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GEOMETRY Short Answer/ Paragraph Rubric

3 (88%)
Explanation shows substantial understanding of the mathematical concepts used to solve the problem(s).

Category Mathematical Concepts

1 (re-do)
Explanation shows very limited understanding of the underlying concepts needed to solve the problem(s) OR is not written. More than 75% of the steps and solutions have mathematical errors. Not focused; ideas are unconnected. Large parts of the write-up are off topic. Intro/Conclusion are absent or weak. Development is missing or vague. Information is missing; the reader has trouble understanding. No evidence of an organizational strategy. Ideas are random; transitions are absent or weak. Difficult to follow Diagrams and/or sketches are difficult to understand or are not used.

2 (75%)
Explanation shows some understanding of the mathematical concepts needed to solve the problem(s).

4 (100%)
Explanation shows complete understanding of the mathematical concepts used to solve the problem(s).

Mathematical Errors

Most (75-84%) of the steps and solutions have no mathematical errors. Somewhat focused; ideas are somewhat connected. A few parts of the write-up are off topic. Intro/conclusion are superficial. Ideas are listed or superficially developed. Little evidence of depth of thinking.

Almost all (85-89%) of the steps and solutions have no mathematical errors. Mostly focused; most connections between ideas are connected. Most of the writing supports the main idea. Intro/conclusion add depth. All ideas are somewhat developed, some more than others. There is some depth of thought. Organizational strategy generally effective. Most transitions work; links between ideas are mostly logical.

90-100% of the steps and solutions have no mathematical errors. Focused; all ideas are clearly related. All writing supports the main idea. Intro/conclusion add depth.

Focus & Coherence

Development of Ideas

All ideas are thoroughly developed. Presentation is thoughtful, insightful, and/or original. Organizational strategy enhances effectiveness. Transitions are meaningful; ideas progress logically.

Organization

Organizational strategy present but not effective. Progression of ideas is not always smooth; transitions are weak.

Diagrams & Sketches

Diagrams and/or sketches are somewhat difficult to understand.

Diagrams and/or sketches are clear and easy to understand.

Diagrams and/or sketches are clear and greatly add to the readers understanding of the procedure.

Your Final Score

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