Enhanced Rubrics

Enhanced Rubrics retain the core attributes of classic rubrics with key changes to creation, grading behavior, draft handling, and new features such as CSV import and student self-assessment. This guide covers the changes from classic to enhanced.

Create

The creation process is similar to classic, with the following enhancements:

• Reorder Criteria via drag and drop or the three dots icon.
  
• Use the + icon to duplicate a criterion.

Link to Assignment or Discussion

Linking to enhanced rubrics is the same as classic, with the following additions.

• Different view on assignments; same view for discussions.
• Can Enable self assessment for assignments, not discussions. Students see Self-Assess option after submitting their first attempt. Teachers can toggle it on and off in SpeedGrader.
  
• NOTE: Provide instructions and expectations for students. Refer to the student guide in the Canvas Guides section.

Grade

• Opens ready for grading.
• New view options: Traditional, Horizontal, and Vertical.
• Ratings descriptions automatically display; still need to click into the Criteria field.
• Toggle on and off selections.

Copilot Assistance

Use Copilot to help create rubrics and/or to get them into the correct format for import.

Download Rubrics

Enhanced Rubrics can be exported as CSV files, providing a readable backup of rubric criteria, ratings, and point values. 

1. Access your course and click the Rubrics link in the navigation bar.
2. Select the checkbox next to the rubric you wish to export and click Download Selected Rubrics.
   NOTE: If you select multiple rubrics, Canvas saves each rubric into one CSV file.

Canvas Guides

• How do I manage rubrics in a course using Enhanced Rubrics?
• How do I add a rubric in a course using Enhanced Rubrics?
• How do I add a rubric to an assignment using Enhanced Rubrics?
• How do I download rubric assessments using Enhanced Rubrics?
• How do I import rubric assessments using Enhanced Rubrics?
• Student Guide: How do I submit a self-assessment to an assignment using Enhanced Rubrics as a student?