Developing Assessment Rubrics for Student-Created Games in English

In the first stage, teachers select any AI tool (Claude, ChatGPT or Gemini).

In the second stage, teachers simply copy and paste this prompt into their chosen AI tool: "Hi, I teach EFL to grade ___ students and want them to create games using at least 26 vocabulary words from our unit. Please create a rubric table for primary school English games at CEFR A1 level. Include language use (vocabulary use, simple instructions, basic grammar), game design (how it looks, organization, materials), game rules (clear, easy to play, fun), and educational value (English learning goals, student engagement, practice). Make 3 levels - Excellent (33-40 points), Good (26-32 points), and Needs Improvement (0-25 points), with a total score of 100 points possible. Use simple language that students can understand easily."

In the third stage, teachers review the AI-generated rubric and make any small adjustments needed for their specific class. In the final stage, teachers share the completed rubric with their students.

The rubric creation process can be adapted for various project-based learning activities and student products beyond games.
Teachers can use the same structured approach to develop assessment criteria for presentations, research projects, multimedia creations, or any creative student work. By modifying the evaluation components while maintaining the same systematic rubric development framework, teachers can ensure consistent and fair assessment across different types of PBL activities.

Create one flexible rubric template with basic criteria that can be quickly modified for different types of projects and assignments.

When using AI tools to create rubrics, teachers can choose between different platforms. While Claude, ChatGPT, or Gemini work well with the provided prompt, MagicSchool offers a particularly user-friendly option through its dedicated "Rubric" tool that generates rubric tables easily. Simply select the "Rubric" feature in MagicSchool and input your assessment criteria for quick table generation. Remember to specify the CEFR level to ensure the language and expectations match your students' proficiency level.

I have implemented this practice with primary school English students who created video projects and educational games. The rubrics were designed with simple, clear language appropriate for young learners (Pre-A1/A1 level). Using child-friendly rubrics helped even young students understand what was expected of them and improved their project outcomes. When students knew exactly what "good work" looked like through the rubric descriptions, they were more confident and motivated in their creative process.

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