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Free Code Review Rubric Template

Build a customizable code review rubric with weighted criteria, see a live preview, and download as PDF or Word.

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Rubric Details

Rubric Criteria

Add each criterion with its weight percentage. All fields are pre-filled with a sample rubric — edit them for your own assignment.

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AI FeatureAI Rubric Criteria Suggester

Get AI-suggested additional review criteria tailored to the assignment's language and current rubric.

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How to Build a Code Review Rubric in 3 Steps

Follow these steps to get results in under a minute

01
Enter rubric details
Add the assignment name, language, course, instructor, and total points.
02
Add weighted criteria
Add each review criterion with its weight percentage. The live preview updates as you type.
03
Download PDF or Word
Download a formatted rubric as PDF for printing, or as a Word-compatible document for further editing.
Common Questions

Free Code Review Rubric Template — FAQ

What is a code review rubric template?
A code review rubric template is a structured scoring guide that lists weighted criteria — such as correctness, code style, testing, and documentation — used to consistently grade programming assignments.
How do I use the free code review rubric template?
Enter the assignment details, add each criterion with its weight, and click the template button to see a live preview. Download the result as PDF or Word.
Is this code review rubric template free?
Yes — completely free, no account or login required. All editing runs in your browser; no data is uploaded to any server.
Who should use this code review rubric template?
Computer science teachers, coding bootcamp instructors, and student assessment management system administrators grading programming assignments.
Can I customize the criteria and weights?
Yes. Add, remove, or edit any criterion and its weight percentage — the template recalculates the point allocation automatically.

How Code Review Rubric Template Compares

vs spreadsheets, manual processes, and paid platforms

FeatureUniCloud360Code Review Rubric TemplateManual RubricGeneric SpreadsheetPaid Grading Platform
Live preview while editingYesInstant previewNoManual formattingWarnFormula setup neededYesUsually included
Weighted criteria with auto point allocationYesCalculated instantlyNoManual mathWarnFormula setup neededYesUsually included
PDF and Word exportYesOne clickNoNot possibleWarnManual formatWarnPaid tier
Works in browser instantlyYesNo installNoManual layoutWarnSetup requiredNoAccount required
Free to useYesFree foreverYesFreeWarnLimited free tierNoSubscription required

What Coding Instructors Are Saying

Trusted by lecturers and students across Sri Lankan universities

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Rafael Mendes
Computer Science Teacher
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"The live preview means I can adjust weights on the fly and immediately see how the rubric reads."

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Elin Kowalska
Coding Bootcamp Instructor
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"We used to build rubrics from scratch in a spreadsheet every cohort. This cuts that down to minutes."

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Naledi Mokoena
Curriculum Designer
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"The Word export means I can keep tweaking the rubric after downloading it for our LMS."

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Viktor Novak
STEM Program Coordinator
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"The AI criteria suggester caught that we were missing a security review line item."

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