Achievement Criterion D: Applying Mathematics in real-life contexts
Level
0 You do not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors
below.
1 – 2  You are able to:
i. identify the chosen resting points as points on the cartesian
plane
ii. try to find midpoints of the selected points and approach a
solution graphically by drawing lines passing through them, or
attempt to find equations of these lines with limited success
3 – 4  You are able to:
i. identify as relevant the concept of the perpendicular bisector
ii. find equations of the lines for the boundaries with some
success
iii. attempt to find some Voronoi vertices to approach a solution
for the boundaries
v. discuss the meaning of the Voronoi vertices and their relation
to the boundaries
5 – 6  You are able to:
i. identify as relevant the concept of the perpendicular bisector
ii find equations of the lines for the boundaries by selecting
adequate mathematics and restrictions
iii. find the Voronoi vertices and build a valid Voronoi model
v. explain how creating a Voronoi diagram makes sense in this
real life situation
7 – 8  You are able to:
ii. identify as relevant the concept of the perpendicular bisector
ii find equations of the lines for the boundaries by selecting
appropriate mathematics and restrictions
iii. model this situation with a correct Voronoi diagram
v. justify the use of the Voronoi diagram to reach a solution for
the real life situation
Criterion C: Communicating
You do not reach a standard described by any of the
descriptors below.
You are able to:
i. use limited mathematical language when selecting the
resting points and finding the midpoints
ii. use limited forms of mathematical representations to
present the boundaries
iv. communicate so it makes it difficult to interpret your
reasoning
You are able to:
i. use some appropriate mathematical language when
attempting to find perpendicular bisectors and/or assigning
teachers
ii. use appropriate forms of mathematical representations to
adequately present the boundaries and/or assigning teachers
iv. communicate in a way that provides a complete
understanding of your reasoning
v. adequately organize and present your work, in a logical
structure
You are able to:
i. usually use appropriate mathematical language when
attempting to find perpendicular bisectors and/or assigning
teachers
ii. usually use appropriate forms of mathematical
representations to adequately present the boundaries and/or
assigning teachers
iii. usually move between equation and graphical
representations
iv. communicate in a way that provides a complete and
coherent understanding of your reasoning
v. usually organize and present your work, in a logical
structure
You are able to:
i. consistently use appropriate mathematical language when
attempting to find perpendicular bisectors and/or assigning
teachers
ii. consistently use correct forms of mathematical
representations to correctly present the boundaries and/or
assigning teachers
iii. effectively move between equation and graphical
representations
iv. communicate in a way that provides a complete, coherent
and concise understanding of your reasoning
v. consistently organize and present your work, in a logical
structure