Free Downloadable DepEd Resources

Learn why rubrics improve assessment, how analytic, holistic, and single-point rubrics differ, and five steps to design and use a rubric well.

Learn what rubrics are, five ways they help students and teachers, and a step-by-step guide to designing and using rubrics in your classroom.

Learn how to develop a rubric in six steps, with tips on criteria, standards, alignment with objectives, benefits, and common challenges for teachers.

Learn what a rubric is, how holistic and analytic rubrics differ, and best practices for using rubrics to grade student work fairly and consistently.

Ten practical tips for teachers on building rubrics for formative assessment, from aligning criteria with learning objectives to giving useful feedback.

Learn how neuroscience and neuroplasticity support differentiated instruction, plus four practical strategies for a learner-friendly classroom.

Practical strategies for teaching gifted students: what giftedness is, classroom challenges, differentiation, enrichment, and social-emotional support.

A summary of Genius Denied by Jan and Bob Davidson: why gifted learners are overlooked, how to identify them, and strategies teachers and schools can use.

Learn how differentiated instruction and Understanding by Design work together, with a five-step process teachers can use to plan and adjust lessons.

Learn how teachers can use assessment to support every learner in a differentiated classroom: five strategies, common challenges, and the role of parents.