1 Decide how the achievement of each criterion will be illustrated;
2 Describe the range of possible performances or behaviors that indicate achievement from the highest to the lowest level;
3 Label each level with such descriptors as “below expectations,” “meets expectations,” and “exceeds expectations”;
4 Ensure that students clearly understand how the rubric will be used to assess their performance. (Mertler 2001 Mertler 2001; Allen 2004 Allen 2004)