(As in assessment rubrics, knowledge-based rubrics, performance-based rubrics) – criteria for assessment, the features to be looked for in evaluating students’ work.  For example, the assessment criteria in a piece of writing might include correct spelling and punctuation, good use of paragraph divisions, and a clear logical structure.  Rubrics often include the weightings or the number of marks to be awarded to different aspects of a piece of work

*source: UNESCO ICT Competency Framework for Teachers - Glossary (page 92-94)