Section 4 Grading Rubrics
Subsection EXCELLENT
I completely demonstrated the strategy and mathematical operations to be used, and I used them correctly and efficiently.
I did all of my calculations correctly.
My work shows my process and reasoning while I worked the problem.
My strategy makes sense and is easy for someone else to follow.
I followed through with my strategy from beginning to end.
My work was clear and organized.
My answer was well thought out and reasonable.
My solution strategy was efficient.
Subsection PASS +
I completely demonstrated the strategy and mathematical operations to be used, but one small issue kept me from an excellent rating.
My thought process was presented correctly and understandable, but I incorrectly copied part of my work from one step to the next, which directly caused my answer to be incorrect.
I followed through with my strategy from beginning to end, and basically identified the correct answer, but I didn’t completely follow the directions.
I rounded incorrectly, my answer was not in simplified form, or I did not label my final answer.
One minor calculation error kept me from finding the correct answer to a complex problem.
Subsection PASS
I demonstrated the strategy and mathematical operations to be used, but a few minor errors kept me from completing the problem correctly.
My work lacks some minor elements that would have made my thought process easy for anyone to follow.
My thought process was correct but a few minor (calculation or procedural) errors kept me from getting the correct answer.
I made one or more calculation errors that significantly impacted the result of the problem, but my work still demonstrates complete understanding around the learning objective.
Subsection PASS -
I used an appropriate strategy and mathematical operations that worked for most of the problem.
I began the work correctly but did not complete all steps of the problem correctly.
My work isn’t detailed enough to demonstrate complete understanding of the strategy I used.
My work includes evidence of at least one area of confusion related to the strategy for solving the problem.
Subsection REVIEW
I attempted the problem with related tools but did not have an overarching strategy.
I tried several things related to the learning objective(s), but the attempts did not tie into an effective, appropriate strategy.
The separate parts of my solution were disconnected or unrelated.
I used mathematical operations correctly but they did not connect to an overall strategy.
My answer is unreasonable.
Subsection REVIEW -
I attempted the problem with unrelated tools and, as a result, didn’t demonstrate much understanding.
I set up the problem with the given information but could not get any further in the process.
I tried several things, but none logically relate to the learning objective(s).
My work wasn’t detailed or organized enough to help someone else follow my thinking.
Subsection BLANK/NO EVIDENCE
I wrote down information that was unrelated to the learning objective(s), and the grader was unable to identify any understanding from that work.
I didn’t demonstrate that I knew how to begin.
My answer is correct, but none of the work on my paper supports that answer.
I provided no evidence of understanding.