In plain English
This term gives the scoring ceiling for assessed work. It refers to the full amount of score that can be earned if all available credit is received. It applies to a question, assignment, test, or similar evaluated task.
In context
Here, it communicates the maximum score available for the assignment or rubric item.
- Situation
- Submitting assignments, reading rubrics, grades, feedback, and resubmission rules
- What it communicates
- states the highest available score for the assignment or rubric item
Meaning limits
By itself, the term does not say how many points were actually earned.
Examples
“There were 20 points possible on the lab report, but Jo earned 17.”
“Citing sources clearly counts for 4 points possible on the rubric.”