Quality Rubrics that Teach: From Developmental Progressions to Task Assessment

This hands-on workshop equips curriculum leaders and classroom teachers with the skills to design rubrics that genuinely drive student learning rather than simply serving as marking tools. Led by experienced educational consultant Pamela Burton, the session guides participants through translating Victorian Curriculum 2.0 standards into clear, actionable success criteria with high-quality descriptors written using present-tense command terms and calibrated to Webb's Depth of Knowledge framework. Participants will explore the critical distinction between developmental rubrics—used to track growth over time—and task assessment rubrics designed for evaluating a single product or performance. Through live modelling and quick-build sprints, attendees will practise writing criteria, setting weightings, and conducting moderation using annotated student samples. The workshop also covers creating student-friendly rubric versions and planning effective feedback using Hattie and Timperley's feed up/feedback/feed forward model to make learning progress visible. Presented by Critical Agendas, a leading Australian provider of targeted professional development for educators, this session is ideal for curriculum leaders and primary and secondary teachers seeking reliable, standards-aligned assessment practices that lift clarity, challenge, and consistency across their school.