Math Project Rubric

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Assigned Problem # ______ Please attach Description Behind this Page as well as a Printout of your
slides as a Handout with at least 6 slides per page.
Since you are solving a word problem that involves a quadratic equation and you are required to create the
associated graph of the resulting parabola, you should use the following mathematical terminology as
they relate to the steps necessary to answer your question:
Quadratic equation

Quadratic formula

parabola

Axis of symmetry

vertex

roots

maximum

minimum

Other terms used in your question

Criteria
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Problem solving

No errors when
solving problem

Few errors when

solving problem

Numerous errors when

solving the problem

Little to no
understanding of the
problem

Math Content

Demonstrates a
clear knowledge
and application of
math skills.

Demonstrates a
general knowledge
and application of
math skills.

Demonstrates a limited
knowledge and
application of math
skills.

Demonstrates little
knowledge or
application of math
skills.

Math
Communications

Accurately
communicates the
steps and solution
to the problem.

Satisfactorily
communicates the
steps and solution to
the problem.

Limited communication
of the steps and
solution to the
problem.

Inaccurately
communicates the
steps and solution to
the problem.

Use of Math
Terminology

Mathematical
terminology is
prevalent and used
correctly.

Mathematical
terminology used
correctly.

Some terminology is
presented, but not
used correctly.

No mathematical
terminology used or
attempted.

Presentation

Solution is
presented in an
easy to follow step
by step model.

Solution is
presented in a
logical way.

Solution is difficult to
follow at times.

The audience is unable

to follow the steps taken
and see how they lead
to a solution.

Images promote
understanding

Images appropriate.

Images not appropriate

None included

Images

Total:

Points
Earned