Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education
Vol. 4 No. 3 (2025)

Needs Analysis for the Development of an Assessment Rubric for Writing Explanatory Texts Among Grade 5 Primary School Students

Rosmawati , Erma (Unknown)
Apriliya, Seni (Unknown)
Yusuf Muslihin, Heri (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Jul 2025

Abstract

This research is motivated by the unoptimal practice of writing assessments of explanatory text in grade V elementary school, which tends to be subjective and lacks specific feedback. This study aims to analyze the need to develop an assessment rubric for writing explanatory texts based on the characteristics of grade V students. The research method used is qualitative, with data collection through observation of assessment practices in the classroom, in-depth interviews with grade V teachers, and review of documentation related to writing assessment. The results showed that current assessment practices vary, use implicit criteria, and provide general feedback. Teachers acknowledge difficulties in assessing specific aspects of writing explanatory texts and need more objective instruments, such as rubrics. Analysis of curriculum documents and existing assessment instruments showed a lack of criteria specification for explanatory texts. The literature study supports the urgency of developing specific, clear, measurable, holistic, and practical rubrics and their potential as assessment and learning tools. This study concludes that there is a significant need to develop a writing assessment rubric for explanatory texts suitable for grade V to improve the objectivity of assessment, feedback effectiveness, and writing learning quality.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jirpe

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Mathematics Other

Description

Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education (JIRPE) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal that publishes original research and review articles primarily but limited to the area of elementary school education. It brings together academics and researchers from different countries who ...