Ditching the "Fuzzy": Using Cognitive Science to Build Equitable Rubrics

Kien Langlois

Secondary Science Educator, District School Board of Niagara

Standard rubrics often rely on subjective "zombie adjectives" such as clear or thorough, obscuring expectations and increasing teacher fatigue. This session shows educators how to turn abstract skills into observable student actions, examining an AI-supported workflow with built-in safeguards for creating rigorous rubrics.