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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 16 broad, cross-cutting learning outcomes.
Download the VALUE Rubrics
Below is a list of the 16 VALUE rubrics. Click on an outcome to preview, download, and learn more about each particular rubric.
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Civic Engagement - Local and Global
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Creative Thinking
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Critical Thinking
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Ethical Reasoning
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Foundations and Skills for Lifelong Learning
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Global Learning
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Information Literacy
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Inquiry and Analysis
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Integrative Learning
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Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
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Oral Communication
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Problem Solving
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Quantitative Literacy
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Reading
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Teamwork
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Written Communication
VALUE Rubric Download Statistics as of 09/01/2023
756,830
Individual VALUE rubric downloads
2,902
Colleges and universities represented in downloads
156
Countries represented in downloads
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.