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Disadvantages of Checklists, Rubrics and Rating Scales

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Disadvantages of Checklists, Rubrics and Rating Scales

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Checklist-

Provide limited information about how to improve performance.

Do not indicate relative quality of performance.

Rubric-

Development of rubrics can be complex and time-consuming;

Using the correct language to express performance expectation can be difficult;

Defining the correct set of criteria to define performance can be complex;

Rubrics might need to be continuously revised before it can actually be usable in an easy fashion

Rating Scale-

One of the main shortcomings in the uses of a rating scale is finding data that can help the researcher make specific decisions about a subject.

The non-differentiation of the rating scale model makes it less useful when trying to narrow the information. For instance, if you are attempting to discover what the survey takers preferred as a breakfast item, a rating question would not necessarily work. It does not allow the person taking the survey to be specific outside of the questions listed on the rating scale assessment. Another drawback to this general type of survey is that it can be general. They can offer information that can be misperceived by the researcher.

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Benefits of Checklists, Rubrics and Rating Scales

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Benefits of Checklists, Rubrics and Rating Scales

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Easy to construct and use.

Align closely with tasks.

Effective for self and peer assessment.

Make learners aware of task requirements, allowing them to self-monitor progress.

Useful for sharing information with parents and others.

Rubrics-

Helps the grading process become more efficient.

Helps faculty grade/score more accurately, fairly and reliably.

Requires faculty to set and define more precisely the criteria used in the grading process.

Supports uniform and standardized grading processes among different faculty members.

Clarifies quality expectations to students about their assignments.

Students are able to self-assess their own work prior to submitting it.

Students can understand better the rationale and the reason for grades.

Helps communicating grade between faculty and students.

Helps improve student performance, because they know what to focus on.

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The largest advantage and purpose of rating scales is the standardization they create. They provide a method to compare different objects, people, or things in a structured fashion—ranging from a quantitative to qualitative analysis

Rating scales work as a general system; therefore, appraisals and assessments can be created for almost anything by altering a rating scale slightly

The reason rating scales are so prevalent is that they are simple and easy to understand. They provide a significant amount of data and allow people to view it in a very clear and concise manner—making decisions easier. This simplicity and logic has contributed to the popularity of rating scales.

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Checklist-
usually offer a yes/no format in relation to student demonstration of specific criteria. This is similar to a light switch; the light is either on or off. They may be used to record observations of an individual, a group or a whole class.

Rubric-
When developing the scoring criteria and quality levels of a rubric, consider the following guidelines.

Level 4 is the Standard of excellence level. Descriptions should indicate that all aspects of work exceed grade level expectations and show exemplary performance or understanding. This is a "Wow!"

Level 3 is the Approaching standard of excellence level. Descriptions should indicate some aspects of work that exceed grade level expectations and demonstrate solid performance or understanding. This is a "Yes!"

Level 2 is the Meets acceptable standard. This level should indicate minimal competencies acceptable to meet grade level expectations. Performance and understanding are emerging or developing but there are some errors and mastery is not thorough. This is a "On the right track, but …".

Level 1 Does not yet meet acceptable standard. This level indicates what is not adequate for grade level expectations and indicates that the student has serious errors, omissions or misconceptions. This is a "No, but …". The teacher needs to make decisions about appropriate intervention to help the student improve.

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Teachers can use rating scales to record observations and students can use them as self-assessment tools. Teaching students to use descriptive words, such as always, usually, sometimes and never helps them pinpoint specific strengths and needs. Rating scales also give students information for setting goals and improving performance. In a rating scale, the descriptive word is more important than the related number. The more precise and descriptive the words for each scale point, the more reliable the tool.

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Assessment in Education: Top 14 Examples

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Checklists are assessment tools that set out specific criteria, which educators and students may use to gauge skill development or progress. ... Checklists set out skills, attitudes, strategies, and behaviors for evaluation and offer ways to systematically organize information about a student or group of students.

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A rubric is an explicit set of criteria used for assessing a particular type of work or performance and provides more details than a single grade or mark. Rubrics, therefore, will help you grade more objectively.

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Rating Scales allow teachers to indicate the degree or frequency of the behaviors, skills and strategies displayed by the learner. Rating scales state the criteria and provide three or four response selections to describe the quality or frequency of student work.