Assessment Criteria - Maths Research Homework
Level Assessment criteria
1 Draw simple conclusions from their work
Discuss their work using mathematical
language
Predict what comes next in a simple
2 number, shape or spatial pattern or
sequence and give reasons for their
opinions
Try different approaches and find ways of school. Try out more circles if you can't find a
overcoming difficulties that arise when they pattern. You should also record discussions
are solving problems
Begin to organise their work and check
3 results
Use and interpret mathematical symbols
and diagrams
Review their work and reasoning
Develop own strategies for solving
problems
Present information and results in a clear
4 and organised way
Search for a solution by trying out ideas of
their own
Identify and obtain necessary information to
carry through a task and solve
mathematical problems
Check results, considering whether they are check as they work, spotting and correcting
reasonable
5 Show understanding of situations by
describing them mathematically using
symbols, words and diagrams
Draw simple conclusions of their own and
give an explanation of their reasoning
Solve problems and carry through
substantial tasks by breaking them into
smaller, more manageable tasks, using a
range of efficient techniques, methods and
resources, including ICT
Interpret, discuss and synthesise
information presented in a variety of
6 mathematical forms
Present a concise, reasoned argument,
using symbols, diagrams, graphs and
related explanatory texts
Know and use the formulae for the
circumference and area of a circle
Name: ______________________
To achieve this you need to:
Describe your research.
Use the correct terms and language when
explaining your research.
Look for a pattern in your table during your
investigation.
Measure lots of different circles around the
where you discuss your work with a peer or
adult to help you find a pattern.
Organise your work into a table; check your
working out to make sure that it's correct, e.g.
Trying it twice on your calculator.
Recognise the parts of a circle and use the
correct names for each part of a circle
throughout your research.
You will show you have reviewed your work in
the conclusion that you write
Organise your work into a table with clear
categories; Round numbers correctly
Think creatively!
e.g. Find out the information that is needed to
solve a problem & come up with a way to find it
out (e.g. In section C or D); decide on the best
way to represent your conclusion.
errors and reviewing methods
You may need to use symbols during your
investigation
You should include a clear conclusion after your
investigation which should be written in full
sentences. The conclusion should be related
clearly to your working out.
All of your answers should be rounded correctly
- you need to decide to how many decimal
places. For example, you might use Cabri II Plus
to help you investigate areas of circles
e.g. use algebra to represent a general case or
use graphs to establish a pattern
If you include any diagrams, your writing should
explain why you've used them.
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