Rubrics and Checklists

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Contents

• Project Report and Presentation Grading Scale
• Mathematical Writing to Inform
• Power Writing in Math Class
• Tessellation Rubric
• Tessellation Write Up Checklist and Rubric
• Conversation Rubric

Project Report and Presentation Grading Scale

Student: _____________________________________ Presentation Date: _________________________

Project Title: _________________________________

student score	teacher score	criteria	points
___________	___________	Minimum two typed pages (25 pts each page) Maximum size 12 - (5) Space and a half (5) One inch margins (5)	__________
___________	___________	Introductory paragraph (0 - 5 pts) Minimum 3 sentences Includes thesis statement	__________
___________	___________	Clearly stated relationship to mathematics (0-20 points) Geometric terms used to show connections Other mathematical connections specifically mentioned	__________
___________	___________	Examples of pattern occurrence given (0-20 points) Specific examples of manmade or natural pattern described Where examples are found specifically mentioned	__________
___________	___________	Concluding Paragraph (0 - 5 pts) Minimum 3 sentences Information briefly summarized Link to geometry mentioned	__________

Note: As in all mathematical writing, refer to mathematical writing to inform checklist for additional criteria

Creative Element

Circle Type:

Brief Description:

poster	song	commercial	bumper sticker
poem	children's book	cartoon	interview
video	sculpture	painting	drawing

other (by previous agreement with teacher): __________________

teacher score	criteria	student score	student score explanation
________	Choice appropriate to topic (0 - 25 pts)	________
________	Care and effort obvious (0 - 25 pts)	________
________	Relation to topic clear (0 - 25 pts)	________
________	Major contribution to presentation (0 - 25 pts)	________

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Mathematical Writing to Inform Rubric

 

Criteria	Score Point 4	Score Point 3	Score Point 2	Score Point 1
Information about Problem/ Mathematical Process	well developed thoroughly informs reader about problem/process mathematical process clearly presented w/lots of mathematical support	fairly well developed informs reader about problem/process mathematical process clearly presented w/ mathematical support	little development minimal information about problem/process mathematical process not clearly presented w/ little mathematical support	little written confusing or inaccurate
Mathematical Details	plenty of specific numerical details that thoroughly explain topic	some specific mathematical details that adequately explain topic	numerical details given, but either wrong details or do not help explain topic	numerical details not given
Organization/ Audience	clearly organized all the way through uses many signal words (first, next, etc.) all paragraphs have topic sentences	organized most of the way through uses some signal words (first, next, etc.) most paragraphs have topic sentences	little organization few signal words used (first, next, etc.) few topic sentences	no organization evident no signal words used no topic sentences
Use of Mathematical Terminology	lots of mathematical terminology correctly used	mathematical terminology correctly used	some mathematical terminology, but not correctly used	no mathematical terminology
Connections to Math Knowledge	reasoning thoroughly connected to mathematical knowledge (definitions, laws, properties, etc.)	reasoning connected to mathematical knowledge (definitions, laws, properties, etc.)	did not correctly connect reasoning to mathematical knowledge	no attempt to connect reasoning to mathematical knowledge

Created by Joanne Clarke, Charles Cooper, Nina Heal & Dan MacLeod. Adapted from Writing to Inform Rubric by Cam Miller

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Power Writing in Math Class

(1) Power 1: Main Idea

(2) Power 2: Major Detail to Explain or Support Main Idea

• first, second, third, lastly, finally,
• one of, another, likewise, others, moreover, in addition, also, next, besides that, still others

 (3) Power 3: Minor Detail to Explain a Major Detail

• for example, for instance, namely, specifically, to be specific, like, currently
• in such cases, in the same manner, because of this, in other words
• this can be explained by, this can be clarified by

 (4) Power 4: Concluding Sentence

• in conclusion, this is why, in summary, these are the reasons

Examples

Basic Power Writing Paragraph: (1 - 2 - 2 - 2 - 4)

(1) There are many methods to use to solve word problems. (2) One method is the guess and check method. (2) Another method is to make a chart or table. (2) A third method is to make an equation. (4) In summary, these are some of the easier methods to use to solve word problems.

Detailed Power Writing Paragraph: (1 - 2 - 3 - 2 - 3 - 2 - 3 - 4)

(1) There are many methods to use to solve word problems. (2) One method is the guess and check method. (3) In other words, this method involves trial and error. (2) Another method is to make a chart or table. (3) You must organize your ideas for this one. (2) A third method is to make an equation. (3) In an equation, you will have to use a variable for your unknown. (4) In summary, these are some of the easier methods to use to solve word problems.

Extended Power Writing Paragraph: (1 - 2 - 3 - 3 - 2 - 3 - 3 - 2 - 3 - 3 - 4)

(1) There are many methods to use to solve word problems. (2)One method is the guess and check method. (3) In other words, this method involves trial and error. (3) If one solution doesn't work, then you try another. (2) Another method is to make a chart or table. (3) You must organize your ideas for this one. (3) Because of this, you can use the organized information to help find your solution. (2) A third method is to make an equation. (3) In such cases, you will have to use a variable for your unknown. (3) Then you use the rest of the information in the equation. (4) In summary, these are some of the easier methods to use to solve word problems.

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Tessellation Rubric 

 Score of 3

• More than four colors included
• Original shape and three transformations used
• Entire page filled
• Additional lines/colors added to shapes in recognizable pattern
• No blank holes or gaps 

Score of 2

• Four colors included
• Original shape and two transformations used
• Less than 100% but more than 80% page filled
• Some additional lines/colors added to shapes, but not in recognizable pattern
• Few blank holes or gaps

Score of 1

• Three or less than three colors included
• Original shape and one transformation used
• Less than 80% but more than 70% page filled
• No additional lines/colors added
• Several blank holes or gaps

Score of 0

• Other

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Mathematical Writing to Inform Checklist - for Tessellation Write Up

_______ My paragraphs have topic sentences. (state the purpose)

_______ My writing clearly informs the reader about the topic and uses at least three sentences to

support each topic sentence.

_______ My writing includes many specific details. (Numerical +/or process references)

_______ My sentences are well organized. (signal words: first, next, etc.)

_______ My word choices are appropriate for the audience.

_______ My writing includes words that show risk-taking. (knowledge of mathematical terminology)

_______ My closing sentence includes the specific final results. (tells results in numerical, strategical,

process, etc. form)

Tessellation Write Up Rubric

2	Complete explanation Power Writing format correctly followed Steps clear Much tessellation vocabulary used
1	General understanding demonstrated Power writing partly followed Steps present Little tessellation vocabulary used
0	Other

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Conversation Rubric

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