Analytic Rubric vs. Holistic Rubric

When it come to rubrics that we use in the classroom there are two different types that we are most familiar with or have been graded on in the past. Those rubrics are called Analytic and Holistic Rubrics.
Heard of them?
Analytic Rubric: breaks down parts of an assignment into smaller portions in which allows the scorer to itemize and define how and what aspects were provided and which either were missing or need improvement.
Holistic Rubric: is a pretty general rubric, it usually have about three to five levels and a description of characteristics to describe each level. What makes this holistic rubric an holistic rubric is the way each description is lumped together.
So, you ask which one is better to use for my students?
Well the truth is neither one is better than the other. Each of these rubrics place a general assessment of the student but it really just depend who you are assessing and who is assessing.
Example:
 - There are less details in a holistic rubric which maybe better for younger students to understand.
 - Different teachers have different ideas. With an analytic rubric it can help with multiple grades and extra details.
Reminders:
- Put your student and their grade first when you are deciding which rubric to use.
- Neither rubrics are better than the other
- When modeling assessments give examples of your expectations and explain the rubric to your students.

Template for Holistic Rubric

Score	Description
4	Demonstrates exceptional understanding of the material. All requirements are met and some are exceeded.
3	Demonstrates consistent understanding of the material. All requirements are met.
2	Demonstrates partial understanding of the material. Some requirements are met.
1	Demonstrates minimal understanding of the material. Few requirements are met.
0	No response; Task not attempted.

Template for Analytic Rubric

	Beginning 1	Developing 2	Accomplished 3	Exemplary 4	Score
Category #1	Description reflecting beginning level of performance	Description reflecting movement toward mastery level of performance	Description reflecting achievement of mastery level of performance	Description reflecting highest level of performance
Category #2	Description reflecting beginning level of performance	Description reflecting movement toward mastery level of performance	Description reflecting achievement of mastery level of performance	Description reflecting highest level of performance
Category #3	Description reflecting beginning level of performance	Description reflecting movement toward mastery level of performance	Description reflecting achievement of mastery level of performance	Description reflecting highest level of performance
Category #4	Description reflecting beginning level of performance	Description reflecting movement toward mastery level of performance	Description reflecting achievement of mastery level of performance	Description reflecting highest level of performance

  

[Note: The teacher should highlight key phrases in the rubric that describe the student’s performance, then write a final score in the right-hand column. It is typical to have highlights appear in more than one column. The teacher may also choose to “decimalize” scores; for example, giving a 2.5 for one category to indicate that the student is progressing toward a 3.]

Templates provided by: Jennifer Gonzalez
 https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/holistic-analytic-single-point-rubrics/