Math - Problem Solving : Block Pounds

Teacher Name: Ms. Willis


Student Name:     ________________________________________

 

CATEGORY

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Mathematical Concepts

Explanation shows complete understanding of the mathematical concepts used to solve the problem(s).

Explanation shows substantial understanding of the mathematical concepts used to solve the problem(s).

Explanation shows some understanding of the mathematical concepts needed to solve the problem(s).

Explanation shows very limited understanding of the underlying concepts needed to solve the problem(s) OR is not written.

Mathematical Errors

90-100% of the steps and solutions have no mathematical errors.

Almost all (85-89%) of the steps and solutions have no mathematical errors.

Most (75-84%) of the steps and solutions have no mathematical errors.

More than 75% of the steps and solutions have mathematical errors.

Explanation

Explanation is detailed and clear.

Explanation is clear.

Explanation is a little difficult to understand, but includes critical components.

Explanation is difficult to understand and is missing several components OR was not included.

Completion

All problems are completed.

All but 1 of the problems are completed.

All but 2 of the problems are completed.

Several of the problems are not completed.

Strategy/Procedures

Typically, uses an efficient and effective strategy to solve the problem(s).

Typically, uses an effective strategy to solve the problem(s).

Sometimes uses an effective strategy to solve problems, but does not do it consistently.

Rarely uses an effective strategy to solve problems.

 

 

Total Points:   ______ out of the possible 20

 

Rubric found at :  http://rubistar.4teachers.org/