6-Point Rubric
10 Excellent Understanding (A+)
· Student work shows excellent understanding of mathematical concepts, principles, and their interrelationships.
· Performance shows mastery of the use of mathematics to solve problems.
· Data analyses and explanations demonstrate a high level of reasoning.
· Models, principles, or theories are used creatively to analyze problems, draw analogies, and make insightful inferences and appropriate applications to daily life.
9 Strong Understanding (A)
· Student work shows strong understanding of mathematical concepts, principles, and their interrelationships.
· Performance shows very good understanding of the use of mathematics to solve problems.
· Data analyses and explanations demonstrate a high level of reasoning.
· Models, principles, or theories are used effectively to analyze problems, draw analogies, and make inferences and applications to daily life.
8 Good Understanding (B)
· Student work shows good understanding of mathematical concepts, principles, and their interrelationships.
· Performance shows good understanding of the use of mathematics to solve problems.
· Data analyses and explanations demonstrate sound reasoning.
· Models, principles, or theories are used correctly to analyze problems and draw analogies.
7 Basic Understanding (C)
· Student work shows basic understanding of mathematical concepts, principles, and their interrelationships.
· Performance shows some use of methods of mathematics to solve problems.
· Work states facts, draws conclusions, or makes assertions that are incompletely substantiated.
6 Limited Knowledge (D)
· Student work shows limited knowledge of mathematical concepts, principles, and their interrelationships.
· Performance shows limited use of mathematics to solve problems.
· Some mathematics may be correctly demonstrated, but evidence of an understanding of broad concepts is lacking.
5 Minimal Knowledge (F)
· Student work shows minimal knowledge of mathematical concepts and does not provide evidence of an understanding of individual facts, concepts, or their interrelationships.
· Performance shows little or no correct use of mathematics to solve problems.