Convert Rubric Scores to Grades

QUESTION: How do I convert writing rubric scores to something I can put in the grade book?
ANSWER:If you’re using the 6 Traits to teach students what good writing looks like, you’ll want to assess their writing using the traits as well. Typically, teachers use an analytic-rubric that lists the criteria associated within 4-5 levels of achievement.
Then, a common mistake is to simply add up the levels a student earns in order to get a grade. Here's a way to avoid this trap!
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[@kristaschumacher27]

This is EXACTLY what I needed! Thank you!

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The explanation is just amazing!

[@judycheng5538]

Excellent video! Thanks.

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Thanks so much!

[@kendrickbarnes64]

OMG Thank you so much! I am a teacher and never knew how to really calculate ! I also thought that the 5 was A and 1 was F!

[@SmekensEducation]

So glad you ran across this! Check out the calculator on our website in case you haven't already: www.smekenseducation.com/rubric_calculator/

[@kendrickbarnes64]

@@SmekensEducation I did! I saved it to my desktop so I can use it the next school year. I LOVE your strategies! I am in South Carolina, and I am going to continue to follow you so I can be the best that I can be! God bless you!

[@SmekensEducation]

@@kendrickbarnes64 that's great! We wish you the best in your teaching. Your students are blessed to have you as their teacher. You care and want to be the best you can be. That will inspire them to want that for themselves.

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[@SmekensEducation]

Thank you for the kind comment! We're happy to hear that this helped you.

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[@SmekensEducation]

We're glad this video was helpful to you in grading your students' writing.

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Very nice , thank you for clarification

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Glad it was helpful!