Rubric for grading problems with explanations

 

Your work will be graded on a 5-point scale, with points assigned as follows:

 

# OF POINTS

DESCRIPTION

CHARACTERISTICS

5.25 pts

exemplary

·   All the characteristics of “advanced” are met.

·   The work and explanation exceed expectations

·   The work could serve as a model for other students

 

5 pts

advanced

·   All the characteristics of “very good” are met.

·   The work contains no errors.

·   The explanation includes mathematical justification and convinces a skeptic; it does not require the reader to make a leap of faith.

·   The goals of the task have been exceeded.

 

4 pts

very good

·   The answer is CORRECT.

·   The work addresses the specific question or problem that was posed.  It is focused, detailed, and precise.  Key points are emphasized.  There are no irrelevant or distracting points.

·   The work is clear, convincing, and logical with only minor or inconsequential flaws.

·   The explanation includes mathematical justification to support the explanation.

·   Clear, complete sentences are used.  Mathematical terms and symbols are used correctly. 

·   Supporting graphs, diagrams, tables, equations, and/or calculations are provided and used effectively in communicating the solution.

·   The solution to the problem is clearly articulated.

·   The goals of the task have been met.

 

 

3 pts

competent

·   The answer is CORRECT but the explanation is weak and includes only minimal mathematical justification.  Supporting graphs, diagrams, tables, equations, and/or calculations may be provided but are not used effectively in communicating the solution.

 

OR

 

·   The answer is INCORRECT, but the work or the explanation shows good understanding of the task.

·   The goals of the task can be met with minor revisions.

 

2 pts

emerging

·   The answer is CORRECT, but the work or the explanation is incomplete or does not support the answer. 

 

OR

 

·   The answer is INCORRECT, but the work or the explanation shows some understanding of the task.

·   The goals of the task have not been met.

 

1 pt

basic

·   The answer is INCORRECT.

·   The work or explanation is missing or shows no understanding of the task.

·   The student needs considerable help to understand the task.

·   The goals of the task have not been met.

 

0 pts

no credit

no work submitted or no serious effort shown