Guide for grading (6)

I believe the answer is:

rubric

(Other definitions for rubric that I've seen before include "Written instructions" , "Procedure rule (for exam, service)" , "Instructions at the head of a document" , "Exam paper heading" , "Explanatory heading" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times and the Ink Well xwords.

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