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PROJECT
27:
What
is
Estimation?



Describe
estimation
and,
using
examples,
explain
how
it
is
useful
for
justifying
reasonableness
of
answers.


CATEGORY 4 3 2 1

Mathematical Explanation shows Explanation shows Explanation shows Explanation shows

Concepts complete substantial some understanding very limited
understanding of the understanding of the of the mathematical understanding of the
mathematical mathematical concepts needed to underlying concepts
concepts used to concepts used to solve the problem(s). needed to solve the
solve the problem(s). solve the problem(s). problem(s) OR is not
written.

Explanation Explanation is Explanation is clear. Explanation is a little Explanation is difficult

detailed and clear. difficult to to understand and is
understand, but missing several
includes critical components OR was
components. not included.

Mathematical Correct terminology Correct terminology Correct terminology There is little use, or
Terminology and and notation are and notation are and notation are a lot of inappropriate
Notation always used, making usually used, making used, but it is use, of terminology
it easy to understand it fairly easy to sometimes not easy and notation.
what was done. understand what was to understand what
done. was done.

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

Neatness and The work is The work is The work is The work appears
Organization presented in a neat, presented in a neat presented in an sloppy and
clear, organized and organized organized fashion but unorganized. It is
fashion that is easy fashion that is usually may be hard to read hard to know what
to read. easy to read. at times. information goes
together.