Rubrics are scoring guides used to assess and evaluate the quality of student work. They provide clear criteria and expectations for what is considered excellent, good, fair, or poor performance in a particular task or assignment. Rubrics typically include specific descriptions of the different levels of performance for each criterion, allowing teachers to provide feedback and assign grades based on objective standards. They can be used for various types of assessments, such as essays, presentations, projects, or performances, and help ensure consistency and fairness in grading. Rubrics also provide students with a clear understanding of what is expected of them and can help guide their learning and improvement.