Have you ever used a rubric for grading, only to find that students overly fixate or conform to it? Rubrics are a great tool for making assessment expectations more transparent but can be difficult to manage when students perceive them as a roadmap to points and grades. In this workshop, we will explore practical steps for designing rubrics that prioritize feedback and meaningful assessment. We'll explore how to align your rubrics to your learning standards, define strong criteria and performance levels, and practical steps for integrating rubrics into your teaching practices to facilitate student learning and self-assessment.