A third-grade teacher develops a rubric for a research activity. Which statement best describes the primary benefit of providing the rubric to students in advance of assessment?

• A. Rubrics provide clear expectations for assignments and can be considered instructional tools as well as assessment tools.
• B. Students benefit from rewards and praise for completing tasks on time.
• C. Rubrics are only useful after the assignment is completed.
• D. Oral feedback alone is sufficient for guiding performance

Answer: (C)