Name: __________________________________________________________________________________ Date: ____________________ Pod: ________

AHS Problem of the Week

Rubric
POW 3: Around King Arthur’s Table

Section Expert Novice Beginner

Problem (1) The problem is restated clearly and (.5) The author’s explanation is (0) No
Statement concisely in the author's own words, overly lengthy/confusing, copies meaningful
showing a strong understanding of the final language from the POW, is Problem
objective. Precision and accuracy are more incomplete, or states a different Statement is
important than brevity. objective. given.

Process (4-3) The author makes their process very
clear and easily understood. This may be
done through the use of descriptive or
mathematical writing, diagrams, graphs,
formulas, etc. All figures are described and
annotated and all mathematical conclusions
are explained/justified. Writeup describes
the entire thought process and any/all
collaborative efforts.
(2-1) The author makes an attempt (0) No
to explain their process, but some of Process
their work is unjustified or not
clearly explained. The collaborative
process is unclear. Diagrams are
non-existent or don’t have
explanations. Some work is not
shown.

Solution (1) (.5) The solution is incorrect, (0)

The correct solution is presented in the incomplete, or improperly No Solution
context of the problem. interpreted/contextualized.

Reflection (2) The author illuminates something (1) Reflection is brief and shallow. (0) No
interesting they got from the POW. This may Reflection
include Habits of a Mathematician, emotions,
new understandings, etc.

Extension (1) The extension question is creative and (.5) The extension question (0) No
Question thought-provoking. It cannot be answered simplifies the problem or “tweaks” Extension
easily, or at all! the numbers leaving it the same.

Refined (1) The author has taken care in their (.5) There is some care placed in the (0)
Work presentation, making sure to refine their presentation of the POW. Some The POW
work. The POW Writeup has been revised to elements make the work hard to Writeup is
contain no more than three algebraic and/or follow. There are more than three unrefined.
grammatical errors. The layout is easy to major errors.
follow, and aesthetically pleasing.

Peer​-assessment: ________ / 10 Self-assessment: ________ / 10 Teacher-assessment: _______ / 10