Task Beginning

1-2
Developing
3-4
Advancing
5
Score
Student uses math
language to explain
the problem.
Used a few math
terms in the
explanation of the
solution and the
explanation was brief.
Used some math
terms in the
explanation of the
solution and the
explanation was
adequate.
Used math terms
correctly throughout
the explanation was
thorough and
complete.
Student explanation
demonstrates
understanding of the
problem.
Misinterpreted parts
of the problem.
Solved the problem
with minor
interpretation errors.
Answer demonstrates
complete
understanding of the
problem.
Student articulates
plan for solving the
problem.
The plan for solving
the problem is
partially correct.
The plan for solving
the problem is correct
but may lead to minor
errors.
The plan for solving
the problem is
accurate and will lead
to a correct solution.
Student correctly
solves the problem.
The answer is
incorrect or not
solved.
Part of the problem is
solved correctly.
The answer is correct
and wor supports the
answer.
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Mrs. Nicholson

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