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Mathematical Concepts Explanation shows complete Explanation shows Explanation shows some Explanation sh
understanding of the substantial understanding of understanding of the limited unders
mathematical concepts used the mathematical concepts mathematical concepts underlying con
to solve the problem(s). used to solve the needed to solve the to solve the pr
problem(s). problem(s). is not written.

Strategy/Procedures Typically, uses an efficient Typically, uses an effective Sometimes uses an Rarely uses an
and effective strategy to strategy to solve the effective strategy to solve strategy to sol
solve the problem(s). problem(s). problems, but does not do it
consistently.

Diagrams and Diagrams and/or sketches Diagrams and/or sketches Diagrams and/or sketches Diagrams and
Sketches are clear and greatly add to are clear and easy to are somewhat difficult to are difficult to
the reader\'s understanding understand. understand. are not used.
of the procedure(s).

Neatness and The work is presented in a The work is presented in a The work is presented in an The work appe
Organization neat, clear, organized neat and organized fashion organized fashion but may and unorganiz
fashion that is easy to read. that is usually easy to read. be hard to read at times. to know what i
goes together.

Completion All problems are completed. Most problems are Some of the problems are Most of the pro
completed. completed. haven\'t been
incomplete.

Mathematical Errors 90-100% of the steps and Almost all (85-89%) of the Most (75-84%) of the steps More than 75%
solutions have no steps and solutions have no and solutions have no and solutions h
mathematical errors. mathematical errors. mathematical errors. mathematical