6 Point Grading Rubric

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.