Assessment Gen
Generate aligned assessment questions with rubrics and answer keys
What You Can Do
Build educationally sound assessment questions that align directly to your learning objectives across multiple question types. You get automatic Bloom's taxonomy classification, difficulty calibration, comprehensive rubrics for constructed-response items, answer keys with scoring logic, and output formats ready for Canvas LMS or Google Forms. This skill eliminates guesswork in assessment design and ensures your question bank covers all cognitive levels.
Features
Example Output
Multiple-Choice Question:
- Question: "Which of the following best explains why photosynthesis requires light energy?"
- Options: A, B, C, D with correct answer marked
- Bloom's Level: Understand
- Difficulty: Medium
Essay Question with Rubric:
- Prompt: "Analyze how the Industrial Revolution transformed labor practices and explain both positive and negative societal impacts."
- Rubric: 4-point scale covering thesis clarity (1pt), evidence quality (2pts), analysis depth (1pt)
- Answer Key: Key concepts expected (factory system, working conditions, technological advancement)
- Bloom's Level: Analyze
Short-Answer Question:
- Question: "Describe the relationship between independent and dependent variables in a scientific experiment."
- Expected Answer: Definition of both variables with one example
- Bloom's Level: Understand
- Difficulty: Easy
What's Included
- SKILL.md instruction file with full assessment generation workflow:
- Learning Objectives Template: structured format for defining measurable learning targets
- Question Bank Organizer: spreadsheet template organizing questions by Bloom's level and content domain
- Rubric Framework: customizable rubric templates for essays, projects, and performance tasks
- Canvas QTI Export Guide: step-by-step instructions for uploading generated questions to Canvas LMS
- Google Forms Integration Checklist: quick reference for formatting questions for Google Forms import
Who It's For
- K-12 Classroom Teachers building formative and summative assessments aligned to state standards
- Curriculum Designers creating comprehensive assessment batteries across grade levels
- Instructional Designers developing online courses with validated question banks
- Test Coordinators managing district-wide assessment programs
- Special Education Teachers creating differentiated assessments for diverse learners
Best For
- Creating question banks from existing learning objectives
- Building balanced assessments covering all Bloom's taxonomy levels
- Generating rubrics for essays, projects, and performance tasks
- Validating that assessment items match cognitive demand of learning targets
- Converting informal learning targets into formal assessable items
- Developing formative assessment items for classroom use
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