assessment-design
Formative vs summative, rubric design, authentic assessment, competency-based evaluation, and feedback
Profile →npx skills add cosmicstack-labs/mercury-agent-skills --skill assessment-design --agent claude-code
Same command for any agent — swap --agent for codex, cursor, copilot.
Weekly change comes from our own snapshots, not the repository page — it measures attention, not adoption.
# Assessment Design Create fair, effective assessments that measure real learning. ## Assessment Types | Type | Purpose | Frequency | Examples | |------|---------|-----------|----------| | Diagnostic | Find starting point | Before instruction | Pre-test, KWL chart | | Formative | Guide learning | Ongoing | Exit tickets, quizzes, discussion | | Summative | Evaluate achievement | End of unit | Exam, project, presentation | | Authentic | Real-world application | Culminating | Portfolio, case study, simulation | | Competency-based | Demonstrate mastery | On demand | Performance tasks, certifications | ## Rubric Design ### Analytic Rubric (Preferred) | Criteria | 1 - Novice | 2 - Developing | 3 - Proficient | 4 - Exemplary | |----------|-----------|---------------|----------------|----------------| | Clarity | Unclear, confusing | Somewhat clear | Clear and organized | Exceptionally clear | | Evidence | No support | Limited support | Relevant support | Compelling, diverse evidence | | Analysis | Summary only | Some analysis | Good analysis | Deep, nuanced insight | ### Holistic Rubric Single score based on overall quality. Faster but less specific. ### Best Practices - Define 3-5 criter
- Assessment Types
- Rubric Design
- Analytic Rubric (Preferred)
- Holistic Rubric
- Best Practices
- Feedback Principles
- Competency-Based Assessment
What does the assessment-design skill do?
Formative vs summative, rubric design, authentic assessment, competency-based evaluation, and feedback
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add cosmicstack-labs/mercury-agent-skills --skill assessment-design --agent claude-code` — it drops the skill into your project so the agent can pick it up. Swap the --agent value for codex, cursor or copilot if you use one of those.
Where does this skill come from?
From cosmicstack-labs/mercury-agent-skills, a repository with 364 stars. We read it straight from the repository tree rather than a submitted listing, so what you see here is what is actually published.
Is a popular skill a good skill?
Not necessarily. Stars measure attention, not adoption — a repository can trend for a week and be abandoned. That is why we show the weekly change from our own snapshots next to the total, instead of a single flattering number.