Mr.

Elwood’s
6th Grade Math Class
Math Problem-Solving Rubric
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Task Beginning Developing Advancing Score

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

Salt Middle School

March 6, 2022
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