Scoring rubrics are the backbone of consistent, fair, and transparent accreditation assessment. Accrely provides customizable rubric templates aligned with BAC guidelines to standardize how criteria are evaluated.
What is a Rubric?
A rubric defines the performance levels and corresponding mark ranges for each criterion. It ensures that every assessor — whether PSAC, IQAC, or BAC — evaluates programs using the same standards, eliminating subjectivity and inconsistency.
Rubric Structure
Each rubric in Accrely includes:
- Performance Levels: Typically 4–5 levels (e.g., Excellent, Good, Satisfactory, Needs Improvement, Unsatisfactory).
- Mark Ranges: Numerical score ranges mapped to each performance level.
- Descriptors: Clear descriptions of what evidence is required to achieve each level.
- Weighting: Relative importance of each criterion within its parent standard.
CAR Feedback Framework
Alongside numerical scores, Accrely uses the CAR (Commendation — Affirmation — Recommendation) framework for qualitative feedback:
- ✅ Commendation: What the program does exceptionally well.
- ✅ Affirmation: What meets the expected standards.
- ✅ Recommendation: Areas needing improvement with actionable suggestions.