Rubrics are used in
elementary schools to help
students with
projects and
writing. The rubric is a
benefit because it makes the requirements of the project very clear. With a rubric, the student can
assess their own work, making them more aware of their own
learning, and fostering a sense of
organization in their brains.
To a fourth grader, who must pass a state writing test (in the USA, in many states), knowing what is expected and how to navigate the format allows them to be creative in how they fill it. For many of us, our ideas often get lost in figuring out how to organize them. When the skeleton for organization is given, and criteria for what should be included, the student has a much better chance at
academic success, as well as expanding their repertoire of skills.