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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.
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 Learning
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Oral Communication
Problem Solving
Quantitative Literacy
Reading
Teamwork
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.