So, how does a student learn to speak up for themselves? How do they learn to find evidence to support their ideas? And perhaps most importantly, how do they find time and guidance through reflection over their work, while understanding the goals necessary to improve their work?

Rubrics are: Extremely fluid and can be individualized and differentiated to student needs. They can be used to support home-school connections, parental involvement, student self-efficacy, self management and self-determination