrome are hidden automatically.
Is the rubric generator free?: Completely free, with no account or sign-up. Everything runs in your browser, so your rubric never leaves your device.

Preview

Frequently Asked Questions

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