Single-Point Rubric

A single-point rubric is an excellent tool for self-assessment. It differs from a conventional rubric in that only one of the points is complete. Usually, only the middle point or meeting expectation is the one filled in and other points are left blank. The reason for this is so students can write their reflections in the below or above sections.

At my school, the IB learner profile attributes are our schoolwide learner outcomes (SLOs). This was some fabulous advice we received from ASC WASC during our visit last year. As part of our action plan, we are developing visible indicators of the SLOs. We will use these tools to assess how we are developing in the attributes. I decided to create a series of single-point rubrics to assess the learner profile attributes and would very much appreciate input into how they can be improved.

The ten learner profile attributes may be found here. I have noticed in practice that students, teachers, and parents presume they understand the meaning of the attributes by their own understanding of the name. For example, when we think of communicator, we think it means being able to talk to somebody. In fact when we read the definition carefully communicator encompasses: confidence, creativity, the ability to speak more than one language, as well as the ability to collaborate and listen.

I hope these rubrics are helpful to your community as you develop your understanding of the LP attributes. I highly recommend using the rubrics more than once to see if a student's self-assessment changes as they have more opportunities to engage with the particular attribute. I would also very much appreciate feedback into the language I have used in order to improve the coherence of the rubrics. Please leave your comments below and I will incorporate the changes. If anybody would like me to send the full document leave your email in the comments below and I will get them to you.