Score a concept map against a rubric built from your notes
A printable rubric is a fine start, but the criteria that matter most depend on what you taught. Upload your material and get an editable mind map you can check against it.
Why build your own rubric criteria
Teachers who search for concept map rubrics often want a scoring guide they can apply to student work right away. A generic template helps with layout, but it cannot tell you whether a student linked the right concepts from your unit.
- Accuracy: each concept matches the source wording and meaning.
- Linking: each connection carries a label that names the relationship.
- Hierarchy: general ideas sit above specific examples.
- Cross-links: connections between branches show integration, not just recall.
Built from your material
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain notes, or a photo of a page. The mind map reflects the concepts in your own source, not a generic topic.
Editable and explorable
Rename branches, add cross-links, and expand or collapse sections so the map matches the criteria you plan to score.
Study from the same map
Students can explore the map in the browser to see what a strong answer includes before they submit their own.
How it works
Upload your source
Add the reading, lecture slides, or notes that the concept map should cover.
Generate the mind map
DeckOwl builds a branched map of the main concepts, subtopics, and relationships in your material.
Edit and score
Adjust the map to your criteria, then compare each student map against the same structure.
Start by listing the concepts your source actually covers, then decide which relationships and levels of hierarchy matter for the assignment. A mind map generated from the same material gives you a reference to grade against.
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Frequently asked questions
What should a concept map rubric score?
Most rubrics score accuracy of concepts, labeled links, hierarchy, cross-links, and completeness against the assigned material. Weight them by what the unit emphasized.
How do I write linking phrases a rubric can grade?
Ask for short labels that state a relationship, such as causes, requires, or is a type of. Vague links like relates to are hard to score consistently.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser. No credit card is needed to start.
Can I export the mind map?
Exports such as PDF and DOCX are part of the paid Plus plan. Students with a school email get 40% off.
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