Sample Holistic Rubric

Mathematics Problem Solving Rubric

(Designed for Kindergarten and First Grade)

Adapted from: http://www.esd112.org/smerc/pdf/Math-Grade1.pdf

4. Exceeds all relevant criteria (exceeds standard)

 Thoroughly understands the problem
 Uses only information that is applicable to the problem
 Uses all math concepts and procedures
 Constructs a workable and efficient solution
3. Meets all relevant criteria (meets standard)
 Understands the problem
 Uses all information related to the problem of which some is not applicable
 Uses most math concepts and procedures
 Constructs a workable solution that may not be efficient
2. Meets the majority of the relevant criteria (approaching)
 Understands most of the problem
 Uses most of the applicable information
 Attempts to use some math concepts and procedures
 Constructs a solution that may not be workable
1. Meets little or none of the relevant criteria (clearly below)
 Understands little or none of the problem (less than half)
 Uses some or none of the applicable information
 Attempts to use few (if any) math concepts and procedures
 Constructs a solution that is not workable