Create a rubric

At a glance

Interactive activities can include rubric sections with items such as manual score, AI grading, or code grading, depending on block type. Rubrics define how points are awarded per question.

Prerequisites

• Lesson edit mode with gradable activity blocks.

Steps

1. In the lesson editor, open an activity block that supports grading.

2. Add or expand the rubric area on that block.

3. Add rubric items available for that question type—for example:

   • Manual score — You or Lightning Grader enter points and feedback.
   • AI grading — Automated scoring from model solutions and prompts (where enabled).
   • Code grading — Tests against expected output (code activities).

4. Set point values on the block and rubric items as designed for your course.

5. Save the lesson; autograded items run on submission; manual items appear in Lightning Grader.

Common gotchas

• Not every question type offers every rubric item (e.g. some items are limited to open-response or code blocks).
• Autograde results may still need manual review—check Lightning Grader after due dates.

Next steps

• Grade a lesson with Lightning Grader
• Score Policy