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VALUE Rubrics
VALUE rubrics are open educational resources (OER) that enable educators to assess students’ original work. AAC&U offers a proven methodology for applying the VALUE rubrics to evaluate student performance reliably and verifiably across sixteen broad, cross-cutting learning outcomes.
Download the VALUE Rubrics
Below is a list of the VALUE rubrics. Click on an outcome to preview, download, and learn more about a particular rubric.
Civic Engagement - Local and Global
Creative Thinking
Critical Thinking
Ethical Reasoning
Foundations and Skills for Lifelong Learning
Global Learning
Information Literacy
Inquiry and Analysis
Integrative and Applied Learning
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Oral Communication
Problem Solving
Quantitative Literacy
Reading
Teamwork
Written Communication

How to Cite VALUE Rubrics and Resources
AAC&U provides comprehensive guidance on how to refer to, cite, and reproduce the VALUE rubrics and other resources.

Japanese Translations of AAC&U VALUE Rubrics
We are delighted to share the Japanese translation of AAC&U’s 16 VALUE rubrics as an example of the usefulness of the rubrics for assessing student learning outcomes around the world.